The New York Giants are slated to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on October 28, 2024, with the kickoff set for 8:15 PM. This season, the Giants hold a record of 2-5-0, placing them 4th in their division and 15th in their conference. They’ve scored 99 points while surrendering 149, resulting in a -50 point differential. In stark contrast, the Steelers are positioned much higher, ranking 2nd in their division and 5th overall in the conference with a record of 5-2-0. They’ve scored 161 points and allowed only 101, boasting a positive point differential of 60.
Last game performances saw the Giants falling to Philadelphia with a meager score of 3-28, managing only 10 first downs and accumulating 76 rushing yards and 43 passing yards. On the more dominant side, the Steelers triumphed over the Jets with a convincing 37-15 victory, achieving 21 first downs and amassing a total of 409 yards, with 149 coming from the run and 260 through the air.
Quarterback Daniel Jones of the Giants last week passed for 99 yards with a passer rating of 77.28, lacking in touchdown contributions. Contrastingly, Steelers’ Russell Wilson threw for 264 yards and scored 2 touchdowns, earning a high passer rating of 108.98.
As we look ahead to the matchup, betting odds are crucial for those interested in the game’s likely outcomes. The Steelers are favored with a point spread of -5.50, indicating expectations of a solid performance, while the Giants are at 5.50, reflecting their underdog status. The game’s over/under is set at 37.50, suggesting that a moderate scoring contest is anticipated. For direct win probabilities, the moneyline stands at -250 for the Steelers, indicating a strong likelihood of a home win, whereas the Giants are at +206, presenting a possible but less probable upset.