New York Giants @ Atlanta Falcons - December 22, 2024

Alright, folks, it’s game day and I can feel the excitement brewing in the air! The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday, and you know what that means – it’s time to bleed those red and black colors proudly!

The Falcons come into this matchup with a 7-7 record, hoping to secure a win against a struggling Giants team that’s sitting at 2-12. Now let’s break down what we can expect from both sides as we gear up for an exhilarating showdown.

First off, let’s talk about the Falcons. They’ve been averaging around 21.4 points per game while putting together a solid passing attack that boasts about 264 yards through the air. Their completion percentage is impressive too, sitting just under 67%, which shows they can effectively move the chains when needed. On top of that, their rushing game averages nearly 121 yards per contest, giving them a well-rounded offensive threat.

Now onto our beloved Giants – they’ve had quite the rough season with nine straight losses! It’s hard to imagine how they’ll bounce back from such a streak; however, they do average about 14.9 points per game and have shown glimpses of potential in their passing game with roughly 204 yards each outing. But let’s be real here – their offense has struggled mightily lately, especially after getting walloped by the Ravens last week.

When it comes to betting lines for this clash of titans (or should I say ‘titans in training’), oddsmakers opened up with Atlanta favored by -4.5 points over New York. Given how much trouble the Giants have faced this season – they’ve lost five straight games outright and have gone just 1-8 against the spread during their past nine contests – I think it’s safe to say we’re leaning towards Atlanta winning outright.

However—and here’s where it gets interesting—I’m going out on a limb here: while I believe Atlanta will pull off the victory tonight, I wouldn’t count out our underdog Giants covering that spread! They’ve got nothing left to lose at this point in their dismal season; sometimes that desperation leads teams to play harder than expected.

And as for total points? Well folks, don’t hold your breath for a shootout! With both teams averaging fewer than stellar offensive numbers recently (especially our boys in blue), I’m predicting we’ll see an UNDER outcome on that total of 44.5 set by oddsmakers.

So there you have it: my prediction is Falcons win but Giants cover the spread—with an expected score hovering below that total line! No matter what happens on Sunday though, I’ll be decked out in my lucky jersey ready to cheer on my team because that’s what true fans do! Let’s go Falcons!