Giants vs. Texans Recap: Skattebo's 124 Yards Fuel an OT Win

The Giants beat the Texans 27-21 in overtime on Sunday. New York led 14-6 late in the first half, Houston tied it twice, and Devin Singletary ended it with a 30-yard touchdown run with 7:25 left in the extra period. The Giants ran the ball 34 times for 188 yards and held the ball for 35:50. Four DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game.

What cashed

ALT: Cam Skattebo 30+ rushing yards (-106 at DraftKings): CASHED

• Our read: Skattebo had cleared 30 rushing yards in 8 of his last 10 games, and the best price (-106) implied about 51% against roughly 75% from his recent games.
• What happened: He finished with 17 carries for 124 yards, a long of 42, and a 16-yard touchdown run with 8:55 left in the fourth that put New York up 21-14. That is 94.5 yards over the line.
• Worth watching: When the Giants lean on the run like this, a low alt rushing line on their lead back is a simple ladder start. Check his carry share before the next one.

ALT: Kayshon Boutte 15+ receiving yards (+128 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Boutte had cleared 15 receiving yards in 9 of his last 10 games, and +128 implied only 44%.
• What happened: One catch did it. He had 1 reception on 2 targets for 25 yards.
• Worth watching: This was a thin-volume cash in a game where Houston threw for just 153 net yards. The angle is the price on a low line, not the workload.

ALT: Dalton Schultz 30+ receiving yards (+110 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Schultz had cleared 30 receiving yards in 7 of his last 10 games, and plus money implied 48% against about 67% from his recent games.
• What happened: He led the Texans with 5 catches on 6 targets for 45 yards, a long of 17. That cleared the line by 15.5.

ALT: Dalton Schultz 3+ receptions (-192 at FanDuel): CASHED

• Our read: Schultz had 3 or more catches in 5 of 6 games this season and 8 of his last 10.
• What happened: He finished with 5 catches, 2.5 over the line.
• Worth watching: Schultz tied Xavier Hutchinson for the team lead with 6 targets. A steady tight end target share is what keeps a low reception line in play.

How the game played out

Houston scored its first six points on two long Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals, from 58 and 57 yards, then tied it 14-14 right before the half on a C.J. Stroud touchdown pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. and a two-point conversion. Stroud found Hutchinson from 3 yards out with 52 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. The Giants outgained Houston 420 to 237, and J.J. McCarthy completed 20 of 28 passes for 252 yards with no interceptions. Malik Nabers had 7 catches for 111 yards.

Trends to watch

• Skattebo's 7.3 yards per carry on 17 attempts came with three other Giants also scoring on the ground. Watch how the goal-line work is split before backing his touchdown props.
• Houston ran 25 times for 84 yards, with Woody Marks at 19 carries for 66. A tough day on the ground keeps the short passing game, and Schultz, involved.
• The Texans committed 10 penalties for 80 yards. Drive-killing flags can cap a team total even when the defense holds up.

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