Underdog New York Giants playing with a 'chip on our shoulder'

In an unprecedented move, the underdog New York Giants are facing a 1-4 team, the New Orleans Saints, with a 1.5-point spread in their favor. This is the first time in history that a 1-4 team has been favored by 1.5 points on the road against a 3-1-1 or 4-1 home team. The Saints are on a three-game losing streak, while the Giants have been unstoppable in their last three games, with a record of 2-0-1.

New Orleans is allowing 30.2 points per game and has been struggling to stop the run. The Giants, on the other hand, have been scoring a lot lately, with Jameis Winston leading the team to victory. Oddsmakers and betting publics have been taken aback by the line, but the Giants have taken it as a motivational factor. Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson expressed his enthusiasm about playing as underdogs at MetLife Stadium, stating that it adds to the challenge and that his team thrives under such circumstances.

The Saints are 2-3 against the spread, while the Giants have a perfect record of 4-1 in that category. Last season, the Giants finished 4-13 but were 9-8 against the spread. This remarkable story first appeared on Giants Wire.