New York Giants at Washington Redskins Week 12 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/23/2017

Thursday, November 23, 2017

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The Washington Redskins host the New York Giants at FedExField on Thursday, November 23, 2017. The opening line for this game has Washington as 7 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 41.5. The Redskins have an over/under record of 7-3-0 and they are 4-6-0 against the spread. The Giants have an ATS record of 4-6-0 while their over/under record is 5-5-0.

Valuable New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 5-5-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 4-6-0 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 7-3-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 4-6-0 against the spread

Key New York Giants Injuries

11/20/17 LB Calvin Munson Quad is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/20/17 G D.J. Fluker Toe is OUT Thursday vs. Washington
11/20/17 DT Dalvin Tomlinson Ankle is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/20/17 DT Damon Harrison Ankle is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/20/17 RB Orleans Darkwa Hamstring is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 LB Kelvin Sheppard Groin is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 LB B.J. Goodson Ankle is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 CB Eli Apple Personal is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 DE Jason Pierre-Paul Leg injured last game, is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 DE Olivier Vernon Shoulder injured last game, is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/19/17 WR Sterling Shepard Migraine is "?" Thursday vs. Washington
11/14/17 LB Keenan Robinson Quad IR
11/13/17 G Justin Pugh Back is out indefinitely
11/05/17 C Weston Richburg Concussion IR
10/19/17 DE Romeo Okwara Knee IR
10/10/17 WR Brandon Marshall Ankle IR
10/09/17 WR Dwayne Harris Foot IR
10/08/17 WR Odell Beckham Jr. Fibula IR
09/04/17 LB Mark Herzlich Neck IR

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

11/20/17 RB Chris Thompson Fibula IR
11/20/17 WR Ryan Grant Calf is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/20/17 RB Samaje Perine Finger is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/20/17 DL Terrell McClain Toe left last game, is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/20/17 WR Terrelle Pryor Sr. Ankle IR
11/19/17 WR Brian Quick Concussion is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/19/17 TE Jordan Reed Hamstring is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/19/17 CB Quinton Dunbar Illness is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/19/17 G Shawn Lauvao Stinger left last game, is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/19/17 C Spencer Long Knee is "?" Thursday vs. NY Giants
11/14/17 RB Rob Kelley Ankle IR
11/14/17 LB Will Compton Foot IR
11/01/17 S Stefan McClure Hamstring IR
10/27/17 LB Mason Foster Shoulder IR
10/19/17 DL Jonathan Allen Foot IR
10/17/17 K Dustin Hopkins Hip IR
09/07/17 S Su'a Cravens Personal out for season
09/05/17 RB Keith Marshall Knee IR
09/05/17 DL Phil Taylor Sr. Quad IR
09/05/17 DE Trent Murphy Knee IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants have run for 920 yards as a team, which ranks 26th in the NFL. They've run 230 times, averaging 4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 59 times for 549 yards so far this season, which has them 28th in the league in penalties. They are 30th in the NFL in points scored with 162. They have run 623 plays this season for 3,085 yards, which ranks them 24th in the league in total offense. The Giants average 5 yards per play, which is 21st in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 172 1st downs this year, placing them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Eli Manning averages 6.2 yards per pass attempt and 9.8 yards per completion. He has completed 234 passes on 368 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.6%. His quarterback rating is 87. He has thrown for 2,298 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Giants rush defense has allowed 303 attempts for 1,327 yards this year, putting them in 30th place in the league against the run. New York has committed 76 penalties for 651 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 27th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 39.3% of possessions on defense, which is 26th in the league. They are 22nd in the league in points allowed on defense with 247. They have surrendered a total of 3,966 yards on D, which is 31st in the NFL. The Giants are ranked 28th in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Their pass defense has given up 7.2 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 29th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 221 passes on 354 attempts against the New York Giants defense this season, placing them 21st and 24th in the National Football League. The New York pass defense has also given up a total of 2,639 yards through the air, which is 29th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New York Giants have attempted 17 field goals this season and made 12, which is 26th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 70.6%. New York Giants kickers have made 93% of their extra points, going 14 for 15 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,431 yards on 55 punts, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. That places them 24th in the NFL in punting average. New York is ranked 31st in the league in punt returns with 13. They've accumulated 76 punt return yards and average 5.8 yards per return, which is 25th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 20 yards. They have returned 16 kicks for 327 yards on special teams, ranking 26th in kick return yardage. The Giants average 20.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 30 yards this year. They are 31st in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,621.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins are 12th in the National Football League in points scored with 238. They have run 635 plays this year for 3,594 yards, which ranks them 9th in the NFL in total offense. The Redskins average 5.7 yards per play, which is 6th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 194 1st downs this season, ranking them 18th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Washington has run for 1,026 yards as a unit, which ranks 18th in the league. They've run 265 times, averaging 3.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 56 times for 435 yards so far this year, which has them 31st in the NFL in penalties. Kirk Cousins has passed for 2,796 yards this year. He's completed 230 throws while attempting 345 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. His quarterback rating this season is 101.8. He averages 12.2 yards per completion and 8.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Washington is 31st in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 266. They have given up a total of 3,636 yards on D, which is 24th in the league. The Redskins are 27th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 24th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 215 throws on 341 attempts against the Washington defense this season, ranking them 16th and 15th in the league. The Redskins pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,490 yards in the air, which is 25th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 264 attempts for 1,146 yards this season, putting them in 19th place in the NFL against the run. The Washington Redskins have had 72 penalties for 617 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 40.2% of possessions on defense, which is 29th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Washington is 28th in the NFL in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 75 punt return yards and are averaging 5 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 18 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 312 yards on special teams, placing them 27th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 20.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 29 yards this season. They are 12th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,209. The Washington Redskins have tried 20 field goals this season and made 17, which is 18th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 85.0%. Washington kickers have made 93% of their extra points, going 25 for 27 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,936 yards on 43 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That ranks them 17th in the NFL in punting average.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Giants +7

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