NFL ATS Picks - Kansas City Chiefs at New York Giants Game Preview

The Kansas City Chiefs have cooled off after a fast start, but should be able to find their groove again in Week 11. The Chiefs must hit the road but get a favorable matchup against the New York Giants.

The Giants may have hit a new low last time out, falling to the previously-winless 49ers. It has been a nightmare season in New York, as a team that made the playoffs a year ago has been ravaged by injuries and is now looking like one of the worst teams in the NFL.

Kansas City will be a heavy favorite to go on the road and dominate this matchup.

This contest in Week 11 of the regular season will go down Sunday, November 19, 2017, at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium.

Opening NFL Odds at BookMaker.eu

Kansas City Chiefs -10
New York Giants +10
Over/Under 44

Odds Analysis

This spread has dropped a couple of points as the bettors believe the oddsmakers were giving too much credit to Kansas City on the road even if this is one it should capture. Now that it has dropped, the majority of the money is on the Chiefs to cover at -10.

The scoring total may be too low as more than 91 percent of the action has been on the “over.” The Giants couldn’t stop the lowly San Francisco offense last time out, so bettors believe the Chiefs are going to move the ball at will.

Injury Report

Justin Pugh — The Giants’ offensive tackle left early in the loss to San Francisco on Sunday and did not return. Pugh has been battling a back injury that’s sidelined him for two games this season, but felt good enough to return Sunday. He told reporters after, however, that it “locked up” on him as he played which prompted the early exit. It’s unclear if he’ll be healthy enough to play against the Chiefs. Pugh was replaced by Bobby Hart.

D.J. Fluker — Another Giants offensive lineman is dealing with an injury as Fluker is trying to battle through a bothersome knee ailment. Fluker missed some action against the 49ers but returned to the game. The Chiefs have a solid pass rush, and if New York is missing two key players on the line it won’t be a good sign for its ability to slow down Kansas City.

Tamba Hali - The Chiefs’ veteran pass-rusher was activated from the physically unable to perform list before the team’s last game against the Cowboys and played. He is 34 but looked effective and will be fresh moving forward. Dee Ford is battling a back injury, so if he can’t go, Hali could see regular snaps.

Player To Watch

Eli Manning -- The Giants’ quarterback has won two Super Bowls in the past and he’s having a decent season, but there is speculation New York may want to see what it has in rookie third-round pick Davis Webb.

Manning has thrown for 2,093 yards this season with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions with a quarterback rating of 88.4. All those numbers are fine, but with a team sitting at 1-8, there is a school of thought that the rookie backup should get some experience.

Manning is very likely to start this game and should finish it. The Giants have been hammered with injuries at wide receiver, including season-ending ones to star Odell Beckham and solid veteran Brandon Marshall.

It’s not the easiest season for Manning, but he should be in there, which is a big boost to New York’s chances at covering the spread.

Free ATS Pick

The Giants have talent on defense, but it seemed to roll over against a hapless 49ers team last time out. Motivation is a big question mark in this one. However, playing at home, the Giants should do enough to cover the spread, although the choice is Kansas City to come away with the victory.

NFL Odds: Chiefs 27, Giants 20

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