NFL odds: Ravens vs. Giants is the biggest point spread of Week 16
The 9-5 Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the 5-9 New York Giants this week. The Ravens, on a three-game winning streak, have been steadily looking better with each week as they heat up for a push in the AFC playoff picture. While the Giants have played better at times this season than their record would indicate, at least one oddsmaker things Baltimore will be too much to handle.
According to BetMGM, the Ravens are 10.5-point favorites over the Giants — the largest spread of Week 16. In NFL odds terms, oddsmakers are giving Baltimore such a huge spread in an effort to get people to bet money on New York. The larger the spread, the more oddsmakers are trying to incentivize betting for who they think will be the loser.
It’s worth a little caution on what might seem like a big victory incoming. New York has struggled as an offense with the loss of quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley to injuries. But the Giants’ defense is surprisingly good, ranking ninth in points allowed and 12th in yards allowed. New York is especially good at stuffing rushing attacks, ranking sixth in average-yards-per-attempt allowed on the ground.
That just so happens to match Baltimore’s offensive strength. As we’ve seen at times this season, when the rushing attack struggles to get going, the entire offense can collapse around it. And with the Ravens’ defense dealing with injuries to several starters on top of inconsistent play, Baltimore might not be able to rely on the defense bailing them out. Then again, for those wanting to bet in the Ravens’ favor, even with the massive point spread, looking to last week’s demolition of the Jacksonville Jaguars is a great counterpoint. Baltimore beat Jacksonville 40-14 last week despite their injury woes.
As always, betting is literally a gamble. But with how well the Ravens are playing right now mixed with the Giants’ question marks, it’s hard to bet against Baltimore.
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