Free NFL Picks Today: Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants 10/9/22

Free NFL Picks Today: Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants 10/9/22
Sun 9th October 2022

The New York Giants (3-1, 1-0 Away) face the Green Bay Packers (3-1, 2-0 Home), who will be out to build on their winning streak, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Packers are eight-point favorites, and the total is 41. New York is coming off a 20-12 win over the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium last Sunday. Daniel Jones was 8 of 13 for 71 yards. Saquon Barkley ran 31 times for 146 yards. Green Bay won for the third straight game last Sunday, beating the New England Patriots 27-24 at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers threw for 251 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Aaron Jones carried 16 times for 110 yards. Allen Lazard was targeted eight times, hauling in six receptions for 116 yards.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The teams are meeting in the regular season for the first time since December 2019, a 31-13 win for the Packers.

TALE OF THE TAPE

The Giants are averaging 19.0 points per game so far this season, 18th in the NFL, and they are facing a Packers defense that has surrendered 17.3 PPG (7th). Meanwhile, Green Bay has scored 18.8 points a game this season, 21st in the league, and New York is allowing 17.8 PPG (9th). The Giants rank as the league’s top team in rushing yards per game (192.5, 1st), while they are 31st in passing yards (160.5). The Packers are third in passing yards allowed per game (188.5) and 22nd against the run (126.8). Green Bay is 18th in the league in passing yards per game (250.0) and seventh in rushing (145.0). New York’s defense has been most beatable on the ground, as the Giants are 28th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (141.0). Against the pass, the Giants are 7th (200.0). New York is averaging 2.0 red zone trips a game this season, zeroth lowest in the NFL, finding the end zone 50% of the time (23rd).

TOP PERFORMERS

Through four games, Daniel Jones has thrown for three touchdowns (2 INT) and 157.8 yards per game to lead New York in passing. In one previous game away from home this season, he had two TDs (1 INT) and 188 yards passing. Saquon Barkley leads the team in rushing with an average of 115.8 yards a game over four games. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Richie James Jr. is the Giants’ leading receiver with 38.8 yards a game. Aaron Rodgers has six passing touchdowns (3 INT) with 233.8 yards per game through four games to lead Green Bay. Aaron Jones has been the team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 81.8 yards a game through four games. He has two total touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Romeo Doubs has been the primary target in the Packers’ passing game. He has two touchdowns and a 46.0 yard per game average through four appearances.

SportsTips’ NFL Pick:

Green Bay Packers (-375)

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