Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants Week 7 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/22/2017

Sunday, October 22, 2017

MetLife Stadium

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MetLife Stadium is the venue for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants on Sunday, October 22, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Seattle as 7.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 39. The Giants are 3-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-3-0. The Seahawks are 2-3-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-3-0.

Valuable Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends

The Seattle Seahawks are 2-3-0 against the over/under

The Seattle Seahawks are 2-3-0 against the spread

Important New York Giants Betting Trends

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

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

Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries

10/09/17 RB C.J. Prosise Ankle is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/08/17 CB Jeremy Lane Groin "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/08/17 DT Quinton Jefferson Hand "?" Sunday vs. NY Giants
10/02/17 RB Chris Carson Ankle IR
10/02/17 DE Cliff Avril Neck out indefinitely
09/25/17 LB Dewey McDonald ACL out for season
09/05/17 DE Dion Jordan Knee PUP
08/19/17 T George Fant ACL IR
07/30/17 DB Deshawn Shead Knee PUP

Key New York Giants Injuries

10/17/17 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Suspension Served probable Sunday vs. Seattle
10/16/17 LB Calvin Munson Quad "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/15/17 LB Jonathan Casillas Neck "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/15/17 DE Olivier Vernon Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/15/17 RB Paul Perkins Ribs "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/15/17 DE Romeo Okwara Knee "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/15/17 C Weston Richburg Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Seattle
10/10/17 WR Brandon Marshall Ankle IR
10/09/17 WR Dwayne Harris Foot IR
10/09/17 WR Sterling Shepard Ankle expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/08/17 WR Odell Beckham Jr. Fibula IR
09/04/17 LB Mark Herzlich Neck IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Seattle Seahawks have run for 546 yards as a unit, which ranks 23rd in the league. They've run 135 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 41 times for 304 yards so far this year, which has them 15th in the NFL in penalties. They are 24th in the National Football League in points scored with 110. They have run 327 plays this year for 1,688 yards, which ranks them 28th in the NFL in total offense. The Seahawks average 5.2 yards per play, which is 19th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 94 1st downs this season, ranking them 28th overall as an offensive unit. Russell Wilson has completed 111 throws while attempting 178 passes for a completion percentage of 62.4%. He has passed for 1,222 yards this year. He averages 11 yards per completion and 6.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 90.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Seahawks rush defense has given up 129 attempts for 636 yards this season, putting them in 18th place in the NFL against the run. They have had 29 penalties for 257 yards on defense this year. That places them 6th in the league. They've allowed a score on 31% of possessions on defense, which is 10th in the NFL. Seattle is 4th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 87. They have given up a total of 1,650 yards on D, which is 8th in the league. The Seahawks are 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has allowed 5.4 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 7th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 101 throws on 177 attempts against the Seattle Seahawks defense this season, ranking them 3rd and 4th in the league. The Seattle pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,014 yards in the air, which is 5th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Seattle Seahawks have tried 5 field goals this season and made 5, which is 19th in the league. Seattle Seahawks kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 3 for 4 this season. Their punters have accumulated 971 yards on 21 punts, averaging 46.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 15th in the NFL in punting average. Seattle is 14th in the NFL in punt returns with 7. They've totaled 39 punt return yards and are averaging 5.6 yards per return, which is 23rd in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 13 yards. They have returned 5 kicks for 137 yards on special teams, placing them 7th in kick return yardage. The Seahawks average 27.4 yards per kick return and have a long of 43 yards this season. They are 15th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,195.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants are 27th in the NFL in points scored with 105. They have run 369 plays this season for 1,898 yards, which ranks them 17th in the league in total offense. The Giants average 5.1 yards per play, which is 22nd in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 102 1st downs this year, placing them 23rd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 537 yards as a team, which ranks 24th in the NFL. They've run 132 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 39 times for 386 yards so far this season, which has them 18th in the league in penalties. Eli Manning has thrown for 1,466 yards this season. He has completed 148 passes on 221 attempts for a completion percentage of 67%. His quarterback rating this season is 89.7. He averages 6.6 yards per pass attempt and 9.9 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 21st in the league in points allowed on defense with 132. They have surrendered a total of 2,231 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 18th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 134 passes on 227 attempts against the New York defense this season, placing them 24th and 30th in the National Football League. The Giants pass defense has also given up a total of 1,490 yards through the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 171 attempts for 741 yards this year, putting them in 26th place in the league against the run. The New York Giants have committed 40 penalties for 355 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 21st in the NFL. They've given up a score on 35.2% of possessions on defense, which is 18th 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 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.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Giants +7.5

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