Since the line opened earlier this week, there has been a little added excitement for most New York Giants fans with Eli Manning expected to return under center in Week 14.
When the line opened, the Giants were listed as 8.5-point road underdogs. The line has since moved a whole point. The Giants are now +9.5 for the Monday Night Football matchup, per BetMGM.
This would have been Daniel Jones’ first start of what will likely be many against the Philadelphia Eagles in his career. Instead, Manning will be under center carrying a 1-9 record against the Eagles since the start of the 2014 season. Manning will hope to get a win for Big Blue Sunday, ending their losing streak and give himself a career record over .500 as a starter.
The over/under remains at 47.5 as it was when the line opened. Seven of the Giants’ 12 games have gone over that point total this season.
This is the first of two games against the Eagles remaining on the Giants’ schedule as they will host Philly to conclude their disappointing season in Week 17.
The Eagles are fresh off embarrassing loss to the Miami Dolphins and will look for a rebound against Big Blue. With the Dallas Cowboys losing on Thursday Night Football, Monday’s game becomes crucial for the Eagles.
Getting a win on Sunday will be no easy task for the Giants. They have not played well against Philly in recent history and it seems as though Vegas oddsmakers think the change at quarterback benefits the Eagles.
Eli Manning will hope to get a win for his Giants in what could be his last game as the Giants starter but it will be a tough game as the Giants are heavy underdogs.
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