Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants Betting Pick & Prediction 9/26/24
The Giants, looking for their first win of the season, host the Cowboys on Thursday, September 26th at 8:15 ET. The Giants are 0-3, while the Cowboys are looking to improve their record in this NFC East matchup. The Giants are +190 on the money line and +5.5 on the point spread, with the Cowboys favored at -231 on the money line and -5.5 on the point spread. The game is being televised on AMZN, with the over/under line set at 45 points.
DALLAS COWBOYS VS NEW YORK GIANTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New York Giants +5.5
This game will be played at MetLife Stadium at 8:15 ET on Thursday, September 26th.
WHY BET THE NEW YORK GIANTS:
- We have the Giants winning this one by a score of 25 to 24
- Not only do we have the Giants winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +5.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 45 points
Will The Cowboys Win As Road Favorites?
The Cowboys are now 1-2 following a 28-25 loss to the Ravens. Dallas fell behind early, as Baltimore led 14-3 after the first quarter. The Cowboys added a field goal in the 1st quarter but still trailed 21-6 at halftime. Dallas didn’t put up much of a fight until the 4th quarter when they scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Ravens’ big lead.
Despite their late surge, the Cowboys couldn’t complete the comeback. Derrick Henry had a big game for the Ravens, scoring twice and helping Baltimore take a commanding lead. Dallas made the score more respectable with three touchdowns in the 4th quarter, coming from KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert, and Hunter Luepke.
Despite the Cowboys’ 28-25 loss to the Ravens, they picked up 26 first downs and put up 361 yards through the air. Dallas struggled to run the ball, finishing with just 51 yards on 16 attempts. Dak Prescott led the passing attack, completing 28 of 51 attempts for 379 yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 91.
Prescott also ran for one touchdown. Jake Ferguson led the team with 95 receiving yards, while Rico Dowdle, who had 32 rushing yards, was the top rusher.
In their 28-25 loss to the Ravens, the Cowboys’ defense struggled to stop the run, giving up 274 yards on 45 attempts, including a 6.1 yards per attempt average. Despite not allowing a single completion, the Ravens still managed to put up 182 yards through the air. Dallas’ defense also allowed Baltimore to convert on 44.4% of their third down attempts.
The Cowboys’ defense failed to record a sack in the game and lost the quarterback hit differential by -6. Overall, they allowed 456 total yards to the Ravens, making it a tough day for the unit.
Are The Giants Going Win In At Upset At MetLife Stadium
The Giants are now 1-2 after pulling off a 21-15 win over the Browns. New York was on the road for this one and heading into the game, they were +6.5 point underdogs. The Giants not only won this game straight-up, but they also covered the spread with their six-point victory. The 36 combined points was well below the over/under line of 38 points.
Despite not scoring in the 4th quarter, the Giants were still able to come out on top. New York led 21-7 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Browns scored two 4th quarter touchdowns to tie things up. However, the Giants retook the lead with just 2:23 left in the 4th on a 43-yard touchdown run from Devin Singletary.
In their 21-15 win over the Browns, the Giants’ offense put up 21 first downs and 228 yards through the air. Daniel Jones completed 24 of 34 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 109. Malik Nabers was their top receiver, with eight catches for 78 yards and two receiving touchdowns. New York struggled on third down, converting just 28.6% of their chances, and Jones was sacked twice.
On the ground, the Giants rushed for 112 yards on 32 attempts. Devin Singletary led the team with 65 yards rushing, including a 43-yard run and one touchdown, and added 43 yards receiving. Jones didn’t throw any interceptions in the game.
In their most recent game, the Giants’ defense gave up 148 passing yards to the Browns, with two touchdowns. Despite this, the Giants’ defense played well, as they were able to sack the quarterback eight times. The Giants’ defense did not allow a single completion in the passing game, and the Browns were unable to convert on 71.4% of their third down attempts.
On the ground, the Giants held the Browns to just 69 yards rushing on 18 attempts. The Giants won the quarterback hit differential, the tackles for loss differential, and allowed just 217 total yards in their 21-15 win over the Browns.