Week 13 of the NFL season wraps up with the New England Patriots hosting the New York Giants on «Monday Night Football.»
The Patriots have won nine straight and sit atop the AFC East at 10-2. Meanwhile, the Giants have lost six straight and are in last place in the NFC East at 2-10.
There is some good news for the Giants, however, as rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart cleared concussion protocol and will return to the lineup against the Patriots.
New England is a 7.5-point favorite for Monday's game.
Matt Bowen, Liz Loza and Pamela Maldonado offer their picks, prop plays and analysis to help you bet the game.
Note: Odds by DraftKings Sportsbook and subject to change.
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Total points UNDER 46.5 (-112)
Maldonado: New England controls pace, wins time of possession, and forces long, methodical drives rather than explosive plays. The Patriots' pass defense is disciplined and their pressure rate at home will disrupt Dart, which often leads to the Giants' offense collapsing as they're forced into obvious passing situations. With the Patriots missing two starting linemen and leaning on efficiency over aggression, this projects as a slower, lower-scoring game.
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Cam Newton questions how the Patriots will perform against playoff teams after an easy regular-season schedule.
TreVeyon Henderson 70+ rushing yards (+104)
Bowen: Let's play the matchup with Henderson here. The Giants defense is allowing a league-worst 157.2 rushing yards per game. Henderson will see volume on Monday night, and we know he can create explosive plays.
Theo Johnson receiving yards OVER 32.5 (-109)
Loza: The run game is, understandably, pulling focus in this matchup, but there are points
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