The residents of MetLife Stadium will have their annual preseason showdown on Saturday night as the New York Giants battle the New York Jets.
The Jets are 2-0 in the preseason and have winning streaks — both regular season and exhibition — against their crosstown rivals, but our Giants vs. Jets predictions are bucking those "Snoopy Bowl" trends.
The Giants have more on the line in Saturday’s clash, so they get the nod in my NFL picks for August 24.
Giants vs Jets prediction
My best bet
Giants -2.5 (-110 at BetMGM)
My analysis
While both teams know exactly who will be starting for them at quarterback come Week 1, the New York Jets have a lot more confidence behind center right now than the Giants. Aaron Rodgers has sat out the preseason, as the Jets aren’t inclined to get their 40-year-old star hurt, while backup Tyrod Taylor has looked solid in his exhibition appearances. That means the Jets will mostly be watching rookies Adrian Martinez and Andrew Peasley fight for the third QB spot on their roster.
Meanwhile, the New York Giants are certain to be starting Daniel Jones, who they signed to a four-year, $160 million contract last year. But they’re not protecting Jones, who is working himself back into game shape after tearing his ACL last season.
Jones saw his first live-action last week against the Houston Texans, and the results were less than encouraging. Jones went 11-for-18 for 138 yards with two interceptions, once again raising questions as to whether he has what it takes to be a successful NFL starter.
Whether that’s fair or not, it’s going to mean Jones gets more reps Saturday against the Jets. And even if he’s not a superstar, Jones and backup Tommy DeVito should be able to move the ball in a final preseason game where the Jets likely won’t play their defensive starters for more than a series or two at most.
The Giants quarterbacks will have weapons to work with, too. Running back Eric Gray has been impressive in the preseason and will look to lock in the No. 2 position in the backfield, while wide receiver Malik Nabers will continue working with Jones in game situations.
When one team wants to see something from its starters, and the other isn’t looking to play any of their key players, that sends a clear signal for bettors. With a spread of less than a field goal, I’m taking the Giants to cover.
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Giants vs Jets odds
Giants vs Jets live odds
Giants vs Jets opening odds
- Spread: Giants -1.5 | Jets +1.5
- Moneyline: Giants -115 | Jets +100
- Over/Under: Over 31.5 | Under 31.5
Giants vs Jets betting trend to know
The Jets are 3-0 in their last three preseason matchups with the Giants. Find more NFL betting trends for Giants vs. Jets.
Giants vs Jets game info
| Location: | MetLife Stadium, Meadowlands, NJ |
| Date: | Saturday, 8-24, 2024 |
| Kickoff: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | NFL Network |
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