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Giants Super Bowl odds: Big Blue reflects undervalued prices in futures markets
The New York Giants have started 4-2-1 and sit atop the NFC standings, prompting the article to argue that their long Super Bowl odds may undervalue them. It points to a changed team culture under coach John Harbaugh, improved defence and close-game wins as reasons their progress could be sustainable.
DraftKings’ Super Bowl price has shortened only from 70/1 before the season to 65/1, while the Giants are 27/1 to win the NFC and favourites to win the NFC East. They have scored at least 27 points in four consecutive games, and allow the NFL’s third-fewest passing yards per game, at 184.9. The article notes that their four wins have all come against teams with losing records, and that tougher fixtures remain.
In short
- Giants lead the NFC at 4-2-1.
- Their Super Bowl odds are 65/1.
- Tougher opponents will test their early form.