It's that time of the week again and our experts have the info you need to get you through the NFL conference championships a winner. Check out Sean Brennan's bettor's guide and then check out all of our Daily News staff picks for the two games this weekend.



GIANTS at 49ERS

Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Ch. 5, Niners by 2½, 42



BRENNAN'S BUZZ: Let's face it, of all the teams remaining in the NFL's postseason derby, none is on a better roll than Giants. With their rout of the defending champion Packers last week, the Giants became the first team that began the playoffs in the wild-card round to win their first two games by 17 or more points. (Yes, they keep stats on every freakin' thing).



As a side note to that little factoid, 10 of the previous 12 teams that won their first two playoff games by 17 or more went on to win the Super Bowl. (OK, put the cork back in the bottle, Giant fans. You still have a game to win.)



Yes, we know the Niners won the last meeting in Week 10. But remember, Big Blue played that game without the injured Osi Umenyiora and Ahmad Bradshaw, and Justin Tuck was hobbled. Now with their defensive line all healthy and happy, the Giants have piled up 17 sacks in their last four games, including four last week against the elusive Aaron Rodgers. Sounds to me like those two words will not be describing Alex Smith by game's end - healthy and happy, I mean.



And stomach bug or no stomach bug, Eli Manning is on too good of a run (607 passing yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT in the playoffs) to see it end now.



"We are not going to be denied," Antrel Rolle promised. "We have one mind, to win a championship." OK then, Giants fans, you have your marching orders: Commence Operation Blue Flu for Monday. You have some celebrating to do. Cheers.



IF I WERE A BETTING MAN: Giants and the under.

