New York Giants NFL Betting Odds

2010 Season

While the New York Giants improved on their record last season (10-6) from the season before (8-8), their fans were left frustrated that they missed the playoffs again, especially considering that they were crowned the Super Bowl champions in 2008. While QB Eli Manning had a great season in many respects, he made far too many mistakes which contributed to the Giants finishing below their potential.

2011 Off Season

The New York Giants have most of the components needed to make a Super Bowl-winning NFL franchise, but they have struggled in recent seasons to bring them all together. Perhaps the changes made to the team in the off season will produce a winning formula. In this vain, head coach Tom Coughlin focused much of his attention on bolstering the defense by adding some depth and young blood to the lineup. In the off season, the Giant's said goodbye to FB Madison Hedgecock, WRs Steve Smith and Derek Hagan, TE Kevin Boss, G Rich Seubert, C Shaun O'Hara and DTs Barry Cofield and Rocky Bernard. They welcomed veterans G Stacy Andrews, G/C David Baas and NT Gabe Watson to the fold, and used the 2011 NFL Draft to sign up CB Prince Amukamara, DT Marvin Austin, WR Jerrel Jernigan, OT James Brewer, LB Greg Jones and S Tyler Sash.

2011 Preview

Offensively, one of the biggest questions facing the New York Giants is whether Eli Manning - who is more than capable of leading the Giants to a Super Bowl showdown - can continue to rack up the points like did last season (4000+ yards and a career-high 31 TDs), while making fewer mistakes (25 interceptions, 5 lost fumbles and 30 turnovers)? Assuming Manning keeps tighter control of the ball this season, the Giants' running game should be pretty formidable thanks to the dynamic RB duo of Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs, and WRs Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham. WR Steve Smith will likely be replaced by talented rookie WR Jerrel Jernigan. Defensively, expect so see some new blood this season, but for the most part pretty much the same lineup as last season. Unluckily, the Giants' first draft pick CB Prince Amukamara could be on the injured list for as long as two months after breaking his foot in practice, while DL Osi Umenyiora's commitment to the team may come into question after he failed to renegotiate his contract with general manager Jerry Reese in the off season. Still, it won't be lost on NFL betting fans that defensively the Giants rancked seventh overall in the NFL last season, and there is little reason why they won't continue to be a threat again this season, even against their toughest rivals.

2011 Prediction

Despite the mixed fortunes of the New York Giants in recent seasons, the team has a lot going for them including a tough head coach that knows what it takes to make it to the Super Bowl and how to dig deep against stronger opponents, as well as a boatload of quality players. Psychologically, if the Giants can beat long-time NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3, they'll receive a huge confidence boost that could determine the rest of their season, and even propel them into the playoffs.

**Our Pick

Just a few short years ago the New York Giants held the Vince Lombardi trophy high, and if coach Coughlin can coax the best performances out of his players this season, particularly QB Eli Manning, he could have another championship season on his hands. If the Giants can defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, we expect them to finish first in the NFC East on 11-5 this season.