New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 11 Pick
In our Monday Night Football New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction for November 22, 2021, the Bucs are at -11.0 (-110). You can find the Giants at +12.0 and +11.5 (-110). The NY Giants (3-6 Overall, 1-3 Away) are last in the NFC East. They are 2-3 for their last five games. The Giants won their last game, beating the Las Vegas Raiders 23-16. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3 Overall, 4-0 Home) are first in the NFC South. They’re on a two-game losing streak.
This MNF Game will kick off at 8:15 pm ET. The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The weather at game time will be mostly cloudy with a 2% chance of rain and winds at 2 mph from the NW. This NFC contest will be carried on ESPN.
NY vs Tampa Bay Pick – Key Stats
The Giants are averaging 19.9 PPG while the Bucs have been putting up 31.0 PPG. In the past three games, NY has averaged 21.7 PPG and 24.0 PPG in the two games they’ve won in that time. Both teams are allowing opponents 24.0 PPG. However, over the past two games, Tampa Bay has given up an average of 32.5 PPG.
Note, neither defense has been effective in shutting down opponent air games, while the Buccaneers have held opponents to 79.8 rushing yards per game. On the other hand, the Giants are giving up 122.6 YPG in rushing. Of special note, when it comes to sacks, picks, and other such stats, these teams are fairly even. Finally, of the Giants’ six losses, two have been by more than 12 points. Of TB’s six wins, three have been by more than 12 points.
New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Players
In the past three games, New York QB Daniel Jones has been on-target, completing 71% of his passes, recording four TDs and one INT. The primary receivers for Jones will be tight end Evan Engram and wideouts Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard.
For NY, running back Saquon Barkley, who’s scored two rushing and one receiving touchdowns in five games, returns to action. He could be a difference maker. Reliable Devontae Booker will also be used in the ground attack. On defense, Leonard Williams (5.5 SCKs, 4 TFL, 1 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR) and LB Azeez Ojulari (5.5 SCKs, 6 TFL, 1 PD, 1 FF) are both premium performers.
Although in his last two starts Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady has completed 69% of his tosses, he has thrown four picks as well as six TD passes. Brady will once again be without Antonio Brown, However, both Chris Godwin (4 TDs) and Mike Evans (9 TDs), his two favorite targets, are ready to go. One special note, at this point, tight end Rob Gronkowski has been cleared to play. However, that may still change at game time. Leonard Fournette (4 TDs) leads the ground game. LB Shaquil Barrett (5.5 SCKs, 5 TFL, 2 FF, 1 FR) is dangerous on defense.
Our New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction
The Giants have been playing better as of late, while the Bucs have been struggling. We expect Tampa Bay will win. However, we think that NY will keep things interesting. With that in mind, our New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction is the Giants at +12.0.
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Summary – New York Giants vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pick:
Point Spread Pick – New York Giants at +12.0 (-110)
