New York Giants at Washington Redskins Week 14 NFL Picks & Predictions 12/9/2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018

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The New York Giants head to FedExField to play the Washington Redskins on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Washington as 1 point favorites. The total has been set at 41.5.

The Giants are 6-5-1 against the spread and their over/under record is 6-6-0. The Redskins are 7-5-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 5-7-0.

Valuable New York Giants Betting Trends

The New York Giants are 6-6-0 against the over/under

The New York Giants are 6-5-1 against the spread

Important Washington Redskins Betting Trends

The Washington Redskins are 5-7-0 against the over/under

The Washington Redskins are 7-5-0 against the spread

Key New York Giants Injuries

12/04/18 WR Sterling Shepard Ribs is questionable Sunday vs Washington
12/03/18 S Landon Collins Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Washington
12/02/18 LB B.J. Goodson Neck is questionable Sunday vs Washington
12/02/18 TE Evan Engram Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Washington
12/02/18 LB Lorenzo Carter Hip is questionable Sunday vs Washington
12/02/18 LB Tae Davis Ankle left last game, 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

Key Washington Redskins Injuries

12/04/18 OL Tony Bergstrom Ankle is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
12/03/18 QB Colt McCoy Fibula is out for season
12/03/18 WR Jamison Crowder Ankle is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
12/03/18 DL Matt Ioannidis Shin is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
12/03/18 CB Quinton Dunbar Shin is questionable Sunday vs NY Giants
11/18/18 QB Alex Smith Ankle is out for season
11/13/18 T Geron Christian Knee IR
11/06/18 G Brandon Scherff Shoulder IR
11/06/18 WR Paul Richardson Shoulder IR
11/06/18 G Shawn Lauvao Knee IR
09/19/18 RB Rob Kelley Toe IR
09/12/18 WR Cam Sims 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

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New York Giants are 31st in the National Football League in points scored with 267. They have run 729 plays this year for 4,202 yards, which ranks them 21st in the NFL in total offense. The Giants average 5.8 yards per play, which is 24th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 221 1st downs this season, ranking them 28th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground New York has run for 1,150 yards as a unit, which ranks 26th in the league. They've run 250 times, averaging 4.6 yards per rush as a unit. The Giants have been penalized on offense 85 times for 773 yards so far this year, which has them 30th in the NFL in penalties. Eli Manning has passed for 3,263 yards this year. He's completed 296 throws while attempting 436 passes for a completion percentage of 67.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 93.7. He averages 11 yards per completion and 7.5 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

New York is 27th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 315. They have given up a total of 4,532 yards on D, which is 31st in the league. The Giants are 31st in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has allowed 6.9 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 28th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 274 throws on 418 attempts against the New York Giants defense this season, ranking them 20th and 24th in the league. The New York pass defense has also surrendered a total of 3,033 yards in the air, which is 31st overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 339 attempts for 1,499 yards this season, putting them in 27th place in the NFL against the run. The Giants have had 79 penalties for 674 yards on defense this year. That places them 19th in the league. They've allowed a score on 44.4% of possessions on defense, which is 19th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

New York is 28th in the NFL in punt returns with 27. They've totaled 159 punt return yards and are averaging 5.9 yards per return, which is 31st in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 21 yards. They have returned 35 kicks for 848 yards on special teams, placing them 23rd in kick return yardage. The Giants average 24.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 51 yards this season. They are 29th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 5,526. The New York Giants have tried 27 field goals this season and made 26, which is 28th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 96.3%. New York Giants kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 21 for 21 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,491 yards on 54 punts, averaging 46.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 31st in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Washington Redskins have run for 1,399 yards as a team, which ranks 28th in the NFL. They've run 313 times, averaging 4.5 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Redskins have been penalized on offense 84 times for 761 yards so far this season, which has them 28th in the league in penalties. They are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 233. They have run 746 plays this season for 3,881 yards, which ranks them 16th in the league in total offense. The Redskins average 5.2 yards per play, which is 15th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 227 1st downs this year, placing them 27th overall as an offensive unit. Mark Sanchez averages 4.8 yards per pass attempt and 7.7 yards per completion. He has completed 13 passes on 21 attempts for a completion percentage of 61.9%. His quarterback rating is 53.7. He has thrown for 100 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Redskins rush defense has allowed 292 attempts for 1,233 yards this year, putting them in 32nd place in the league against the run. Washington has committed 85 penalties for 683 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 14th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33.6% of possessions on defense, which is 20th in the league. They are 28th in the league in points allowed on defense with 257. They have surrendered a total of 4,409 yards on D, which is 21st in the NFL. The Washington Redskins are ranked 17th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Their pass defense has given up 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 15th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 293 passes on 434 attempts against the Washington defense this season, placing them 4th and 12th in the National Football League. The Redskins pass defense has also given up a total of 3,176 yards through the air, which is 9th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Washington Redskins have attempted 23 field goals this season and made 20, which is 21st in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 87.0%. Washington kickers have made 96% of their extra points, going 23 for 24 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,562 yards on 58 punts, averaging 44.2 yards per punt. That places them 13th in the NFL in punting average. Washington is ranked 23rd in the league in punt returns with 10. They've accumulated 81 punt return yards and average 8.1 yards per return, which is 27th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 30 yards. They have returned 21 kicks for 398 yards on special teams, ranking 15th in kick return yardage. The Redskins average 19 yards per kick return and have a long of 44 yards this year. They are 17th in the league in all-purpose yards with 4,530.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Redskins -1

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