New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 10/28/24 – On October 28, 2024, Week 8 will see the New York Giants drop in for a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers who have a superior record of 5 wins and 2 losses. The New York Giants are currently at 2 wins and 5 losses for the season which makes it explainable as to why they would be the underdogs. This becomes a big Monday night game for the league not only because of the difference in records of the two teams but also because it represents a point in the season that the Giants need to change their fortunes around. This game should be popular among fans and bettors because it is one of the weekly NFL free previews and provides probabilities of the outcome based on current trends and what has transpired in the season.
New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 10/28/24
| When: | Monday, October 28, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | Acrisure Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN/ABC |
| Stream: | ESPN+ |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Giants | +6 (-110) | Over 36.5 (-105) | +230 |  |
| Steelers | -6 (-110) | Under 36.5 (-115) | -280 | |
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Whether taking the bet on a spread of -6 or the moneyline at -280, the odds indicate that the fans have confidence in the Steelers winning at home. The number is 36.5 with the trend towards the under. Recent trends support the under. That makes sense regarding the scoring capabilities of both teams in the recent period. The Steelers seem to be safer for the bettors and the fans, but those who wish for a higher odds return on a bet may find the underdog status of the Giants to their bets.
Daniel Jones QB vs. Justin Fields QB
Daniel Jones has struggled this season as well, but considering that the Giants’ offensive line allowed him to be sacked 21 times, he is doing quite well. Jones also has a 62.5% completion percentage and an 80.6 passer rating to show for his efforts. Going forward, it would be important for Jones to be able to evade pressure and make plays outside the lips because the Steelers’ defense has been good at getting to opposing quarterbacks throughout the season.
However, Justin Fields has been a better performer for the Steelers, completing 66.3% of his passes and getting a passer rating of 93.9. Fields’ mobile ability and play extension helped him secure an impressive 6.9 yards per pass attempt. In that respect, his performance could be crucial as far as sustaining the Steelers’ attacking rhythm is concerned.
Giants’ Offensive Tactics
Devin Singletary leads the Giants running game that so far seems rather unimpressive with 3.9 average yards per carry. On the flip side, if the Giants possibly want to limit the time the Steelers’ offense has on the pitch, then they will need Singletary’s experience and ability to find and create gaps. In terms of passing, the impressive Malik Nabers collected 427 receiving yards and three touchdowns while being a high target. Nabers’ explosive playmaking ability will be important for the Giants to stretch the Steelers’ defense for scoring opportunities.
Steelers’ Offensive Tactics
On the other hand, the rushing unit was spearheaded by Najee Harris, who amassed 478 and recorded an average of 4.1 yards per rush. His contribution will be essential in establishing and controlling the balance in the offense for the Steelers. In the receiving department, George Pickens has started to build momentum as a more than capable target, averaging a stellar 15.3 yards on each of his receptions. The battle between him and the Giants’ secondary may be decisive as the game may change the balance in Pittsburgh’s favor.
Trends
New York Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have struggled, particularly against teams with strong defensive lines, and have seen the total go UNDER in 7 of their last 8 games, indicating difficulty in scoring. Their record against the spread is also less than ideal, suggesting they often fail to meet expectations set by oddsmakers.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
The Steelers have been strong against the spread, going 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games, showcasing their ability to perform above betting expectations. Their recent games have generally stayed UNDER the total, which aligns with their strong defensive play and more conservative, balanced offensive approach.
New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Prediction
In light of the past performances and trends of both sides, the Steelers should be having another good win, particularly as this is a home match. The Giants, however, stand no chance at all looking at how the Steelers’ defense is performing, even with the possibility of some upsets. The suggestion here is that the Steelers will cover the spread with the total score going under with what has been common with their recent outings. With regard to the prop bets, it is worth placing a bet for Najee Harris rushing yards, as he has been performing excellently the whole season. And regarding the total points scored in the match, much as it is risky, the best case would be to go for UNDER, which is in keeping with the trends of both teams. The Premier betting sites, as mentioned above, have different types of options, and therefore, it would be advisable to place various prop bets based on the performance of specific players.
Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, New York Giants 13.
