Based on how the 2007-08 NFL season played out, one would think that the Giants would finally get some respect from Las Vegas odds makers after they rocked the betting world with their upset over the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Think again.
This week, NFL over/under total win bets for the 2008-09 season were released and the Giants' mark is listed at 8.5 victories. This figure is two fewer than the Cowboys and the same as two teams that missed the playoffs last season, the Vikings and Saints.
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According to Sports-betting.com, a wager of $100 on the Giants (-140) going over 8.5 wins next season would pay $71.43. A bet on the Giants (+110) finishing with less than 8.5 victories would pay $110. The over at 8.5 wins for the Vikings is listed as even and the under is -130. For the Saints, the over is -150 and the under is +120.
While the Giants, who finished 10-6 last season, have a moderate win total projected for next season, the Patriots have the league's highest over/under total to work with at 12. But considering that New England ran the table in the regular season and finished 16-0, 12 victories seem manageable this season. That's why the over is -130 and under is even for the Patriots.
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3 months ago
This is great --yet another thing to motivate the team. I say keep quiet and put your money where your mouth is as it's a great bet.
Another reason the Pats are an over/under at 12 wins is that they have pretty much the weakest schedule in the history of the modern NFL. Their opponents next year had a winning percentage under .400 in 2007. It's ridiculous. But the easiest road is usually not the one that leads to the mountaintop.
3 months ago
they don't deserve respect
from 3 months ago
You don't deserve respect, dummy.
from 3 months ago
I agree with you Carter 1,000,000 percent. Please, go tell the Giants that.
3 months ago
yeah and your osi
3 months ago
I'm a Ravens fan but even I can see that the Giants are not getting the respect that they deserve, this usually seems to happen when a team's great D overshadows their offense. However, the Giants O did nothing to hinder the team, as they have a great wr (Burress), rb, and solid qb.
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