NFL preseason battles continue as the New York Giants (1-0) compete against the Houston Texans (1-1) on Saturday, August 17, at 1:00 PM ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Texans are currently favored with a point spread of -3.0 (-115).
The Giants look to continue their preseason success after defeating the Detroit Lions 14-3. Quarterback Tommy DeVito completed 8-15 passes for 92 yards and helped lead the offense.
Running back Dante Miller was ready to show off, as he had 12 carries for 63 yards. Eric Gray also had some quality possessions, with four receptions totaling 46 yards. Together, they will make a big difference in this game.
They finished 6-11 last year and third in the NFC East. Offensively, they were one of the worst in the league (30th) when they scored just 266 points (15.6 points per game). This will need to improve dramatically heading into the regular season.
On the other hand, they gave up 407 points, an average of 23.9 points per game. This ranked 26th in the league, so clearly, they have some adjustments to make for the regular season.
The Texans return to preseason action after a 20-12 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Star quarterback CJ Stroud played some, with a touchdown pass under his belt to help push them to victory. This shows good progress this season after going 10-7 in the AFC South and being first overall.
Davis Mills is leading them with 18 for 26 completed passes, a touchdown, and 191 yards. Xavier Hutchinson has earned six receptions with a total of 60 yards. They each will need to be locked in to push this offense.
They have averaged 18.5 points per game this preseason so far. Last season, they averaged 22.2 points per game (377 total), ranking 13th in the league. This was slightly above average, and they competed with many teams.
Their defense has allowed 16.5 points in the preseason. Compared to last season, they allowed 20.8 points a game (353 total) and ranked 11th overall. This shows that they were able to lock teams down and keep games close.
MyBookie offers compelling NFL betting odds for the New York Giants vs. Houston Texans showdown. The Texans are three-point favorites to succeed and have some positive momentum on their side.
The Giants and Texans were at opposite ends of the spectrum for offense and defense last season. The Giants still need a lot of work, and their current roster will have some problems against the Texans. Look for the Texans to power through.
