PREMIUM
Rogers' Monday Night Total Massacre >> Had Atlanta Last Week!
(NFL) NY Giants vs. Minnesota,
Total: 42.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 42.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
NY Giants: The Giants' 29-27 home loss to the Washington Redskins last Sunday was the team's first loss, after back-to-back close wins (one point over Dallas and a three-point win over New Orleans). Eli was impressive in the team's two wins (QB ratings of 110.3 and 104.1) but while he passed for 350 yards vs. the Redskins, it was his two INTs that will be best-remembered. With Victor Cruz back healthy and rookie Sterling Shepard joining Odell Beckham Jr, Eli now has plenty of receiving options at his disposal. However, the running game (99.0 YPG on 3.9 YPC), leaves much to be desired. There is also great concern with the team's pass D, which gave up 296 yards through the air last week and is dealing with myriad injuries in the secondary.
Minnesota: The Vikings lost their starting QB during the preseason and hastily traded for another (getting Bradford from Philadelphia). They then lost Adrian Peterson in Week 2. However, Minnesota finished another outstanding preseason under head coach Mike Zimmer (4-0) and has opened the 2016 regular season at 3-0. Minnesota hasn't lost a game in more than eight months! Sam Bradford sat out the season opener following his acquisition from Philadelphia but has done all asked of him in two straight wins, completing 67.8 percent while throwing for 459 yards and three TDs without an interception (107.8 QB rating). Minnesota's defense has permitted only 13 points in the second half, helping to overcome 10-point deficits at Tennessee and Carolina.
The pick: Minnesota's win at Carolina was an ‘eye opener,' as the Vikings snapped Carolina's 14-game home winning streak. However, Minnesota has had some bad luck on Monday nights, entering this contest having lost six straight MNF games. The Giants lavished $200 million in contracts to make defensive repairs but Kirk Cousins had little trouble against that until last Sunday. Minnesota is a money-making 27-9 ATS since Zimmer took over in 2014 and the Vikings have covered 16 of their last 18 games. Now I realize that the Minnesota defense has been great but Eli and a very good trio of WRs will test them here. The over/under number is way too low. Make the Over an 8* play.
Minnesota: The Vikings lost their starting QB during the preseason and hastily traded for another (getting Bradford from Philadelphia). They then lost Adrian Peterson in Week 2. However, Minnesota finished another outstanding preseason under head coach Mike Zimmer (4-0) and has opened the 2016 regular season at 3-0. Minnesota hasn't lost a game in more than eight months! Sam Bradford sat out the season opener following his acquisition from Philadelphia but has done all asked of him in two straight wins, completing 67.8 percent while throwing for 459 yards and three TDs without an interception (107.8 QB rating). Minnesota's defense has permitted only 13 points in the second half, helping to overcome 10-point deficits at Tennessee and Carolina.
The pick: Minnesota's win at Carolina was an ‘eye opener,' as the Vikings snapped Carolina's 14-game home winning streak. However, Minnesota has had some bad luck on Monday nights, entering this contest having lost six straight MNF games. The Giants lavished $200 million in contracts to make defensive repairs but Kirk Cousins had little trouble against that until last Sunday. Minnesota is a money-making 27-9 ATS since Zimmer took over in 2014 and the Vikings have covered 16 of their last 18 games. Now I realize that the Minnesota defense has been great but Eli and a very good trio of WRs will test them here. The over/under number is way too low. Make the Over an 8* play.
