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New York Giants vs Detroit Lions preview, predictions, betting odds, live stream info

By Henry McKenna

Dec 22, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) in the end zone for a safety during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) in the end zone for a safety during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions

The New York Giants open their season against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football at Ford Field. Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Reggie Bush will show they comprise one of the NFL’s best offenses. Eli Manning and new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo are yet to hit their stride, but Manning will be looking to find a rhythm early against a tough Lions front-seven.

Details for Monday’s game are below:

Date: September 8, 2014
Start Time: 7:10 pm ET
Location: Detroit, MI
Stadium: Ford Field
TV Info: ESPN
Live Stream: Watch ESPN
Radio: Giants: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM | Lions: 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM)

Ticket information: For Detroit Lions ticket info click here. For New York Giants ticket info click here.

Keys to Victory

The Giants need to get the Lions’ offense off the field and, more important, keep their own offense on the field. Manning struggled in preseason and if he finds a passing rhythm, then the Giants could stay in this game. He’ll need some help from receivers Victor Cruz and Reuben Randle. It will also be Rashad Jennings’ Giants debut. He can alleviate the pressure from Manning.

The Lions offense should have no trouble clicking. They can pick up where they left off from last year — and offseason addition Golden Tate will provided an extra boost. But if there was any defense that Manning could pick apart, it’s the Lions’. Their secondary was disappointing last season and little was done in the offseason to improve it. They Lions can probably win this game in a scoring contest. The Lions’ defensive linemen Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley must help their secondary with pressure.

Betting Odds

Point Spread: +5.5, -5.5
Moneyline: NYG: 205 DET: -245
O/U: 47

Prediction

Both teams have big questions on one side of the ball. The Lions’ defense and the Giants’ offense are both unreliable. However, the Lions offense is going to establish itself as elite, and it will be too much for the Giants. Matthew Stafford is going to shine is his season opener and light up the scoreboard.

Final Score: Lions: 35, Giant: 24

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