GIANTS at COMMANDERS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 7, 1 p.m., Commanders by 6, 45
HANK’S HONEYS: How much stock should bettors place in the Giants’ undefeated preseason? Not to take the air out of the balloon, but the 2008 Lions went 4-0 in those meaningless games before going 0-16 in the ones that counted. Still, they do look a lot better and figure to get better quarterback play out of Russell Wilson while, on the other side of the ball, a pretty good pass rush could reach elite levels with the addition of Abdul Carter. The Commanders are hoping to get more out of their revamped O-line to take pressure off Jayden Daniels but the Giants’ ability to use Carter in different ways could be a bigger factor in Week 1 without a lot of game film. Washington, of course, is a dark horse Super Bowl contender and went 2-0 SU against the Giants a year ago. The Giants, however, beat the spread both times, rushing for over 125 yards both times. That’s how you keep games close. Wilson has always found success as an underdog in his career with trends favoring the Jints as well. Week 1 divisional home underdogs are 23-7 ATS since 2010, 10-2 ATS since 2018.
IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the under.
