Friday, October 7, 2011

Week 5 - What's Up With My Giants?

Victor Cruz falls to the ground untouched after a reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of last week's game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Giants defeated the Cardinals 31-27. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

I started to think my New York Giants were going to go to the tank with all the injuries that piled up in the last  month and a half.  But after four weeks, the G-Men are looking pretty darn good.  Victories over St. Louis, Philly and Arizona gave us a 3-1 record, and with the Sea Chickens coming to town this weekend, we have a chance to up the ante.  After Seattle, a bye week, followed by Miami and another Super Bowl rematch with the Patriots. Realistically, Big Blue could go 6-1 leading to that game.  Hopefully, some of our walking wounded will be healed by then.

Last week, had us taking a pounding against the spread.  With the first bye week, it wouldn't surprise me if we get pounded head-to-head, as well.    

Last Week’s Results
Against the Spread: 5-5-6
Head to Head: 10-6

Season to Date
Against the Spread: 30-20-15
Head to Head: 42-22

Odds Courtesy of OddsShark.com

Bye Week Teams: Cleveland, Dallas, St. Louis, Miami, Washington, Baltimore

Sunday, October 9th

New Orleans at Carolina
Line: Saints by 7
Smooth’s Pick – New Orleans (31-20)

Philadelphia at Buffalo
Line: Eagles by 1½
Smooth’s Pick – Philadelphia (24-17)

Seattle at NY Giants
Line: Giants by 11
Smooth’s Pick – NY Giants (33-12)

Oakland at Houston
Line: Texans by 5½
Smooth’s Pick – Houston (26-14)

Cincinnati at Jacksonville
Line: Jags by 1
Smooth’s Pick – Jacksonville (17-12)

Tennessee at Pittsburgh
Line: Steelers by 2
Smooth’s Pick – Pittsburgh (20-14)

Kansas City at Indianapolis
Line: Colts by 1
Smooth’s Pick – Kansas City (18-16)

Arizona at Minnesota
Line: Vikings by 1
Smooth’s Pick – Arizona (21-19)

Tampa Bay at San Francisco
Line: Niners by 1
Smooth’s Pick – Tampa Bay (22-19)

NY Jets at New England
Line: Pats by 10 ½
Smooth’s Pick – New England (36-13)

San Diego at Denver
Line: Bolts by 3½
Smooth’s Pick – San Diego (20-17)

Green Bay at Atlanta
Line: Packers by 7
Smooth’s Pick – Green Bay (28-21)


Monday, October 10th

Chicago at Detroit
Line: Lions by 5
Smooth’s Pick – Detroit (25-21)

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