The New York Giants (0-2) are still searching for their first win of the season and will get another opportunity when they take on the Cleveland Browns (1-1) on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM ET. This NFL betting opportunity will occur at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns are currently favored with a point spread of -6.0 (-110).
The Giants are coming off a painful 21-18 defeat against the Washington Commanders, mostly a field goal battle. While the Giants had a solid offensive attempt, their defense lacked a strong line to hold back the Commanders.
Daniel Jones had a solid game, completing 16 of his 28 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Devin Singletary rushed 16 times for 95 yards and a touchdown. The offense showed positive signs, but clearly, it was not enough.
The Giants put up 304 yards and 18 first downs but did have a turnover. Their defense allowed 425 yards and 22 first downs, but no turnovers were made. This shows why the Giants struggled in this matchup.
The offense has barely scraped by with an average of 12.0 points a game, ranking 31st in the league. On defense, they have allowed teams to average 24.5, which puts them 25th overall.
The Browns return to action after an 18-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They had a solid 13-3 lead at the half, which gave them enough momentum to prevail.
Deshaun Watson completed 22 of his 34 passes for 186 yards. Jerome Ford led with seven carries for 64 yards, further advancing them down the field. They also had possession of the ball for a little over 34 minutes, which boosted their chances of success to take away from the Jags.
The Browns had similar stats when comparing their total yardage and first downs. The biggest difference was possession time and their defense stepping up late to stop any positive momentum for the Jags.
They put up 17.5 points per game and rank 22nd in the league. They also rank 22nd on defense for allowing their opponents to average 23.0 points a game. They need to find a way to defend themselves better moving forward and have made better strides against the Jags.
The NFL betting odds for the New York Giants vs. Cleveland Browns showdown have been offered through MyBookie. The Browns are currently six-point favorites.
Market trends also favor the Browns, showing they have a 64.7 percent chance of claiming victory. The Giants looked more appealing in their loss to the Commanders, but they still struggled defensively late. The Browns should be able to cover the spread.
