Jaguars at Giants stream, odds, pick and prediction
Avoid this if you can, bet the Jaguars if you must
This is one of the toughest bets of the opening weekend. It’s easy to envision a path to victory for either side. When that’s the case, the smart thing to do is avoid making a sizable wager.
If you are compelled to bet this game, it really comes down to whether or not you believe in the Giants’ passing game. If you think Manning can find Odell Beckham, Jr. for big plays then, by all means, take the Giants and the points.
If, on the other hand, you’re suspect of Manning’s ability to make big plays at this point in his career, then taking the Jaguars is the prudent play. Put us in that camp. Manning’s declining skills combined with Jacksonville’s top-notch defences will make it difficult for the Giants to make big plays. Without that, it’s hard to imagine New York scoring enough points to pull off the upset.
The over/under might be the most promising wager on this game. As we mentioned before, this game isn’t going to turn into a shootout. Going with the under at 43.5 certainly isn’t a lock, but the odds would be in your favor.
This is a game that should tell us a fair amount about both teams. The Jaguars are much more of a known quantity. That’s why we are predicting they will sneak out of New York with a valuable road win.