Spectacle of points in New York?
The NFL gave the New York Giants a breather. So they opened the third day of play in San Francisco in the “Thursday Night Game” and are allowed to play in the “Monday Night Football” game at the end of week four. This gave them enough time to analyse the defeat in California. In the “MetLife Stadium” they will now meet an opponent who, like the 49ers, is at home in the NFC West. The Giants host the Seahawks there on Tuesday morning at 2:15 and the win odds for this game are almost even.
The Giants were the surprise last season, but have not been able to match those performances so far this season. At the “Levi’s Stadium” in Santa Clara, they were ultimately without a chance on the last matchday, although they were able to keep the match close for a long time against the favourites.
In Seattle, on the other hand, the franchise is quite satisfied with the first three games. The avoidable defeat against the division rivals from Los Angeles at the start seems to have been put behind them, and they subsequently recorded two victories – against the Lions and the Panthers. Can they now achieve a third success in a row? Between the Giants and Seahawks, this tip should not fall completely under the table.
New York Giants – Statistics & current form
I think everyone in New York knew that it would be difficult to repeat or even top the previous season. However, Brian Daboll’s team – who won the “coach-of-the-year” award last season – have as many defeats on their record after three matches this year as they had in the previous season up to week ten. Although the season is still quite young, before the Giants vs. Seahawks game, the prediction that the team from the “Big Apple” will make it into the postseason is at least daring.
All Units disappoint
They lost to the top teams from Dallas and San Francisco, while they at least held their own against the Cardinals – thanks to a mega-comeback. The final score was 31:28. However, the Don Martindale defence has allowed at least 28 points in every game so far and an average of 32.7. Only two teams are worse in this statistic.
Star running back Saquon Barkley was injured shortly before the end of the game in Arizona, but the worst suspicions were not confirmed. Before the game against the Hawks, he is listed as “Day-to-Day” in the “Injury Report”, which makes his use between the Giants and Seahawks likely. However, we would refrain from giving a tip linked to his personnel due to the uncertain fitness status.
The offense has not been particularly productive, except in the second half of the Cardinals game. They only put 43 points on the scoreboard, which means that only the second franchise from the “Big Apple” – the New York Jets – is still behind them in this record. Perhaps that’s exactly why the upcoming game comes at the right time, because every team has been able to start against Seattle in the passing game so far. In addition, quarterback Daniel Jones could score with his mobility, who already has 107 rushing yards and one touchdown to his name.
Key Players:
- QB: Daniel Jones
- RB: Saquon Barkley
- WR: Darius Slayton
- TE: Darren Waller
- K: Graham Gano
Seattle Seahawks – Statistics & current form
This Seattle team, which has been coached by Pete Carroll since 2010, surprisingly made the playoffs last season. With quarterback Geno Smith, who has been in the NFL since 2013 but never got beyond a backup role, the Hawks landed a real stroke of luck. He signed a new three-year, $105 million contract in the offseason, making him the designated franchise quarterback.
High scoring guaranteed?
29 points averaged by the offense surrounding the 32-year-old over the first three games, which is fourth best in the entire league. The passing game is always a factor, of course, with numerous face-offs and a playmaker like Smith. But they also move the ball on the ground, at least consistently. Leading the way there are Kenneth Walker and rookie Zach Charbonnet. Walker scored five of the nine touchdowns for the Carroll team, making him the top favourite for another end zone visit on the various betting apps.
Seattle’s defence, however, showed holes time and again, not least in the 37-27 win over the Panthers, when the opponent attacks them via the passing game. The three opponents so far have already managed almost 1,000 passing yards against the Hawks and that is exactly why the passing game of the hosts will play a bigger role in the duel of the Giants vs. Seahawks according to our forecast.
The Clint-Hurtt defence has allowed five rushing and five passing touchdowns so far. Two or even three successful end zone visits for the Giants thus seem absolutely within the realm of possibility.
Key Players:
- QB: Geno Smith
- RB: Kenneth Walker
- WR: DK Metcalf
- TE: Noah Fant
- K: Jason Myers
New York Giants – Seattle Seahawks Direct comparison / H2H balance
Ten wins for both teams are in the history books, making the series even. Of the ten guest games in New York, Seattle won four times, including the last three in a row. The last home win for the Giants vs. Seahawks dates back to 2008, and the betting odds offer unquestionable value if they can finally put an end to this series.
Points have been a recurring theme on Monday Night Football, so let’s take a quick look at the over/under line, which is 47.5 points. That limit would have been reached only once in the first three weeks and in the five games played on Monday night this season, German time.
New York Giants – Seattle Seahawks Tip
But we still expect plenty of points and therefore decide for the tip that the just mentioned point limit will be exceeded. The best odds between the New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks are available at Betano and we choose a stake of six units. If you have any questions about betting with units, you’ve come to the right place.
Basically, we trust both sides to move the ball against the other defence and to reach the end zone several times. Overall, however, we see the visitors’ offence as slightly stronger, so that we also recommend that they can score at least three touchdowns.
The home side have already conceded six rushing touchdowns, so the most dangerous man in the Hawks offence – running back Kenneth Walker – will be able to put at least six points on the scoreboard.
