The New York Giants (2-11) opened Sunday afternoon’s game at MetLife Stadium as a 14.5-point underdog against the visiting Baltimore Ravens (8-5).
The over/under starts at a total of 43.5 points, and the money line currently stands at an outrageous Ravens -1200, Giants +750. betmgm.
The goal difference was the largest this season for both teams. The Giants have trailed in every game this season except for Week 10 against Carolina in Munich. They were favorites to win this game with 6 points, but lost by 3 points in overtime.
The Ravens weren’t underdogs all year. The Ravens’ largest scoring differential this season is nine points in the second inning. In Week 2, they were a 9-point favorite to win against Las Vegas, but lost 26-23. In Week 9 against Denver, they were once again the favorites with nine points, winning easily 41-10.
The Ravens are 8-5 against the spread. The Giants have 2 wins and 11 losses.
This is the Giants’ largest point differential in a game since last year’s Week 10 loss to the Cowboys in Dallas (17.5 points), which they lost 49-16.
This is believed to be the largest point loss at home for the Giants in the last 35 years (point spreads could not be accurately verified before 1990).
The Giants have trailed by 13 points twice since 1990: Dec. 29, 2007, a 13-point loss vs. New England (losing 38-35) and Dec. 13, 1998, a 13-point loss. vs. Denver (20-35 win) 16).
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