New York Giants @ Green Bay Packers NFC Divisional Playoff Free Pick

New York Giants Green Bay Packers NFC Divisional Playoff Free Pick: This game should be fun. I feel like both defenses will be better this time around. The Packers should be ready and healthy after a two week (3 weeks for some of their key players) off. I guess there’s a chance they’ll be rusty, but that chance is very small. In the NFL giving guys that have been through 1000 on the field car-wrecks a couple weeks off can only do wonders for their physical well-being. The Packers have done this before, remember, won big games in the post-season – I think they know what they’re dealing with.

The Giants have been very good of late, riding a late season hot streak into the playoffs. It showed when they absolutely dismantled the Atlanta Falcons in the wild-card round. I think Atlanta’s safe game plan had something to do with that outcome, but the Giants’ defense has certainly stepped up down the stretch, and they probably come in to Green Bay as healthy and strong as they’ve been all year. So yes, like I said, both defenses should be better in this one.

Eli Manning has been downright impressive this season, and the only reason you haven’t heard a ton about his amazing year is because of the seasons Aaron Rodgers, Brees, and Brady put on the board. Oh, and because Tebow gets a little attention. The bottom line is, the Packers’ defense isn’t what it was last year – for some reason – and Eli will get the ball in the end zone a few times.

But I just don’t think the Giants are consistent enough. They weren’t very strong early against Atlanta, scoring just 7 first half points despite running and passing with success. They just don’t have that consistency. The Packers have it. I can see the Packers winning by a couple scores.

That being said, the Giants just have some magic that keeps games close. Eli is really good taking big chances late, and his receivers are very solid. I think he gets the job done, and by done, I mean I think the Giants cover – if just by a hair.

New York Giants (+8) Green Bay Packers

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| January 15th, 2012 by Milla Wreford | Posted in Betting Trends |

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