New York Giants at Denver Broncos Week 6 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/15/2017

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Sports Authority Field

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The New York Giants travel to Sports Authority Field to take on the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 15, 2017. The opening line for this game has Denver as 9 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 41. The Giants have an ATS record of 2-3-0 while their over/under record is 3-2-0. The Broncos have an over/under record of 3-1-0 and they are 2-1-1 against the spread.

Valuable New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 2-3-0 against the spread

Important Denver Broncos Betting Trends

The Denver Broncos are 3-1-0 against the over/under

The Denver Broncos are 2-1-1 against the spread

Key New York Giants Injuries

10/10/17 WR Brandon Marshall Ankle IR
10/09/17 WR Dwayne Harris Foot IR
10/09/17 RB Orleans Darkwa Calf "?" Sunday vs. Denver
10/09/17 WR Sterling Shepard Ankle expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/08/17 WR Odell Beckham Jr. Fibula IR
10/08/17 DE Olivier Vernon Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Denver
10/08/17 RB Paul Perkins Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Denver
10/08/17 C Weston Richburg Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Denver
09/04/17 LB Mark Herzlich Neck IR

Key Denver Broncos Injuries

10/01/17 WR Cody Latimer Knee "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
09/15/17 DE Jared Crick Back IR
09/05/17 WR Carlos Henderson Thumb IR
09/05/17 QB Chad Kelly Wrist PUP
09/03/17 LB Shane Ray Wrist IR
09/02/17 QB Paxton Lynch Shoulder out indefinitely
08/12/17 DL Billy Winn Knee out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants are 28th in the NFL in points scored with 82. They have run 315 plays this season for 1,632 yards, which ranks them 14th in the league in total offense. The Giants average 5.2 yards per play, which is 16th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 90 1st downs this year, placing them 20th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 389 yards as a team, which ranks 28th in the NFL. They've run 100 times, averaging 3.9 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 34 times for 309 yards so far this season, which has them 20th in the league in penalties. Eli Manning has thrown for 1,338 yards this season. He has completed 137 passes on 202 attempts for a completion percentage of 67.8%. His quarterback rating is 89.1. He averages 6.6 yards per pass attempt and 9.8 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 24th in the league in points allowed on defense with 122. They have surrendered a total of 1,819 yards on D, which is 28th in the NFL. The Giants are ranked 23rd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has given up 6.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 15th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 103 passes on 173 attempts against the New York Giants defense this season, placing them 17th and 20th in the National Football League. The New York pass defense has also given up a total of 1,124 yards through the air, which is 19th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 154 attempts for 695 yards this year, putting them in 29th place in the league against the run. The Giants have committed 35 penalties for 309 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 24th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 39.7% of possessions on defense, which is 23rd in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is ranked 27th in the league in punt returns with 4. They've accumulated 10 punt return yards and average 2.5 yards per return, which is 31st in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 10 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 104 yards on special teams, ranking 15th in kick return yardage. The Giants average 20.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 24 yards this year. They are 23rd in the league in all-purpose yards with 1,085. The New York Giants have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 29th in the National Football League. New York Giants kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 4 for 4 this year. Their punters have totaled 662 yards on 15 punts, averaging 44.1 yards per punt. That places them 24th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Denver Broncos have run for 572 yards as a unit, which ranks 10th in the league. They've run 130 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Broncos have been penalized on offense 27 times for 242 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. They are 18th in the National Football League in points scored with 98. They have run 269 plays this year for 1,365 yards, which ranks them 30th in the NFL in total offense. The Broncos average 5.1 yards per play, which is 22nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 85 1st downs this season, ranking them 26th overall as an offensive unit. Trevor Siemian has completed 79 throws while attempting 126 passes for a completion percentage of 62.7%. He has passed for 888 yards this year. He averages 11.2 yards per completion and 7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 89.

Defensive Statistics

The Broncos rush defense has given up 84 attempts for 203 yards this season, putting them in 1st place in the NFL against the run. They have had 27 penalties for 253 yards on defense this year. That places them 9th in the league. They've allowed a score on 29.2% of possessions on defense, which is 7th in the NFL. Denver is 3rd in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 74. They have given up a total of 1,043 yards on D, which is 1st in the league. The Broncos are 2nd in yards per play allowed with 4.4. Their pass defense has allowed 5.5 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 7th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 93 throws on 144 attempts against the Denver Broncos defense this season, ranking them 5th and 4th in the league. The Broncos pass defense has also surrendered a total of 840 yards in the air, which is 3rd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Denver Broncos have tried 6 field goals this season and made 4, which is 24th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 66.7%. Denver kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 10 for 10 this season. Their punters have accumulated 398 yards on 9 punts, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 23rd in the NFL in punting average. Denver is 16th in the NFL in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 84 punt return yards and are averaging 14 yards per return, which is 4th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 31 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 117 yards on special teams, placing them 12th in kick return yardage. The Broncos average 23.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 36 yards this season. They are 8th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,339.

Who will win tonight's Giants/Broncos NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Giants +9

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