New York Giants (5-10) vs Los Angeles Rams (8-7)
2023-12-31 13:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Giants +5.5 -- Over/Under: 44.5
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The Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants meet in week 17 NFL action from MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Can the Rams pick up a key win in the NFC playoff hunt? Let’s dive in and find out with our Rams vs. Giants Prediction.
Los Angeles Rams Team Preview
The Los Angeles Rams come into this game looking to build on back-to-back wins after a 30-22 win over New Orleans last time out. Matthew Stafford has thrown for 3,648 yards, 23 touchdowns and 9 interceptions on 62% passing while Kyren Williams has a team-high 1,057 rushing yards and 9 TDs. Puka Nacua has a team-high 96 receptions for 1,327 receiving yards and 5 TDs while Cooper Kupp has 710 receiving yards with 4 TDs. Tyler Higbee and Tutu Atwell each have 400+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Ernest Jones has a team-high 132 total tackles while Kobie Turner has a team-high 6.5 sacks and Aaron Donald has 6 sacks this season.
Los Angeles Rams Team Facts
The Rams have lost seven of their last eight road games against teams that held a losing record.
The Rams have covered the spread in each of their last six December games as favorites against NFC opponents.
The underdogs have won the first quarter in each of the Rams’ last four Week 17 games.
The Rams have won the first half in each of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
The Rams have scored the first touchdown in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
New York Giants Team Preview
The New York Giants come into this game on the heels of back-to-back losses after a 33-25 loss to Philadelphia last time out. Tommy DeVito has thrown for 1,087 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 63.6% passing while Saquon Barkley leads the Giants on the ground with 877 rushing yards. Darius Slayton has a team-high 602 receiving yards while Darren Waller has 456 receiving yards. Jalin Hyatt has 343 receiving yards and Wan’Dale Robinson has 385 receiving yards and another four Giants have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Bobby Okereke leads the Giants with 132 total tackles while Kayvon Thibodeaux has a team-high 11.5 sacks.
New York Giants Team Facts
The Giants have lost each of their last seven home games against NFC West opponents.
The Giants have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 home games against NFC West opponents.
The Giants have lost the first half in each of their last 14 games against NFC West opponents.
The Giants have lost the first quarter in each of their last seven December games against NFC opponents.
The Giants have scored the first touchdown in three of their last four Sunday games played on the East Coast.
Matchup/League Facts
The Giants rank 32nd in the NFL in passing yards per game this season (153.1).
The Giants rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 points per game this season (1.5).
The Rams rank 32nd in the NFL in average kickoff return (16.1 yards) this season.
The Rams rank 32nd in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game this season (9.7).
Rams vs. Giants Prediction
I’m on the Rams here. Los Angeles just has the more trustworthy offense coming into this game and it feels like the Rams have more confidence that they can crash the playoff picture in the NFC while the Giants are mathematically eliminated and I’m not sure they’re even interested in playing out the string. Give me the Rams here.
