Betting nuggets for Washington-New York Giants
• “One of our respected sharps took 4 with Washington.” — Westgate SuperBook assistant manager Ed Salmons.
• “Early money was on Washington. Line went from [Giants] -4 to -3.5.” — Jason Simbal, CG Technology vice president of race and sports.
• The line opened as high as Giants -4.5 at the Wynn race and sportsbook, but had dropped down to -3.5 almost everywhere as of Thursday morning. The over/under was sitting at 44 Thursday morning.
• The early action was balanced at William Hill, with the favored Giants attracting 55 percent of the action and 56 percent of the money as of Wednesday night. Sixty percent of the money was on the over.
• The Giants have blown double-digit leads in the fourth quarter in each of their opening losses: on the road in Week 1 to the Dallas Cowboys, and last week at home to the Atlanta Falcons.
• Washington is coming off an impressive performance in a 24-10 home win over the St. Louis Rams. Washington running backs Alfred Morris and Matt Jones combined for 182 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
• The Giants have allowed an average of 68 rushing yards in their first two games, third fewest in the NFL.
• The Giants have won their last four meetings with Washington, and last season beat the Redskins by an average score of 34.5-13.5.
• Giants QB Eli Manning is 85-79 against the spread (ATS) as an NFL starter.
• Washington QB Kirk Cousins is 5-6 ATS as an NFL starter. Washington is 3-8 straight-up in his starts.
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• Giants starting left tackle Ereck Flowers is considered doubtful with an ankle injury. Starting corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is out with a concussion.
• Washington starting linebacker Perry Riley (calf) is not expected to play.
• Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a -120 favorite to score a touchdown at the SuperBook. Beckham caught 12 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns in the Giants’ 24-13 win over Washington on Dec. 14, 2014.
• Six of the last seven meetings have stayed under the total.
• Giants coach Tom Coughlin is 169-147-9 ATS in his NFL career.
• Washington coach Jay Gruden is 6-12 ATS in his NFL career.
• Weather is not expected to be a factor: temperatures in the mid-60s with light winds and no rain.
Statistical information from Bet Labs on SportsInsights and Spreadapedia was used in this report.