2012 NFL Week 8 Giants vs. Cowboys Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
DALLAS, TX (The Spread) – Will the Giants remain perfect at Jerry Jones’ new stadium when they visit the Cowboys at 4:25PM ET today
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Giants are 1-point favorites over the Cowboys, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 48 points. New York is 5-2 overall and 2-1 on the road, while Dallas is 3-3 overall and 1-1 at home.
Line Movement: The Cowboys opened as a 2-point favorite but the spread has completely flipped and now the Giants are either a 1, 1.5 or 2-point favorite depending on what book you use. The total, meanwhile, is 48 after opening at 47.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 83% 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 3-0 straight up at the Cowboys’ new stadium in Dallas. The Giants are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five trips to Dallas and 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings, while the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams. The Cowboys beat the Giants in Week 1 but New York won’t get swept by Dallas this season. Look for Eli Manning to out-duel Tony Romo and for the Giants to walk out of Dallas with yet another victory.
2012 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: NEW YORK GIANTS –1