Detroit Lions vs New York Giants Matchup

Read our Lions vs Giants pick and preview for this NFL pre-season week 1 game in East Rutherford. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this pre-season NFL matchup.

The Lions' pre-season games averaged 37.3 combined points last year, with Detroit going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Detroit's offense averaged 18 points per game in the pre-season last year (2023).
The Giants were 1-2 in the pre-season last year, and their games averaged 44.3 combined points.
New York was 0-3 ATS in the pre-season, with their offense averaging 20.3 points per game.
The Giants' defense gave up 24 points per game in the pre-season, while Detroit's allowed 19.3 points per game.

With the Giants favored at -184 on the money line, the Lions and Giants will kick off their pre-season on Thursday, August 8th at 7:00 ET. The Giants are -3.5 point favorites and the over/under line is set at 34.5 points. This NFC matchup, the first pre-season game for both teams, won't be televised, taking place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

Lions vs. Giants Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Detroit Lions at New York Giants
Where: East Rutherford at MetLife Stadium
Date: Thursday, August 8th
Betting Odds NYG -3.5, DET +151 | NYG -184 O/U 34.5

Lions Preview:

The Lions went 2-1 last pre-season, winning their only road game and going 1-1 at home. Detroit opened with a 21-16 win over the Giants in week one. They then lost to the Jaguars in week two but finished with a 26-17 win over the Panthers.

Lions Offense Breakdown

Despite being 15th in rush attempts, the Lions were dead last in rushing yards last pre-season. They averaged just 71.7 rushing yards per game. Detroit's offense was 15th in scoring, averaging 18 points per game, and 27th in yards per game with 257.7. Their passing game was more effective, ranking 10th in attempts and 22nd in yards.

Lions Team Defense

Even though the Lions' defense allowed 318.7 yards per game last pre-season, which was 27th in the NFL, they were 11th in terms of points allowed, giving up 19.3 points per game. Detroit allowed 206 passing yards per game (14th) and 112.7 rushing yards per game (16th).

Giants Preview:

Giants Offense Breakdown

Finishing 12th in the league, the Giants averaged 20.3 points per game last pre-season. They were 25th in yards per game, averaging 275.7 yards per game. In the running game, they were 14th in attempts but 23rd in yards, and in the passing game, they were 15th in attempts and 20th in yards.

Giants Offense Breakdown

Finishing 12th in the league, the Giants averaged 20.3 points per game last pre-season. Their passing game was 20th in the NFL, averaging 187 yards per game, with 31.3 attempts. However, their total yardage per game was 275.7, ranking 25th, and their rushing game ranked 23rd in yards and 14th in attempts.

Giants Team Defense

During last year's pre-season, the Giants' defense gave up 288 yards per game, ranking 25th in the league. They finished 20th in points allowed, giving up 24 points per game. New York was tough to run against, giving up just 79.7 rushing yards per game, the 3rd lowest figure in the league. Against the pass, they allowed 208.3 yards per game.

Lions vs Giants Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 26 points per game while allowing 26. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
When looking at their past three home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 20 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
As the betting underdog, the Lions have an ATS mark of just 9-1 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
The last ten games that New York was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.