Steelers-Giants odds, predictions, picks and best bets
The 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers will host the 2-5 New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Week 8. The Steelers are rolling, winning their last two games in blowout fashion. Coach Mike Tomlin made the gutsy decision to switch from Justin Fields to Russell Wilson as the team's starting quarterback despite Fields' solid play. The […]
The 5-2 Pittsburgh Steelers will host the 2-5 New York Giants on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
The Steelers are rolling, winning their last two games in blowout fashion. Coach Mike Tomlin made the gutsy decision to switch from Justin Fields to Russell Wilson as the team's starting quarterback despite Fields' solid play. The early results are positive, with Wilson throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns last week. As usual, the Pittsburgh defense is dominant, ranking third against the run and second in points allowed.
It's another gloomy season for the Giants, losers of three of their last four games. They rank 28th in overall offense and are averaging just 14.1 points per game, the second-fewest in the league. New York's defense has actually been a very solid unit, but can only carry the team so far. Injuries have played a bit of a role in the Giants' misfortunes, but poor execution on offense is their biggest obstacle.
Let's jump into the odds and best bets for this matchup.
*Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook and subject to change
Steelers-Giants Moneyline
Steelers: -295
Giants: +240
Everything is clicking for the Steelers right now. Their defense is one of the best in the NFL, they do a solid job running the ball on offense and Wilson looked reinvigorated last week. Factor in that they're playing at home in primetime, and New York just doesn't stand a chance.
Outside of rookie receiver Malik Nabers, the Giants have very little talent on offense and it's very unlikely that they'll find a spark against Pittsburgh's defense. I expect the Steelers to win comfortably, so there's no need to bet the moneyline.
Steelers-Giants Spread
Steelers: -6.5
Giants: +6.5
The Giants have lost each of their last two games by double-digit margins. The Steelers are superior to them in ever facet and are staring down the barrel of another blowout loss. Bet on New York to cover the spread.
Steelers-Giants Over/Under 36.5 points
Over: -108
Under: -112
The Giants have only been able to muster 10 points over the course of their last two games. Even if the Steelers score into the mid-20's, I'm not convinced the Giants could make up the difference to hit the over. Bet the under.
Steelers-Giants Prop Bets
Winning margin- Steelers win by 7-12 points (+360) – BetMGM
I've made it clear by this point that I think Pittsburgh will win this game with relative ease. Winning by seven-12 points isn't a stretch at all, and would be a very nice payout.
Malik Nabers anytime TD scorer (+190) – BetMGM
Although I don't have high expectations for the Giants' offense overall, Nabers is by far and away its top playmaker. He got his legs back under him last week after missing two games with a concussion. Nabers found the endzone three times during his first three games. Somebody has to produce for New York, and it's likely to be him.
