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Las Vegas: The Giants are becoming less favored against Baltimore

By Jonathan Vogel

Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes as New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (92) defends during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ask any Vegas insider and you’ll get the same answer. Pessimism spreads around the New York Giants concerning the strength of the team in the last few weeks.

Giants favored to win by more than slightly over the coming days

Aug 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach Steve Spagnuolo and head coach John Harbaugh on the sidelines in the first half of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach Steve Spagnuolo and head coach John Harbaugh on the sidelines in the first half of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

The Vegas line look as such: with the Giants only slightly favored in Sunday’s game.

"0/09 6:50pm NYG-3 -120 BAL+3 +10010/10 10:30am NYG-150 BAL+130 NYG-3 +100 BAL+3 -120 44.5 -110 44.5 -11010/11 1:50am NYG-150 BAL+130 NYG-3 -105 BAL+3 -115 43.5 -110 43.5 -110"

This status update will follow the Vegas line as the week progresses culminating on Sunday morning. On balance, the two teams have mediocre records inverse of each other after Week 5. Baltimore has been a strong defensively and the Giants have to put trust in their offense to outmuscle the opposition. In their 2014 season, they allowed 35 less touchdowns and approximately 340 fewer yards.

Other factors that account for the only slight advantage this Sunday is the failed comeback against their northern division foes Green Bay Packers . That as well as the media explosion of controversy around the Giants offensive line and typical lip service to the Giants battered secondary. The signing of a injury-proof player — knock on wood — has taken place.

Over the next several days, you can expect these numbers to fluctuate depending on some factors. One critical factor is if head coach Ben McAdoo’s offensive line congeals in practice sessions to debunk last weeks promise of total and complete preparation for Mike McCarthy’s Packers.

Another factor is the Ravens history of a lack of success against the Giants whenever these two teams meet. The Giants have not faced the Ravens last season but when they did, the Giants showed toughness.

The Ravens are currently facing self-doubts after a questionable call that needs further review involving the axing of coaching staff.

Ravens fans are seeing the glass as half-empty nowadays making comparisons to their losing ways of yesteryears.

If you are planning to place your bet on the Giants, it might be the easiest decision to make short of deciding the presidential election.

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