Best Giants vs. Eagles Player Prop Bets for NFL Divisional Saturday
What kind of performances can we expect on Saturday evening from Miles Sanders and Jalen Hurts? Follow along as our NFL betting expert, Nick Galaida, breaks down his three favorite NFL prop bets for New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Tonight’s divisional round matchup between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles will be the third time this season that these NFC East rivals will see each other. Philadelphia won each of the two regular season matchups, and will be hoping for a season-sweep on Saturday with a trip to the NFC championship game on the line.
As kickoff approaches this evening, the value on the side and total has been stripped of much of its initial value. Instead, bettors should turn their attention to the player prop market for this contest. Below, we have three recommendations worth considering for your betting card for this NFC playoff battle!
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Giants vs. Eagles – NFL Divisional Round Player Props
- Miles Sanders o68.5 rushing yards
- Jalen Hurts u246.5 passing yards
- Jalen Hurts u1.5 passing touchdowns
Miles Sanders o68.5 rushing yards (-115), MGM
In the first regular season meeting this year between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, Miles Sanders ran for 144 yards on only 17 carries in a 48-22 victory. In the divisional round, Sanders will get another opportunity at a New York run defense that ranked 30th out of 32 teams in rush EPA from Week 10 to Week 18. Further supporting this play, the Giants ranked 30th in opponent yards per carry for the entire season.
Coming off of a bye, expect Sanders to be fresh and ready to make an impact on the outcome of this game. Coming off of a bye during the regular season, Sanders had 78 rushing yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jalen Hurts u246.5 passing yards (-120), MGM
In Week 14, Hurts had 217 passing yards against the Giants in a blowout game script. In Week 18, Hurts had 229 passing yards against a New York defense that rested the majority of their starters. There are multiple reasons to like the under in this spot for Hurts – 1) the potential for a blowout game script; 2) it is questionable as to how healthy Hurts’ shoulder is ahead of this matchup.
In his return to the field from injury in the regular season finale, Hurts completed only 20 of 35 pass attempts. He was 3-for-9 when under pressure, including an interception. Though it is possible that two additional weeks of practice have helped Hurts feel more comfortable, there is reason to believe that he will be at less than full strength this evening.
Jalen Hurts u1.5 passing touchdowns (+120), DraftKings
The concerns around the health of Jalen Hurts could also impact decision-making with regard to play calling tonight. In Week 18, Hurts was 18 for 23 throwing the ball within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage or behind the line of scrimmage in Week 18, but took only a handful of shots deeper down-the-field in the contest. Though part of that play calling is likely attributable to the fact that Philadelphia did not need a gun-slinging approach to beat the short-handed Giants in Week 18, bettors should be cautious if expecting too much from Hurts through the air in this spot. At plus-money the under is worth a small wager here.
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