AtlantFalcons Giants betting odds matchup on the roada Falcons Vs New York Giants NFL Playoff Picks 2012
With one NFC wild-card team already eliminated, the Atlanta Falcons will try to survive their NFL playoff picks visit to MetLife Stadium on Sunday where they will face off against the New York Giants at 1:00pm ET on FOX. The Falcons had a better scenario last year when they finished the regular season as the No.1 seed in the NFC, but despite the fact that they had a first-round bye week and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, they came out flat in the divisional round and were dismantled by the Green Bay Packers to the tune of 48-21. This year, Atlanta snatched up the sixth and final NFC Playoff spot and will kick things off with a Falcons vs Giants betting odds matchup on the road, which means that they will have to endure unfamiliar weather conditions.
The Giants finished their season on a very strong note, beating the last two opponents on their schedule in order to get into the NFL Playoff picks discussion in the NFC. The G-Men will head into this game as a 3-point home favorite, which means that odds-makers would consider this an even Pick Em on the NFL point spreads if this game were being played in a neutral location. The Falcons can realistically win this game, but Julio Jones and Roddy White will have to match the big-play ability of the Giants’ Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks on the outsides. I’m taking the road dog with myFalcons vs Giants NFL picks for this matchup, as I am certain that Atlanta’s solid running game, combined with the Giants’ lack thereof, will make the NFL predictions upset a strong possibility.
With the NFL money lines listing Atlanta +135 as a slight underdog, it provides a great opportunity to take a small flyer bet on the Falcons and perhaps make back a little more money than the amount you invest. I expect this game to go back-and-forth until one side makes a big play on defense or special teams that will leave its mark on the outcome of the game. I honestly believe that it will be Atlanta that comes up with the big stop or timely turnover that will allow them to win their 2012 NFL Playoff picks opener over the Giants, while the win would also earn a trip to Lambeau Field to face the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers.
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