NFL : Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Odds & Prediction

Game Info: September 26, 2024 8:15PM EDT @ MetLife Stadium

Lately, the two teams have had a patchy performance with Dallas’s fighting spirit visible though they have lost in some important matches including a close clash with Baltimore and an embarrassing loss to New Orleans. However, they managed to beat the Browns with a huge win and have also won against the Las Vegas team in August. The Giants, on their part, recently defeated the Browns but have been inconsistent, losing to the likes of Washington and Minnesota. Both teams will be seeking to recover from previous losses and this will be important in achieving a win.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Cowboys -260 , Giants +215

Spread: Cowboys -5.5 , Giants +5.5

Over/Under: 45

Team Recent Performance

Dallas Cowboys

On September 23rd, they were defeated by Baltimore 25-28, losing on the +1.5 spread while going over the total points 47.5. On September 16th, they also lost to New Orleans 19-44, failing the -6.5 point spread but going over 47 the set total. They however managed to defeat Cleveland on September 9th, 33-17, and easily covered the +2 point spread and went over the total 42 as well. In the month of August, they were edged by the Chargers 19-26 and failed to cover the -4.5 but went over the set score line 33 and managed to beat Las Vegas 27-12 while on the +7 spread and went under 40.5.

New York Giants

Their last win came on September 23rd against Cleveland 21-15 and beating the +6.5 spread and the total of over 38. They lost to Washington on September 16th, 18-21, failing to cover the +1.5 spread and hitting the under 43. They also lost 6-28 to Minnesota on September 9th, failing to cover the +1 spread and hitting the under 42. In August, they were defeated by the Jets 6-10 despite being -3 favorites and lost to Houston 10-28 also missing the +1.5 spread with both games ending with the total points under 31.5 and 39.5 respectively.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

When it comes to the statistics, the Cowboys can easily dominate most of them with respect to the Giants. Dallas has a better record with 9 wins and only 1 loss compared to New York’s 1:9, having a 7-3 mark against spread in contrast to the Giants’ 3-7 spread. Both the teams also went over the total in 7 games out of 10 contested. The average points that Dallas scores is 33.3 and this is much higher than that of New York who registers 17.1. Rushing yards is also an area in which the Cowboys shine leading with 145.6 mean rushing yards per game while the Giants manage only 113.8, as well as in passing yards, which the Cowboys amass 274.5 yards as compared to the 188.7 by the Giants. Total yards thrown is another area where Dallas wins comfortably with advanced figures of 420.1 against 302.5. With regards to Turnover ratio, Dallas also has an edge because they average 1.2 turnovers compared to 1.9 for New York. In addition, their percentage of passes completed by their quarterback is also better, averaging 68.88% compared to 59.26%.

Team Injuries

Dallas Cowboys

DaRon Bland (CB, foot), Earl Bostick Jr. (T, leg), Durrell Johnson (DE, undisclosed), and Nathan Thomas (T, undisclosed) are on IR. Markquese Bell (S, ankle), Jalen Brooks (WR, ankle), and John Stephens Jr. (WR, hamstring) are questionable for the game.

New York Giants

Graham Gano (K, hamstring), Matthew Adams (LB, groin), Gunner Olszewski (WR, groin), Elijah Riley (S, concussion), Timmy Horne (DT, Achilles), Dyontae Johnson (LB, ankle), and Jonathan Sutherland (S, undisclosed) are on IR. Darius Slayton (WR, thumb), Nick McCloud (CB, knee), Micah McFadden (LB, back), and Dru Phillips (CB, calf) are questionable for the game after leaving the last match with injuries.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Dallas Cowboys will win and cover the spread, with the total going over 45.

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