Giants vs Buffalo Bills Preseason Prediction: Bills Favored as Rookie Dart Debuts
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Bills -3 Pick vs Giants: Rookie QB Dart Debuts in Preseason Opener
The Buffalo Bills open their preseason as 3-point favorites over the New York Giants on Saturday (1 PM ET). With both teams resting key starters, the spotlight falls on Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Probable Starters & Key Players:
| Team | Key Players Playing | Key Players Resting |
|---|---|---|
| NY Giants | QB Jaxson Dart (Rookie), DE Abdul Carter (Rookie) | All primary starters |
| Buffalo Bills | DE Joey Bosa, DE Gregory Rousseau, WR Josh Palmer, WR Keon Coleman | QB Josh Allen, RB James Cook, WR Khalil Shakir |
What to Expect:
- Giants: Veteran Jameis Winston starts at QB but expect significant snaps for first-round pick Jaxson Dart. The Giants are sitting all starters, giving rookies and backups major playing time. Rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter will see action.
- Bills: Mitch Trubisky starts at QB with Josh Allen resting. Buffalo plans to play its healthy defensive starters (Bosa, Rousseau) briefly. Key offensive weapons James Cook (contract) and Khalil Shakir (injury) are out.
Giants vs Bills Prediction:
Look for the Buffalo Bills (-3) to cover the spread. Here's why:
- Coaching Edge: Sean McDermott excels in preseason (15-9 ATS record). His complex schemes often confuse young QBs like Dart.
- Early Advantage: Buffalo's starting defense (even briefly) vs NY's backups gives them an immediate edge. Trubisky's experience should move the ball early.
- Rookie Challenge: Dart faces a tough first test against a well-coached defense, likely leading to mistakes.
- Trends: Giants coach Brian Daboll struggles in preseason (1-8 ATS).
While scoring may dip later, Buffalo's early advantages and coaching should secure the cover.
Betting Lines:
| Bet Type | NY Giants | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3 (-115) | -3 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | O 36.5 (-110) | U 36.5 (-110) |
Line Movement: The line shifted dramatically from Giants -1.5 to Bills -3 after news broke about Buffalo playing starters and NY resting theirs.
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