NFL : New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 28, 2024 8:15PM EDT @ Acrisure Stadium

Each team’s recent performances have been quite different, with the Giants displaying some form of grit in the midst of losses, while the Steelers are seemingly on a high after winning a couple of games. We shall look at how these two teams have performed in the recent past by looking at head to head statistics, offensive patterns, and injury updates. As both sides are looking to build some momentum, this matchup could prove beneficial for each team and their strengths and weaknesses. It’s time to take a closer look on what and how things will unfold on the day of the match.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Giants +218 , Steelers -265

Spread: Giants +6 , Steelers -6

Over/Under: 36.5

Team Recent Performance

New York Giants

The squad has faced difficulties in the last few games, having been beaten by Philadelphia on October 21 (3-28) as +3 dogs with the total going under 41.5 score, and Cincinnati on October 14 (7-17) at +4.5 line where the game total also went under 46.5. They managed to defeat Seattle on October 7 (29-20) where they were given +7 points and the total went over 42.5, and even Cleveland on September 23 (21-15) where they were given +6.5 points and the total went under 38. On September 27 (15-20) against Dallas, they also managed to cover the spread of +6 points without going over a total of 45 points.

Pittsburgh Steelers

In their latest outings, uneven patterns have been noted. They achieved victories in the last two games against the Jets on October 21, winning 37-15 while covering the spread of +2.5 and going over the total 40.5 as well, and against the Raiders on October 14, winning 32-13 while covering the spread of -3.5 and going over the line of 37 points. Nonetheless, they came short in Dallas on October 7, 20-17, going as -2.5 point faves and incurring under the total line of 44, and at Indianapolis on September 30, 27-24, also as -2.5 point faves but the over was 41. They managed to defeat the Chargers on September 23 by 20 to 10, covering -2.5 and went under on 36.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Giants (2-4) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) have also recorded 3-3 against the spread, and as well as 2-4 for over/under the total. Offensively, they both score an average of 21.83 points per game, however the Steelers are better in terms of the number of rushing yards (119.67 as opposed to NYG’s 66.67) and total yards (344.83 in comparison to NYG’s 276.83). The passing stats are in a way that is similar to the two rushing teams, but the key passing stats are a little better for Pittsburgh, which has 225.17 yards per game, while Washington 210.17 yards; and completing 61.78% passes opposed to their 61.34 %. Differences of the turnover rates are notable with New York Giants averaging 1.00 while Pittsburgh averages 2.00 turnovers per game.

Team Injuries

New York Giants

Among the injured reserve core members are Graham Gano (K, hamstring), Adoree’ Jackson (CB, neck), and Andrew Thomas (OT, foot). Kayvon Thibodeaux (DE, wrist) and Elijah Riley (S, concussion) are otherwise out. Moreover, Jamie Gillan (P, hamstring) has been ruled out, while Cor’Dale Flott (CB, groin) is rated as doubtful and Jermaine Eluemunor (G, undisclosed) is listed as questionable.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Some notable players that are on the injured reserve include Montravius Adams (DT, knee), Cameron Johnston (P, knee), and James Daniels (C, Achilles). Team officials have ruled out Cordarrelle Patterson (WR, ankle), Tyler Matakevich (LB, hamstring) and Ryan Watts (CB, undisclosed). Damontae Kazee (S, ankle) and Donte Jackson (CB, shoulder) have been moved to probable. On the other hand, Justin Fields (QB, hamstring) is also questionable, along in the injury list for Nate Herbig (G, OL) and Troy Fautanu (T, OL) who are both out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Pittsburgh Steelers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 36.5.

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