NFL Week 2 TNF Betting Preview: WFT Vs. New York Giants

• The Washington Football Team is favored to beat the New York Giants with odds of (-170).
• The Washington Football Team has a 3.5-point spread also in their favor.
• The total points for the game is set at 40.5 points by sportsbooks.

WASHINGTON – Week 2 of the NFL season kicks off with an NFC East showdown on Thursday Night Football between the Washington Football Team and the New York Giants.

Heading into the game, the Washington Football Team has the slightly favored odds on regulated sports betting sites, however, there are arguments to make for both teams andd money could be made by sports bettors who wager across the board.

WFT Vs. NY Giants Moneyline

This is a highly anticipated matchup for both teams as they each have a lot to prove after losing their opening games in Week 1. Many are quick to count out the Giants’ NFL odds being that they suffered a blowout loss to the Denver Broncos last week but when it comes to facing off with Washington, the Giants have won 7 of their last 9 meetings.

Washington might have turned a page though with their top-notch defense that finished in the Top-5 in 2020. Also, it appears clear that Washington has the best player on both teams in WR Terry McLaurin, as he has gone for over 75 yards in every game he has played against the Giants. Their improved offensive line could also be the deciding factor in Antonio Gibson’s role since Gibson rushed for 90 yards in Week 1.

With that, Washington’s odds could be taken with confidence as they look to start on a new winning streak.

WFT Vs. Giants Spread

Washington’s favored moneyline odds should not play a role in betting the spread as this is expected to be a closely kept game. In fact, in their last two games, each team finished within three points.

Looking into trends on the spread, the road team has gone 5-1 against the spread in their last six meetings, and in this case, that would be the Giants. New York is also 4-1 against the spread in their last five matchups played in Washington.

That said, betting on this to be a close game could turn out to be a profitable wager.

WFT Vs. Giants Total Points

When betting on the game total, the UNDER could not be an easier bet to make. In the Giants’ last five matchups against an NFC East team, the UNDER has gone 5-0. As for Washington, the UNDER has gone 4-1 in their last five matchups against the NFC East.

Also, in the last 28 meetings between the WFT and Giants, the UNDER has an incredible record of 20-8.

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