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NFL Betting Odds - New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals
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By Simon Lombardo
Published on 11/23/2008
 

The Arizona Cardinals will find out exactly where they stand in the NFC when the Giants roll into town on Sunday. Odds makers are calling New York a road favorite in Phoenix. NFL betting lines have the Giants at -3.5 with the total sitting at 48.

The Giants continued to roll a week ago against Baltimore, beating the Ravens 30-10 for its fifth straight victory. New York's NFL-best rushing attack rolled, piling up 207 yards against a Ravens run defense that came in yielding a league-low 65.4 yards per game.

"We were confident that we would be able to run the ball," said Giants guard Chris Snee. "We knew it was to be tough and they were going to make some plays and stop some runs but we were confident that if we stuck with it we would be able to break some and that is what happened."

Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 96 yards on nine carries while Brandon Jacobs ran for 73 yards on 11 carries and two touchdowns.

Arizona needs to beat the Giants, have San Francisco lose at Dallas and Seattle tie or lose at the Redskins to win the division crown for the first time since the team was based in St. Louis.

"We're in good position," said coach Ken Whisenhunt. "But it's not a done deal yet."

The key for the Cardinals Sunday will be protecting quarterback Kurt Warner. If the Arizona offensive line can keep their Pro Bowl signal caller on his feet, Warner should be able to have success in the vertical passing game. Last week against the Seahawks, Warner completed 32 of 44 passes for 395 yards, his fourth straight 300-yard game.

Game after game, the Giants have proven they can win the close ones, the blow-outs, and the defensive battles. This week is going to be a shootout, Arizona can score. Take the over 48 points in this one.