The New York Giants and Detroit Lions are set to square off in National Football League preseason Week 1 action on Friday. This is a battle of a pair of NFC teams both looking to improve upon surprising seasons a year ago.
The New York Giants reached the postseason with their 9-7-1 record. The Detroit Lions were just a bit short, as they went 9-8 on the season, but won their last two games of the season. Let’s take a look at our Giants vs Lions Odds and also NFL picks.
Giants vs. Lions Odds
Here are the latest Giants vs Lions Odds for the game on Friday:
- Moneyline: New York Giants -162 | Detroit Lions +136
- Spread: New York Giants -3 | Detroit Lions +3
- Total: 36.5
Giants vs. Lions Information
Before you bet on the Giants vs Lions Odds, here is some important information:
New York Giants vs Detroit Lions
Date & Time: Friday, August 11. 6:00 pm ET.
Location of the game: Ford Field. Detroit, MI.
How to watch: DAZN
Giants vs. Lions Betting Preview
The Giants struggled in divisional play, with a 1-4-1 record, and also in NFC games, at 4-7-1. But reaching the postseason was a huge step up for the squad. Now, the New York Giants are seeking production from some of their new faces in order to improve their NFL Standings this year.
Darren Waller is the biggest face to join the team, but some of the rookies, Jalin Hyatt, John Michael Schmits, and Deonte Banks, should get some time in this game. Waller will not play in this preseason game, which should give chances to Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, and Chris Myarick.
A season ago, Saquon Barkley was the leader on offense. Barkley is back for another season but will sit this game out. The former Penn State stud running back finished the season with more than 1,300 rushing yards and ten touchdowns. Barkley also saw some NFL MVP Odds for much of the season. Matt Brieda, Eric Gray, and Gary Brightwell are next in line and should get chances in this game.
Roaring into 2023
The Detroit Lions, led by head coach Dan Campbell could not be more excited for the 2023 season. The Lions have major expectations, and that includes a trip to the postseason. The Lions do not see an easy 2023 schedule, as they start the 2023 NFL schedule on the road at Kansas City for the first game of the entire season. Two home games after that against Seattle and Atlanta; hope to get the Lions back on track.
The rookies to look for in Detroit include quarterback Hendon Hooker, along with tight end Sam LaPorta and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Hooker will not play in this game as he is on the NFL injury report with a knee injury. That leaves Nate Sudfeld and Adrian Martinez as the quarterbacks in this game, with Jared Goff sitting out.
Gibbs should get first-team carries this season, with David Montgomery, Craig Reynolds, and Justin Jackson also in the backfield. Detroit let Jamaal Williams and De’Andre Swift leave in the offseason.
The Lions receiving core of Amon-Ra St. Brown, Marvin Jones, Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond, and Denzel Mims will welcome Jameson Williams back later in the season as he starts suspended. A season ago, St. Brown led the offense with more than 1,100 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.
Giants vs. Lions Betting Picks
This should be one of the best NFL matchups. Nate Sudfeld is going to get opportunities but does not have a great NFL resume as of yet. For the Giants, they are going to use a little Tyrod Taylor a little in this game, with Tommy DeVito coming in.
We are excited about this game, but in the end, the New York Giants are going to win this game.
- Bet the New York Giants -3, and take the under as it ends somewhere around the nature of 20-14 Giants.
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