Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants 8/8/24 – On August 8, 2024, the Detroit Lions and New York Giants will face off in the NFL’s first week of preseason action at MetLife Stadium. Detroit had a strong finish to their last season with a record of 12-5 while the Giants struggled through theirs with a poor showing (3-11). As such, this game should be interesting as teams try to get off on the right foot for their respective seasons. It also provides valuable insight into what we can expect from these squads during regular play down the road — so don’t miss your chance to get some free football preseason selections.
Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants 8/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | MetLife Stadium |
| TV: | — |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Detroit Lions (12-5) vs. New York Giants (3-11)
Last season, Jared Goff led the Detroit Lions to an explosive offense featuring running back David Montgomery and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. The two are a dynamic duo that keeps the chains moving and points coming with 1,015 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns from Montgomery alongside 1,515 receiving yards along with 10 touchdowns from St. Brown. This lethal combination is essential for getting past a Giants defense that has been weak in recent years.
On the other hand, even though the New York Giants have struggled as a whole, they did have some bright spots like running back Daniel Jones and wide receiver Darius Slayton. Jones used to be a quarterback but has become more of a rusher this year with only 206 yards on limited attempts which shows potential if he were given more chances while Slayton managed to catch for 770 yards in what was mostly an unproductive offensive scheme so far this season suggesting that these guys will need to step up their game significantly if they want to match what the Lions bring offensively.
Jared Goff QB vs. Tommy DeVito QB
Jared Goff had a great last season with 4575 yards thrown and 67.3% completion percentage, which illustrates his ability to run the offense well. He has been the Lions’ linchpin due to his experience along with making big plays at critical times. But there are some areas of weakness that New York Giants can take advantage of, as seen in his 12 interceptions and 30 sacks
Tommy DeVito played nine games for the Giants but recorded unimpressive statistics because he was sacked too often. His 64% completion rate combined with only 1101 yards shows poor performance by both offensive line and receivers on DeVito’s team throughout this period. Though DeVito displays potential, it needs more around him from the rest of the squad before impacting matches consistently.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Detroit Lions +3.5 -110, Total Odds: 36.5
The betting odds favor the Giants slightly in terms of spread, but the Lions come off a stronger season performance, which makes the lines intriguing. The total under might be influenced by preseason dynamics and historical trends showing a mix of over and under outcomes for both teams in recent matchups.
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
The Lions have been strong against the spread, particularly on the road, indicating their ability to outperform expectations. Their recent ATS record and success in previous meetings with the Giants make them an enticing pick for bettors looking for value against a favored Giants team in preseason conditions.
New York Giants Betting Trends
Despite their struggles overall, the Giants have been resilient ATS, especially at home. This trend suggests they often perform better than betting markets anticipate, making them a risky team to bet against, even with their recent poor SU records.
Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants 8/8/24 Betting Picks
The Lions look ready to beat the Giants based on their performance trends and player matchups. Their ability to score more points than their opponents is an advantage that has been bolstered by good preparation during the summer training camps. However, the starters sometimes play differently in different preseason games which makes it difficult to predict how each team will perform.
If you want to place a bet, consider betting with your head instead of your heart by picking Detroit’s spread because they have covered it quite frequently while playing away from home ground. Under could also be attractive when considering over/under wagers as we expect teams not scoring too much but evaluating players throughout all four quarters like typical pre-season matches.
In this prediction, Detroit wins against New York using superior offensive weapons gained through hard work done during the off-season period before competitive fixtures start. Top exclusive handicappers provide valuable insights worth following while placing bets during pre-season tournaments such as these ones where lions are favorites according to them alone!