Giants vs. Lions: TNF Preview and Betting Odds

Right now, we are waiting to see the clash between the New York Giants and the Detroit Lions for their first preseason match.

The Giants finished third in the NFC East last season and picked up exciting receiver Malik Nabers in the draft out of LSU. They begin their rebuild this year while sticking with Jones at the QB spot.

The Lions look to grow upon one of their most successful seasons in history, making it to the NFC Championship game. They lost 34-31 in San Francisco but retained most of the major roster pieces from last year’s team.

These teams met last season in the preseason in Detroit, with the locals winning 21-16.

Giants vs. Lions Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on the Giants?

The New York Giants were featured on the preseason edition of Hard Knocks on HBO this season, and the reports are not looking positive. They were criticized for the handling of running back Saquon Barkley, and how they let him slip to the division-rival Philadelphia, and the coaching staff openly discussed the limitations and concerns around Daniel Jones to start the season at quarterback.

Dexter Lawrence is back in the middle to be a run blocker from the defensive tackle position. Bobby Okereke should be their best linebacker in the middle, with Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeau on the outside.

Daniel Jones requested to play in the preseason, but it is more likely that Drew Locke and Tommy DeVito get the majority of the snaps. Locke still has hopes of being a starter in the league and will look to make a strong impression here.

Why Bet on the Lions?

The Lions’ offense will again focus on Goff and St. Brown, with Jahmyr Gibbs gaining more experience in his second NFL season.

Head coach Dan Campbell recently told the press that he does not expect Jared Goff to play in the preseason opener. Detroit returns two excellent running backs, veteran David Montgomery and second-year player Gibbs, though the latter is expected to get more of the workload as he continues to enter his prime.

Defensively, the Lions will return Aidan Hutchinson as an elite pass rusher and have DJ Reader to plug up the middle. In this preseason game, the offense will rely on the play of backup quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Nate Sudfeld.

Hooker was SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 and fell in the draft due to recent injuries. Sudfeld led Detroit to the preseason win last season over the Giants.

Final Betting Analysis: Giants vs. Lions

In all likelihood, this will be a battle of the backup quarterbacks, with Detroit rolling with Hooker and Sudfeld, and New York going with Locke and DeVito.

Drew Locke was drafted into the NFL to be a starting quarterback and still believes he can land a starting spot in the league. There were offseason rumors that Locke may be better for the offense than Daniel Jones, leaving the Giants with a difficult decision surrounding their 35-million-dollar quarterback.

Locke will look to excel in this game, he will not be looking for check-downs to play it safe, he will want to air it out and make a statement in the first game of the preseason. Tommy DeVito excited New York with his play last season, and the Giants will be able to win this by more than a field goal.

Go for a victory for the locals at 1.56. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $56 for a total payout of $156.

Giants vs. Lions Betting Pick: New York Giants