New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks Odds and Game Pick (2020)
Colt McCoy versus Russell Wilson is sure to get exactly no one’s juices flowing, but here we are in Week 13. This is at least a contest between two teams currently in playoff position, and fans may be treated to a more competitive New York Giants defense than the casual may be aware of. However, with McCoy under center it is likely a matter of when, and not if, the Seahawks put this game away.
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NYG
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+10.5
-110
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o47.5
-105
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+420
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SEA
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-10.5
-110
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u47.5
-115
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-556
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Overview
The New York Giants somehow lead their division despite a 4-7 record. Now down Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, New York is going to have a tough time holding onto first in the NFC East. They will need to rely on their defense if they are going to tread water until Jones returns. A loss to the Seahawks would put their claim to first place in danger, but luckily Philadelphia has the Green Bay Packers in Week 13, while Washington has the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. That means regardless of the outcome of this contest, New York should remain in first (Dallas is also expected to lose to Baltimore on Tuesday). The NFC East has been an embarrassing mess, but if any team is going to stumble their way into the playoffs, Joe Judge and the Giants would likely stand to benefit the most.
The Seattle Seahawks have been a perfect combination of exciting and extremely frustrating this season. The defense has improved since the arrival of Carlos Dunlap but is still the weak link. The offense, as great as it has been at times, is often at least partially to blame for games being much closer than they should be. The Seahawks’ offense stumbling despite immense talent is a similar refrain that has once again become a theme. Russell Wilson was playing at an MVP level to start the season but has cooled down a bit to the point where he is just part of the conversation. Seattle sits in first place in the NFC West and should remain there thanks to having the New York Giants on tap for Week 13. This was always expected to be an easy win but got even easier when Daniel Jones was tagged as doubtful. Colt McCoy is barely even a replacement-level quarterback in 2020.
Trends
- Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last five contests overall
- Seahawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five home contests
- Under is 5-1 in the Giants last six contests overall
- Over is 5-2 in the Seahawks last seven home contests against teams with losing road records
Prop Bets
D.K. Metcalf over 77.5 receiving yards (-111)
The only concern here is that gameflow may result in the Seahawks attempting a low number of passes. Otherwise, this line looks like a gift. As a 4-7 team, the New York Giants passing yards against numbers are skewed. Teams simply haven’t needed to raid them through the air in the majority of their contests. They do have James Bradberry, but as Russell Wilson has happily stated numerous times, Metcalf is becoming ‘uncoverable’. Metcalf has averaged 94.5 receiving yards on the season. That alone makes this prop extremely intriguing. Bradberry is a strong corner who may limit Metcalf’s efficiency, but Wilson would have to consciously move away from Metcalf reads in order for this number not to hit.
At a time where the veteran quarterback is trying to get his young receiver to believe that he is indeed one of the best in the league and a catalyst to their championship aspirations, that likely is not happening. Metcalf leads the NFL in receiving yards but has had his troubles with the best corners in the league, namely Patrick Peterson and Jalen Ramsey. Bradberry is not quite on their level. Metcalf even toasted Tre’Davious White and Levi Wallace for a 7-108-1 line. Finally, according to TRNDS Sports App, Metcalf has crossed 77.5 receiving yards in six of his last seven contests following a win, averaging a robust 101.3 receiving yards per game. He has hit 92 or more receiving yards in eight of his 11 contests on the season as a whole. Metcalf is a strong play worthy of multi-unit consideration.
Bottom Line
If Colt McCoy were not at quarterback the Giants would likely be the stronger play. However, McCoy simply has no business starting an NFL game in 2020, giving the Seahawks a path to a laying double-digit beatdown on the Giants. The Seahawks reinvigorated pass rush should create headaches all afternoon long and cause the already decidedly below-average quarterback to falter in what for all intents and purposes is a plus matchup against a burnable Seahawks secondary.
Whether or not this spread is covered is all on the Seattle. They will lead by double digits at some point of this contest, whether or not they can carry that to the final whistle is the risk, and what we are betting on. The Giants will likely struggle to move the ball so if Seattle can get to the 28 point mark, something they did in seven straight games before they ran into their division, they will be able to cover. They will need to bring more energy than they did against Philadelphia, but the Seahawks are still the much safer play. Keep it to one unit due to the backdoor cover risk, but the Seahawks are the play at BetMGM despite the large spread.
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