Eagles vs Giants odds – Eagles need win to stay alive
Posted on 12/2/2008 4:22:19 PM
By Stan Simmons
Eagles vs Giants odds: New York rolling, Philly desperate
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WHO: Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants (-7)
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WHAT: NFL betting
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WHEN: Sunday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET
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WHERE: Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
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KEY STATS: Eagles are 8-2 straight up in last 10 December games; Giants are 12-6 in last 18 versus NFC East opponents
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PICK: Giants
Eagles vs Giants odds favor the Super Bowl Champions in this contest and, once again, money pours in on the Giants’ opponent for a third consecutive week.
The Giants were supposed to struggle in a road trip to Arizona and bettors pounded the home underdog Cardinals. The Giants were also supposed to lose to the Washington Redskins in a must-win situation for the Redskins but the Giants defeated the Redskins handily even though online sports betting handicappers thought the outcome would be different.
Those who bet online have noticed nothing really fazes the Giants anymore. Whether it’s injuries to starters, off-field incidents like the one with Plaxico Burress, or just the arduous week-to-week grind of the NFL season, the Giants are the epitome of consistency.
Their opponent this week, the Eagles, are the exact opposite and have been a model of inconsistency. The Eagles vs Giants betting match-up is one of two quality teams, but of two teams at opposite ends of the spectrum.
The Eagles dismantled the Arizona Cardinals on national television on Thursday night but, prior to that, were embarrassed by both the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Eagles have mostly lost to playoff-caliber teams this year but that shows they struggle in big games.
Those who bet online line know the Eagles simply don’t run the ball enough to take the pressure off of quarterback Donovan McNabb, while the Giants are able to run the ball on every single team they’ve played.
STAN’S PICK: Sportsbook odds opened with New York as a 9.5-point favorite on the Eagles vs Giants spread but, for a third straight week, the money has poured in on the Giants’ opponent, dropping the line to seven points.
Considering the Giants haven’t had much trouble with any team this season, expect another double-digit win against their mediocre rival from Philadelphia. Bet on the New York Giants.
For Eagles vs Giants odds and other great NFL betting opportunities, visit the BetOnline.com Sportsbook today.
Blake
walked onto his college football team and had a brief stint as an assistant
coach after he graduated. He brings a sharp mind to the world of sports
handicapping. Blake understands the nuances of the game that only someone who
has played would understand, and he was one of the few who gave the Giants a
chance against the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Thoughts or questions? Email
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