
Originally Posted by
Love The Action
NFL 2011-2012 Playoffs Round 3
Play #1
Giants (+3) 1x (Locked)
I have the Giants set at +1.5, so I'm going to take a shot with the hot team. As we know, when teams get on a roll at the end of the year, they tend to do well in the playoffs. This was true with Green Bay last year and many previous winners, including the Giants the year they beat the Pats. I listened to interviews after the game and the Giants truly believe they can win this game. With the Giants improving defensive line to pressure Smith, I think this is no better than a field goal game and would not be surprised to see a closing number of +2.5 under the key number of 3. The Giants have the far better offense and a defense that is playing at a high level, plus a QB that has won in these pressure spots before. With a healthy running back tandem of Bradshaw and Jacobs, I think their running game should be improved enough to keep that great SF defense honest. I'm not sure that the Giants will win, but I am certain this will not be a blowout in favor the Niners. I see this one ending 21-20 or 24-23 or something close to those numbers. I think we are getting a little bit of value on the Giants, plus they are the "hot" team right now in the playoffs winning multiple road games, so I think they keep the train rolling. Based on the foregoing, I am rolling with the Giants for 1x. Good luck.