Friday, May 18th, 2012
The New York Giants (2-1) and the Arizona Cardinals (1-2) are all set to meet up on Sunday, and start time here is slated for 4:05 PM ET.
Despite being the road team in this NFC matchup, the Giants are 1.5-point favorites on the spread.
New York is garnering close to 70% of the wagers despite both teams being 2-1 against the point spread this season.
Arizona and New York met up most recently back in 2009, when the Cardinals grabbed a 24-17 road win despite the fact that they went into the game as 9-point underdogs.
New York won 37-29 in Arizona the year before as 3-point favorites, so perhaps the big upset was just revenge for the previous clash.
The Giants have covered the point spread in 2 of the last 3, while the over was a winner in both games that New York won outright.
The total for Sunday’s game sits at 44.5 despite the fact that each team has gone over their posted lines just once a piece.
Those wagering in Las Vegas can find the conventional 44.5 at most sportsbooks, while Leroy’s and the MGM Mirage are both changing it up a bit with the number set at 44.
New York has defensive ends Justin Tuck (groin) and Osi Umenyiora (knee), as well as wide receivers Hakeem Nicks (knee) and Mario Manningham (concussion) listed as probable, while wide receiver Brandon Stokley (quadriceps) is questionable.
Arizona’s injury report has running backs Beanie Weels (hamstring) and LaRod Stephens-Howling (hand), as well as tight end Jim Draw (pectoral), listed as questionable to suit up.
Unemyiora has missed all 3 regular season games for the Giants and his return his make New York a defense to be feared because of his pass-rush ability.
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