Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants Odds: 83.3% Of Bets on Giants to Cover In NFC Wild Card Matchup
Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants Odds: 83.3% Of Bets on Giants to Cover In NFC Wild Card Matchup
Could we see a reversal of a regular season result this weekend? Bettors certainly think so as they’re taking the Giants to beat the Vikings, and they’re doing so in droves. Below, we will check out the Vikings vs. Giants odds and see who the public is backing.
There are a few ways that the public could think about this contest. The Giants might be a few years away from truly competing, but there's still a chance that they can beat Minnesota. That being said, our expert handicappers have put together the best picks for this contest in Minnesota.
Vikings vs. Giants Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: January 15, 2023
- Start Time: 4:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Vikings vs. Giants Odds
| Teams | Spread | % of bets |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | +3 | 83.3% |
| Vikings | -3 | 16.7% |
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As we can see, 83.3% of bets are currently on the Giants to cover against the Vikings. This means only 16.7% of bets are currently on the Vikings to cover the spread. Of course, the Vikings beat the Giants during the regular season on a walk-off 61-yard field goal. However, this is the playoffs and people think the Giants can cover here.
In general, the Vikings have dominated one-score games this season. They’re a miraculous 11-0 in one-score games. However, they do have a vital weakness. They rank 28th in scoring defense, and it’s impossible to win the playoffs if you can’t stop anyone. Of course, the Giants don’t excel at anything. They’re 15th in scoring offense and 17th in scoring defense. It’s not like they’re exactly poised to take advantage of the Vikings or keep their elite offense at bay.
That said, only one team has ever won a Super Bowl without a top-10 unit before, the 2007 Giants. That team ranked 14th in offense and 17th in defense. Of course, that was the third time Eli Manning had been to the playoffs, after losing in the first round in the two previous years. This is going to be Daniel Jones’ first time in the playoffs. Kirk Cousins will make his fourth playoff appearance, and experience tends to matter. Since 2000, only two QBs have made a run to the Super Bowl in their first playoff appearance, Tom Brady and Joe Burrow.
Will the public be right as they think the Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants odds are off? Typically, they get this wrong. Let's see if the public was right for once on Sunday.
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