Giants-Steelers odds: 5.5-point underdog Giants face daunting task on Monday Night Football

The New York Giants (2-5) enter their Monday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) as 5.5-point underdogs, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. This marks the 23rd straight game in which the Giants are listed as underdogs, extending their unfortunate franchise record.

The Giants are coming off a crushing 28-3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where they were outmatched by their former star running back, Saquon Barkley. That defeat leaves New York languishing at the bottom of the NFC East standings, and with a 2-5 record against the spread, they’ve struggled to find their footing this season.

On the other hand, the Steelers are riding high after a dominant 37-15 win over the New York Jets on Sunday Night Football. Behind veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh has surged to first place in the AFC North. The Steelers have been reliable against the spread, going 5-2, and they’ve excelled in limiting points, with five of their games hitting the under.

Primetime has been especially harsh for the Giants, as they’re 0-2 this season and just 1-14 in such games with Daniel Jones under center since 2019. The Steelers, playing their third primetime game in four weeks, have fared better with a 1-1 record under the lights this season.

Historically, the Giants hold the edge in the regular season series, leading 44-31-3, but the Steelers have won three consecutive matchups, including their last Monday night showdown on September 14, 2020, when Pittsburgh claimed a 26-16 victory. The last time these teams met in Pittsburgh was back in 2016, where the Steelers triumphed 24-14.

As the Giants look to reverse their primetime misfortunes and avoid sinking further in the standings, they face a daunting challenge against a surging Steelers team in front of their home crowd. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium.

Moneyline (ML): Steelers -295 | Giants +240
Against the Spread (ATS): Steelers -5.5 | Giants +5.5
Over/Under (O/U):36.5

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