New England 12 over NY Giants. PICK: GIANTS. Not to win the game. I think in the end the Patriots will win. But: the Giants have good leadership on this team, thanks to people like Strahan and Toomer. Eli Manning is playing well; the Patriots have in the past given up some yards on the ground, which the Giants with their running game will likely exploit, and thus set up some Manning-to-Burress play action. The Giants have a good front four and can get some pressure on Brady. And the Giants are not only on a roll, but have won 10 straight ROAD games this season. They're not likely to be intimidated. And they're 3-0 against the spread this playoff season.
So that's why I like the Giants to cover in this game. But the Patriots in the end will win this game. Tom Brady has a sterling Super Bowl record and history; he has all those weapons to work with once again in this game, plus a Pats running game with Maroney and Faulk coming into its own. The Pats defense makes plays, and with Seau and others they have great leadership as well. So New England will win this game and complete their undefeated season. My guess for the score:
New England 28, Giants 20.
