NY Giants vs. Houston Texans: Odds, picks & predictions

The New York Giants (6-2) are tied 2nd in NFC East with the Houston Texans (1-6) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Giants didn't play in Week 9 because of a hand injury to star safety Xavier McKinney. Houston last played on Thursday Night Football in a 29-17 defeat against the now 8-0 undefeated Philadelphia Eagles last week.

NY Giants are 6-2 against the spread in 2022 and covered the spreads in three of four home games so far. New York is 19-8-1 in its previous 27 games when playing a team with a losing record and 7-3 in last 10 games after allowing less than 90 rushing yards. The Giants have covered in 3 straight games in November. Houston is 7.17-7 against spread after a win and 1-5-0 after an ATS loss.

The Giants' game is under the total by 110 points. The Giants are 16-4-1 in their last 21 games when they failed to cover the spread. New York has been one of the best teams to the under recently. Houston is 8-3 to under in the last 11 road games.

The Giants struggled against Seattle two weeks ago. They should have more success on the ground against Houston. The Texans' rookie running back Dameon Pierce had a season-high 139 rushing yards against the Eagles last Thursday night. Their run defense gives up 137.3 yards per game.

Place a bet on the (-300) to cover the -6.5 spread and the under 40 total points scored at -110 on.