New York Giants vs. New York Jets 8/24/24 – Riveting encounter between the New York Giants and NY Jets in the coming NFL pre-season game on Saturday. With both teams looking to make progress ahead of the regular season, this will be the third week of preseason action taking place at MetLife Stadium. In a bid to keep their unbeaten record of pre-season games intact, but also for those hoping that the Giants can bounce back, this game is surely packed full of great chances for NFL free predictions.
New York Giants vs. New York Jets 8/24/24
| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | MetLife Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Giants | -1.5 (-110) | 31.5 over (-110) | -120 |  |
| Jets | +1.5 (-110) | 31.5 under (-110) | +100 | |
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— New York Giants (@Giants) August 21, 2024
Even though their preseason performance was inconsistent, the Giants have come up as slightly favoured by the present betting lines. The narrow margin indicates a tight battle, while the over/under indicates for low-scoring game usually associated with preseason games.
Tommy DeVito QB vs. Adrian Martinez QB
Giants’ Tommy DeVito has been very careful playing in the preseason. He only managed to complete 52.9% of his passes per game with an average of 83.5 passing yards. Also, though he has not thrown any touchdown or interception, his performance was characterized by the absence of major mistakes as well as a lack of game-changing actions.
On the contrary, Jets’ Adrian Martinez enjoys a slightly better average game yardage at 85.5 compared to a lesser completion percentage of 48.1%. His play is more volatile since he throws more interceptions than TDs and averages slightly more yards per attempt at only 4.0.
When DeVito and Martinez have a confrontation on the pitch, it could be which of the two quarterbacks can free themselves of their restrained nature that would determine the outcome of the match. They both need to be a bit more daring in order to bring about chances for goals. The deeper throwing ability of Martinez may be a threat to the Giants’ secondary, as DeVito’s unerring hand could take advantage of any Jets defensive slumber.
Ground and Air Attack: Giants’ Strategy
The Giants’ offensive strategy heavily relies on their newly emerging rush leader, Eric Gray, who ran for a whopping 10 yards per carry and scored two touchdowns, which means if he can run through the defensive lin,e it will be a game changer. In terms of receptions, Darius Slayton has been their go-to guy as he has caught three passes for 59 yards. The fact that each reception ends in notable gains shows how pivotal he is in the aerial game plan deployed by the Giants.
Jets’ Offensive Playmakers
The Jets depend on Braelon Allen’s powerful running, amassing 81 yards on just 14 carries. His display suggests that the backfield of the Jets could be stabilizing with Brandon Smith as a form of receiver who has made four receptions for 81 yards. It unifies Allen’s persistent rushing and Smith’s effective catching into a balanced offense that attacks the Giants’ defense from many angles.
Trends
New York Giants Betting Trends
Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Giants’ last 17 games.
Giants are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Giants are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Jets.
NY Giants are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Jets.
New York Jets Betting Trends
Jets are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games.
Jets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jets’ last 6 games against Giants.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NJets’ last 5 games at home.
Jets are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games when playing at home against Giants.
New York Giants vs. New York Jets Betting Prediction
Jets are more likely to win this game because of their past records and the performance of their players, which indicates that they will be victorious against the Giants. Ideally, taking the Jets on the money line is a good bet that will be slightly above the total because both teams have defensive weaknesses.
Concerning Prop bets, watch Eric Gray and Brandon Smith’s average yards going beyond given their preseason form. For anyone checking out the best online betting site features during preseason games to capitalize on in-game shifts is what you should look for.
Score Prediction: Jets 17, Giants 13.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: August 21, 2024
Last updated: March 26, 2025