New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles Free NFL Picks & Week 6 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 10/8/2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 8:30 PM on NBC
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
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The New York Giants (3-2) will be going for their fourth consecutive win on Sunday night when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles (4-1) on the road. Each team picked up a win against the other in 2013.
On Sunday, the Giants were able to outscore the Falcons 13-0 in the fourth quarter to come away with a 30-20 win. In that game, they had 124 rushing yards and they converted nine of their 13 third down opportunities.
The Giants have done well against the run this season by giving up just 99 rushing yards per game. Quarterback Eli Manning has a 95.6 rating right now and he has thrown for 1,174 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. Running back Rashad Jennings is fourth in the NFL in rushing with 396 yards and he has scored two touchdowns.
The Eagles were able to get back on the winning track on Sunday when they beat the St. Louis Rams 34-28 at home. They won that game despite being outgained 466-352 and turning the ball over three times.
So far this season, the Eagles are averaging 265.8 passing yards per game, which is ninth-best in the NFL. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has caught 25 passes for 429 yards in five games this season and he has scored four touchdowns. Free safety Malcolm Jenkins has 26 tackles on the season and he is tied for first in the league with three interceptions.
New York Giants Betting Trends
New York Giants are 3-2-0 Against the Spread
New York Giants are 3-2-0 against the Over/Under
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trends
Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2-0 Against the Spread
Philadelphia Eagles are 4-1-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
New York Giants
10/06/14 RB Rashad Jennings Knee is downgraded to expected to miss Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/06/14 LB Spencer Paysinger Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/05/14 T Charles Brown Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
10/05/14 LB Jon Beason Toe "?" Sunday vs. Philadelphia
09/28/14 CB Walter Thurmond Pectoral IR
09/23/14 OL Geoff Schwartz Toe IR - designated return
09/23/14 WR Marcus Harris Shoulder IR
09/23/14 WR Trindon Holliday Hamstring IR
09/17/14 WR Jerrel Jernigan Foot IR
09/04/14 S Cooper Taylor Foot IR
09/04/14 WR Mario Manningham Calf IR
09/04/14 T Troy Kropog Undisclosed IR
Philadelphia Eagles
10/06/14 RB Chris Polk Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/06/14 LB DeMeco Ryans Groin "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/05/14 LB Mychal Kendricks Calf "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/02/14 CB Brandon Boykin Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. St. Louis
09/22/14 C Jason Kelce Hernia out indefinitely
09/10/14 T Allen Barbre Ankle IR
09/10/14 G Evan Mathis Knee IR- designated return
09/10/14 LB Najee Goode Pectoral IR
09/04/14 WR Arrelious Benn Concussion IR
09/04/14 LB Travis Long Knee IR
Guy's Pick: Take Philadelphia
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