Washington Redskins at New York Giants Week 8 NFL Picks & Predictions 10/28/2018

Sunday, October 28, 2018

MetLife Stadium

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MetLife Stadium is the venue for the game between the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has New York as 1 point favorites. The total has been set at 42.

The Giants are 3-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-4-0. The Redskins are 4-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-4-0.

Valuable Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 2-4-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 4-2-0 against the spread

Important New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 3-4-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 3-4-0 against the spread

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

10/21/18 RB Chris Thompson Ribs is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 CB Fabian Moreau Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 WR Jamison Crowder Ankle is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 WR Paul Richardson Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 LB Preston Smith Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 CB Quinton Dunbar Shin is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 LB Ryan Kerrigan Chest injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
10/21/18 S Troy Apke Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
09/19/18 RB Rob Kelley Toe IR
09/12/18 WR Cam Sims Ankle IR
09/12/18 WR Trey Quinn Ankle IR
09/04/18 G Arie Kouandjio Quad IR
09/04/18 G Tyler Catalina Shoulder IR
08/15/18 WR Robert Davis Knee IR
08/11/18 RB Derrius Guice ACL IR
08/11/18 TE Manasseh Garner ACL IR

Key New York Giants Injuries

10/22/18 CB Eli Apple Ankle injured last game, is questionable Sunday vs Washington
10/22/18 WR Russell Shepard Neck is questionable Sunday vs Washington
10/16/18 WR Cody Latimer Hamstring IR
10/16/18 LB Ray-Ray Armstrong Concussion IR
10/06/18 WR Stacy Coley Hamstring IR
09/28/18 RB Jonathan Stewart Foot IR
09/19/18 OL Jon Halapio Ankle IR
09/04/18 DT Kristjan Sokoli Knee IR
09/04/18 OL Nick Becton Ankle IR
09/04/18 G Nick Gates Foot IR
09/04/18 LB Thurston Armbrister Hamstring IR
08/03/18 RB Paul Perkins Pectoral IR
07/25/18 DB Sam Beal Shoulder IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 714 yards as a unit, which ranks 28th in the league. They've run 177 times, averaging 4 yards per rush as a unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 38 times for 335 yards so far this year, which has them 28th in the NFL in penalties. They are 16th in the National Football League in points scored with 126. They have run 386 plays this year for 2,025 yards, which ranks them 16th in the NFL in total offense. The Redskins average 5.2 yards per play, which is 15th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 121 1st downs this season, ranking them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Alex Smith has completed 124 throws while attempting 196 passes for a completion percentage of 63.3%. He has passed for 1,383 yards this year. He averages 11.2 yards per completion and 7.1 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 91.9.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has given up 132 attempts for 524 yards this season, putting them in 32nd place in the NFL against the run. They have had 46 penalties for 373 yards on defense this year. That places them 14th in the league. They've allowed a score on 30.8% of possessions on defense, which is 20th in the NFL. Washington is 28th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 121. They have given up a total of 1,954 yards on D, which is 21st in the league. The Redskins are 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has allowed 6.3 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 15th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 143 throws on 214 attempts against the Washington Redskins defense this season, ranking them 4th and 12th in the league. The Washington pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,430 yards in the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have tried 11 field goals this season and made 10, which is 21st in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 90.9%. Washington Redskins kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 10 for 10 this season. Their punters have accumulated 877 yards on 21 punts, averaging 41.8 yards per punt. That ranks them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is 23rd in the NFL in punt returns with 5. They've totaled 37 punt return yards and are averaging 7.4 yards per return, which is 27th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 12 yards. They have returned 9 kicks for 142 yards on special teams, placing them 15th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 15.8 yards per kick return and have a long of 26 yards this season. They are 17th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 1,968.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants are 31st in the NFL in points scored with 137. They have run 428 plays this season for 2,523 yards, which ranks them 21st in the league in total offense. The Giants average 5.9 yards per play, which is 24th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 131 1st downs this year, placing them 28th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 586 yards as a team, which ranks 26th in the NFL. They've run 135 times, averaging 4.3 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 35 times for 335 yards so far this season, which has them 30th in the league in penalties. Eli Manning has thrown for 2,061 yards this season. He has completed 185 passes on 268 attempts for a completion percentage of 69%. His quarterback rating this season is 94.1. He averages 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 11.1 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 27th in the league in points allowed on defense with 185. They have surrendered a total of 2,571 yards on D, which is 31st in the NFL. The Giants are ranked 31st in yards per play allowed with 5.9. Their pass defense has given up 7 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 28th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 155 passes on 242 attempts against the New York defense this season, placing them 20th and 24th in the National Football League. The Giants pass defense has also given up a total of 1,774 yards through the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 186 attempts for 797 yards this year, putting them in 27th place in the league against the run. The New York Giants have committed 42 penalties for 343 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 19th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 47.4% of possessions on defense, which is 19th in the league.

Special Teams Stats

New York is ranked 28th in the league in punt returns with 14. They've accumulated 39 punt return yards and average 2.8 yards per return, which is 31st in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 15 yards. They have returned 14 kicks for 337 yards on special teams, ranking 23rd in kick return yardage. The Giants average 24.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 32 yards this year. They are 29th in the league in all-purpose yards with 2,620. The New York Giants have attempted 14 field goals this season and made 13, which is 28th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 92.9%. New York kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 8 for 8 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,261 yards on 26 punts, averaging 48.5 yards per punt. That places them 31st in the NFL in punting average.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Giants -1

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