The New York Giants travel to Carolina looking for only their second win of the season. Can the Giants beat the Carolina Panthers? Or, will Carolina come out fired up in NFL Week 5 off their NFL Week 4 bye? Check out betting odds, analysis, and a free pick when the Giants and Panthers clash in Carolina!
Giants at Panthers NFL Week 5 Spread & Game Info
When: Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1:00 pm ET Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC TV: FOX Radio: New York / Carolina Live Stream: NFL Live ATS Odds: Carolina -7 (-110) Over/Under Total Odds: 44.5 (-110)The focus shifts to Carolina.#GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/FLAVDycyEp
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Weather Forecast
- Chance of Thunderstorm: 27°C/81°F
- Humidity: 66%
- Precipitation: 22%
- Wind: 6 mph ENE
- Cloud Cover: 45%
- Type of Stadium: Open
Why are the Giants a good bet at +7?
It’s only a matter of time before the Giants’ offense gets on track. New York’s offense only averages 18 points per game. It’s an understatement to say that’s a disappointment. After drafting running back Saquon Barkley and signing left tackle Nate Solder, the Giants appeared to have one of the top offenses in the NFL.
They might still, but the offense must gel. Who’s to say it doesn’t gel this Sunday in Week 5 against a Panthers’ defense that allows 110 rushing yards per?
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 18.2
- Total Yards: 314.2
- Pass Yards: 232.4
- Rush Yards: 82
- Average Score Against: 23.8
- Total Yards: 354.8
- Pass Yards: 228.8
- Rush Yards: 126
Why are the Panthers a good bet at -7?
The Panthers got an extra week to prepare for the New York Giants. Carolina also used that week to rest star players quarterback Cam Newton and running back Christian McCaffrey.
McCaffrey’s quietly turned into one of the top running backs in the NFL. He’s averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Plus, he’s caught 22 passes in 4 games for 157 yards. McCaffrey and Cam should move the football against a bad Giants’ defense.
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 23.7
- Total Yards: 369.7
- Pass Yards: 203.7
- Rush Yards: 166
- Average Score Against: 20
- Total Yards: 356.7
- Pass Yards: 246.7
- Rush Yards: 110
Giants at Panthers NFL Week 5 Betting Trends
- NY Giants is 2-4 ATS in the last 6 games
- NY Giants is 4-17 SU in the last 21 games
- The total went UNDER in 5 of NY Giants’s last 6 games
- Carolina is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 games
- Carolina is 9-4 SU in the last 13 games
- The total went OVER in 8 of Carolina’s last 11 games
Final NFL Betting Analysis for Giants at Panthers
It’s difficult to know why the Giants’ offense has had trouble scoring points. On paper, there are few offenses with the talent that the Giants possess. The best wide receiver in the NFL, Odell Beckham Jr., plays for the Giants while Eli Manning can still throw the football, and Saquon Barkley’s looked good when he’s had a chance to rush with the ball.
It looks like the problem stems from the play-calling. The Giants are running out of time if they wish to have any shot of making the playoffs. New York must step it up this Sunday. Expect the Giants to do different things on offense this week, which means they should score more points and keep this closer than the spread.
NFL Football Week 5 Pick: New York Giants +7
