New York Giants (1-0 Preseason) vs. Houston Texans (1-1 Preseason)
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans August 17 2024 – The NFL preseason is ongoing and the New York Giants’ game against the Houston Texans will be a real test for both teams. Coming from a winning start by the Giants and a win/loss balance by the Texans, there would be interesting pre-season actions at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2024. In terms of regular season performance possibilities, this game is important to fans and punters alike as it features in daily NFL previews.
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans August 17 2024 Game Info
When: | Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET |
Where: | NRG Stadium |
TV: | – |
Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans Betting Odds
Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
Giants | +190 | +5.5 (-110) | 35.5 over (-105) |
Texans | -240 | -5.5 (-110) | 35.5 under (-115) |
The Giants are seen as the underdogs in this matchup, with a spread of +5.5. Despite their strong performance against Houston in recent matchups, their road record might have influenced the odds. The Texans, favored at home, have a strong home game record, which could justify their -5.5 spread.
Tommy DeVito (Giants) QB vs. Davis Mills (Texans) QB
Tommy DeVito, a Giants’ rookie quarterback, has had a good start with 53.3% completions and 72.1 passer rating, but needs improvement in touchdown passes scores and sack avoidance. The ability of DeVito to dodge defenders from Texans will be vital for the Giants’ offense.
On the contrary, Davis Mills has seemed more promising during preseason where his completion rate was 69.2% and he ended up with a passer rating of 103.2. It has been more accurate down the field and smarter decision making on Mills’ side in terms of performance. There is a possibility that Mills might expose weak points in the Giants defense.
The game’s tempo may be dictated by these two quarterbacks’ battles. The modest emergence of DeVito against slicker play of Mills could set the stage for a strategic duel where one QB’s showing can tip the scales either way.
Ground and Air: Giants’ Offensive Strategies
The Giants have a promising young back in Dante Miller, who has been efficient on the ground, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Tyree Jackson, the primary receiving threat, has shown his capability with an average of 17 yards per reception. The Giants will likely rely on these two to balance their attack and keep the Texans’ defense guessing.
Texans’ Tactical Offensive Approaches
On the other side, the Texans have struggled with their rushing game, with Cam Akers averaging only 2.7 yards per attempt. However, Xavier Hutchinson has emerged as a reliable target in the passing game, making critical receptions to keep the chains moving. The Texans will need more from their rushing game to exploit the Giants’ defense effectively.
New York Giants Betting Trends
NY Giants are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Giants’ last 16 games.
NY Giants are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Houston.
Giants are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Houston.
NY Giants are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Houston Texans Betting Trends
Houston are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Texans are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games against NY Giants.
Houston are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home.
Houston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
New York Giants vs. Houston Texans Betting Previews
Given all factors, the Giants might be capable of covering the spread as per their historical record against Houston, but winning outright will not be easy. Additionally, the under on total points looks attractive given some recent games involving both teams showing decline in scoring.
For bettors who are interested in United States sports betting markets, they need to look at performance trends and quarterback matchups. Although Texans are favored to win this match, the Giants have a strong record of ATS and trends suggesting it would be a low-scoring game may make them a better selection for covering spreads.