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Zach Beier & Chubbs Scheffler
December 11, 2023

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The Green Bay Packers hit the road for a Monday Night Football showdown against the New York Giants after securing a 27-19 home victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in their previous game. Despite being six-point underdogs, the Packers emerged victorious. The Giants, coming off a bye week, triumphed over the New England Patriots in overtime with a score of 10-7 in their last game on November 26, defying odds as 3.5-point underdogs. In their head-to-head history, the Packers lead with a 29-24-2 record, although the Giants clinched a 27-22 road win in their most recent clash on October 9, 2022.

Green Bay has been on a hot streak, winning three consecutive games and four of their last five. Their latest triumph was against the defending champion Chiefs, where they held a 27-19 lead. The Packers, with a season record of 6-6, are currently tied for second place in the NFC North, trailing the Lions by three games. They hold the final wild-card spot in the NFC as of week 14, thanks to a head-to-head victory over the Rams.

In their victory against the Chiefs, Green Bay never trailed, securing a 382-337 total offense advantage, maintaining a time of possession lead of 30:32 to 29:28, and forcing the game's only turnover. Despite being outdone 25-24 in first downs, the Packers managed to control the game and secure the win.

Statistically, the Packers rank 18th in passing offense, averaging 224.7 yards per game, and 20th in rushing offense with 104.9 yards per game. Their scoring offense places them 17th in the league, averaging 21.5 points per game. On the defensive end, they rank 9th in scoring, allowing an average of 20.3 points per game.

The New York Giants, well-rested from their bye week, enter the game with a 4-8 season record, placing them third in the NFC East. They hold the 12th spot in the NFC playoff standings, trailing the Packers by two games for the final playoff spot. In their last game against the Patriots, the Giants prevailed in overtime with a score of 10-7. Despite being outgained 283-220 in total offense and losing the time of possession battle, the Giants forced three turnovers while committing only one, securing a critical victory.

Statistically, the Giants rank last in passing offense, averaging 151.6 yards per game, and 18th in rushing offense with 107.1 yards per game. Their scoring offense places them 31st in the league, averaging 13.3 points per game. Defensively, they rank 26th in scoring, allowing an average of 24.3 points per game.

Headlines 🚨

On This day In sport History: 1951 Joe DiMaggio announces retirement from baseball,

2004 70th Hisman trophy winner is Matt Leinart USC QB.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert most likely out for Thursday Night Football with a finger injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will start Mitchell Trubisky again as Pickett is still out.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels wins the 2023 Heisman over Bo Nix, Michale Penix Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.

Shohei Ohtani announced he will join the Dodgers for a record braking 10-year $700 million guaranteed contract.

Arizona remains at No.1 in the USA today mens basketball poll.

Joe Flacoo will remain the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns after beating the Jaguars 21-17.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏈 Titans at Dolphins

  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tennessee's last 8 games on the road

  • The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tennessee's last 14 games when playing on the road against Miami

  • Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

  • Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

🏈 Packers at Giants

  • Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

  • Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Giants's last 5 games at home

  • The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Giants's last 10 games

🏀 Wizards at 76ers

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

  • Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

🏀 Nuggets at Hawks

  • Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta

  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing Denver

  • The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 15 games at home

🏀 Raptors at Knicks

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against New York

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York's last 5 games when playing Toronto

  • New York is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

🏀 Jazz vs Thunder

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road

  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games

  • Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Utah

  • Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Utah

🏀 Nets at Kings

  • Brooklyn is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

  • Brooklyn is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 5 games at home

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento's last 6 games

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

🏈 NFL

43% of bets and 57% of money is on UNDER 37 GB at NYG

🏀 NBA

34% of bets and 54% of money is on OVER 244 WSH at PHI

26% of bets and 48% of money is on OVER 246.5 IND at DET

48% of bets and 75% of money is on OVER 241.5 DEN at ATL

53% of bets and 70% of money is on MIL -11.5

51% of bets and 76% of money is on HOU -8.5

58% of bets and 73% of money is on OVER 233.5 UTA at OAK

35% of bets and 67% of money is on UNDER 226 DAL at MEM

33% of bets and 66% of money is on BKN +4.5

🎓🏈 NCAAB

45% of bets and 81% of money is on UNDER 140.5 MVSU at #7 GONZ

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Injury Report 🏥 via ESPN

GB (RB) Aaron Jones | Questionable - Knee, not expected to play

GB (CB) Jaire Alexander | Out - Shoulder

GB (CB) Eric Stokes | IR - Hamstring, was full participant at practice on Saturday but is still questionable to play

GB (S) Darnell Savage | Questionable - Chest

GB (LB) Quay Walker | Questionable - Shoulder, doubtful to play

GB (WR) Christian Watson | Out - Hamstring

NYG (OT) Evan Neal | Out - Ankle

NYG (DT) Dexter Lawrence II | Questionable - Hamstring

Picks 🔒

Packers -6 | Green Bay has gotten stellar work from Love in this three-game win streak, which has helped them down the Chargers, Lions and Chiefs. He has the edge over DeVito, even with as well as the rookie has played of late.