Giants vs Bills weather: Latest details for Saturday's preseason game
It will be the last first preseason game at Highmark Stadium when the Bills take on the New York Giants. It's also going to be amid afternoon summer heat, with a 1 p.m. kickoff and highs in the upper 80s.
Orchard Park weather for Giants vs. Bills game
The National Weather Service in Buffalo predicts temperatures of 84 degrees at kickoff, with a sticky dew point and sunny skies. Winds will be mild, with single-digit winds out of the south.
The AccuWeather forecast predicts temperatures of 85 degrees at the start of the game, with partly sunny skies and a very high UV index, so Bills Mafia should be sure to pack their sunscreen. The RealFeel temperature is a simmering 92 degrees, with wind gusts of 12 to 13 mph during the game.
How Giants vs. Bills weather will impact odds, betting
While cold weather and precipitation affect offensive efficiency, there's little evidence that heat affects the product on the field for the NFL. So this preseason matchup won't be impacted much by weather (though much more by the absence of the reigning league MVP). Passing yards do trend slightly upward as temperature increases, while rushing yards tend to decrease a bit, based on an analysis in The Athletic.
The region is seeing a notable increase in average temperature over the course of the season, although it's New York so there's always a chance for late season snow in Buffalo. Average temperatures from September to December in Buffalo have increased 3.2 degrees since 1970, according to Climate Central.
The Bills are favored by 1.5 points in the preseason bout with the Giants, giving a narrow edge to the home team. The over/under is set at 37.5 points.
The Bills lead the all-time series against the Giants, 8-7, including the Super Bowl XXV loss in 1991. The Bills won the regular season matchup between the teams on Oct. 25, 2023 in Orchard Park, 14-9.
The Bills and Giants play Saturday, Aug. 9 at 1 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The game will be broadcast on local CBS affiliates, including WROC Channel 8 in Rochester. Andrew Catalon and Steve Tasker will call the game with sideline reporter Maddy Glab.
— Steve Howe reports on weather, climate and the Great Lakes for the Democrat and Chronicle. An RIT graduate, he has covered myriad topics over the years, including public safety, local government, national politics and economic development in New York and Utah.
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