Giants vs. Patriots Predictions: 5 in-Game Wagers Worth Your Attention

The in-game bets during a Super Bowl are limitless.

Everything from the amount of penalty yardage to the likelihood that Henry Hynoski will catch a pass is fair game. But, not all wagers are created equal.

Here are five bets that can easily be won when you apply simple logic. 

The Patriots Will Convert a Fourth-Down Attempt (+120)

Remember when Bill Belichick went for it on fourth-and-two from the Patriots' own 28-yard line in Lucas Oil Stadium a few years back?

His isn’t afraid to go against the grain and has the confidence in his offense to convert. In the Pats last two games decided by seven points or less, they have successfully completed a fourth-down conversion, including two weeks ago against the Baltimore Ravens.

How Many Receptions Will New York Giants Receiver Victor Cruz Catch? Over/Under 5.5

Despite playing marginally better in the playoffs, the Patriots still have the 31st ranked pass defense and Julian Edelman is still taking snaps at corner.

I’d expect the game plan to incorporate a double team on No. 1 receiver Hakeem Nicks, leaving Cruz with plenty of one-on-one situations against the likes of Devin McCourty. Cruz had 10 receptions against the 49ers and possesses more speed and agility than any member of the Patriots weak link.

I think Cruz can be the Super Bowl MVP, so six catches is a walk in the park.

Total Number of Patriots With a Reception: Over/Under 7

Take the under here for a variety one reasons.

1.Wes Welker is a reception machine and will likely be targeted by Brady upwards of 10 to 15 times.

2. The two-headed monster at tight end should yield another 10 to 15 targets regardless of how much mobility Rob Gronkowski will have with his high ankle sprain. He’ll be able to gut it out enough to still be a factor, and Aaron Hernandez is poised to have a huge effort.

3. Only four players on the team collected over 16 receptions on the season. Brady has his main guys and sticks to it.

4. Chad Ochocinco is going to be lucky to see the field, let alone catch a pass.

The Team That Scores First Will Win Super Bowl Yes -160

I like the yes here because of recent Super Bowl history. In three of the last four seasons, the team that scored first ended up winning.

Playing from behind is difficult under normal circumstances, but erasing a deficit in the Super Bowl is all the more daunting. I’m not saying both teams aren’t capable of doing it, but I like the recent history of this bet.

Giants Total Points (+1/2) Over Knicks First Quarter Points vs. Nets (-115)

Carmelo Anthony is a black hole and the rest of the team (especially Amare’ Stoudemire), is getting fed up.  If the Knicks hit their 94.6 point average, that means they will score 23 to 24 points.

With the way Eli Manning has been playing of late, against a horrific pass defense, I like the Giants to score at least 26 points.

(Bets courtesy of Covers and Grantland)