2012 NFL Week 6 Odds: Giants vs. 49ers Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (The Spread) – Will the 49ers revenge their loss from the 2012 NFC Championship Game when they host the Giants at 4:25PM ET?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the 49ers are 6.5-point favorites over the Giants, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45.5 points. New York enters play with a 3-2 overall record and is 1-1 on the road, while San Francisco is 4-1 overall and 2-0 at home.
Line Movement: The 49ers opened as a 6-point favorite and while the spread was bet down to 4.5 at one point earlier in the week, the number is back up to 6.5. The total, meanwhile, opened at 45.5 points and that’s where it currently sits.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 56% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Giants. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take New York. According to latest NFL trends, the Giants are 6-1 against the spread in their last games versus the 49ers, who are 4-11-2 against the number in their last 17 games following a straight up win of over more than 14 points. New York is usually a solid bet as an underdog. Granted, the Giants failed to cover as a 4-point road dog last year versus the 49ers in the regular season, but New York returned to San Fran and knocked off the Niners in the NFC title game. The Giants could get Hakeem Nicks (knee/foot, questionable) back from injury this week, which would be huge for their offense. But even if they don’t, 6.5 is a lot of points for a matchup that could really go either way. While San Francisco has one of the top defenses in the league, New York’s passing game can put points on anyone. Look for the Giants’ front four to drum up pressure on Alex Smith and keep this game close.
2012 NFL FREE PICK: NEW YORK GIANTS +6.5