Picks for 10/28/24
NFL
8:15 PM EST
Rotation # 292
Giants/Steelers Over 36.5 (win)
The New York Giants are a mess right now. On offense, Daniel Jones was pulled in the 4th quarter last week in their blowout loss to the Eagles. The Giants have been awful in their home building. Playing on the road, even in Pittsburgh, takes a little pressure off Jones. It’s now or never to save his career. The Giants have talented receivers that can make big catches. Rookie Malik Nabers is an X factor. This total is set for if Justin Fields was the quarterback, but Russell Wilson has sparked the passing attack, so we will see the ball thrown down the field. The Giants secondary has yet to have one interception heading into the year’s second half. They are also dealing with injuries at cornerback, so the Steelers will look to exploit them. Wilson should be able to find George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth for long connections. The Steelers have scored 30+ points two weeks in a row and should be able to have another high-scoring output. The Steelers are eager to gain another game in the AFC North over the Ravens and Bengals, who lost yesterday. Most of the bad teams against the spread failed to cover this week. These trends tend to correct themselves. Pittsburgh is rightfully getting 75% of the action tonight. Monday Night Football is more of an event than a game. The safer bet is the total. Take the Over.
8:15 PM EST
Rotation # 292
Giants/Steelers Over 36.5 (win)
The New York Giants are a mess right now. On offense, Daniel Jones was pulled in the 4th quarter last week in their blowout loss to the Eagles. The Giants have been awful in their home building. Playing on the road, even in Pittsburgh, takes a little pressure off Jones. It’s now or never to save his career. The Giants have talented receivers that can make big catches. Rookie Malik Nabers is an X factor. This total is set for if Justin Fields was the quarterback, but Russell Wilson has sparked the passing attack, so we will see the ball thrown down the field. The Giants secondary has yet to have one interception heading into the year’s second half. They are also dealing with injuries at cornerback, so the Steelers will look to exploit them. Wilson should be able to find George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth for long connections. The Steelers have scored 30+ points two weeks in a row and should be able to have another high-scoring output. The Steelers are eager to gain another game in the AFC North over the Ravens and Bengals, who lost yesterday. Most of the bad teams against the spread failed to cover this week. These trends tend to correct themselves. Pittsburgh is rightfully getting 75% of the action tonight. Monday Night Football is more of an event than a game. The safer bet is the total. Take the Over.
MLB
8:08 PM EST
Rotation # 905
Dodgers +125 over Yankees (win)
Buehler/Schmidt
Walker Buehler did not look sharp in his limited innings this season but got back into playoff form in his last start, looking like the all-start of old. Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt has pitched well this year. Tonight’s game should feature good starting pitching and outstanding bullpen work. Aaron Judge has been in one of the worst postseason slumps imaginable. All the stars are aligning for the Dodgers to win the World Series. The Yankees picked the worst time for their bats to get cold. Take the Dodgers.