The New York Giants (0-1) and Dallas Cowboys (0-1) will square off in Week 2 of the NFL season. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game will broadcast live on FOX.
The Cowboys are 5.5-point favorites over the Giants on the spread (Cowboys -5.5), with the over/under set at 44.5 total points. Dallas is a -245 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New York is +200 to pull off the upset.
Continue below for my Giants vs. Cowboys predictions and NFL picks for Sunday, September 14.
Giants vs Cowboys Prediction, Picks
- Giants vs Cowboys pick: Giants +6 (-115)
My Cowboys vs. Giants best bet is on New York to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
Giants vs Cowboys Odds for NFL Week 2
| Giants Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | +200 |
| Cowboys Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 44.5 -110o / -110u | -245 |
- Giants vs Cowboys spread: Cowboys -5.5
- Giants vs Cowboys over/under: 44.5 total points
- Giants vs Cowboys moneyline: Giants +200, Cowboys -245
- Giants vs Cowboys best bet: Giants +6 (-115)
New York Giants Giants vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Preview
This game opened with the Cowboys as 6-point favorites over the Giants, and that's a number I just can't get to.
If you're just looking at last week's Giants-Commanders box score, it seems like New York a listless football team. But that's simply not the case.
The Giants were in striking distance for most the game and blew some scoring opportunities that cost them the game. Their defense showed its potential with three sacks on Jayden Daniels.
This New York defense is probably better than the Eagles' unit that the Cowboys faced on Opening Night.
It's just a one-game sample size, but the Giants are second in Defensive DVOA and first in Defensive Rushing DVOA.
This is notable because I don't think the Cowboys' running game is for real.
Everyone's hyped about Javonte Williams being "back" because he scored two touchdowns, but he totaled just 54 rushing yards on 15 carries for a paltry 3.6 YPC.
The fact that Dallas hung around with Philadelphia last week is deceptive. This is Eagles team is vulnerable, much like the Bills.
The Giants are better than what they showed, and they also have the potential upside of Jaxson Dart at quarterback if Brian Daboll wants to pull the plug on Russell Wilson.
Giants-Cowboys DVOA Rankings
| Stat | Giants | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Offense DVOA | 29th | 18th |
| Rush Offense DVOA | 29th | 3rd |
| Pass Defense DVOA | 12th | 7th |
| Rush Defense DVOA | 1st | 6th |
| Special Teams DVOA | 18th | 14th |
Giants vs Cowboys Betting Predictions, Analysis
Ultimately, I just don't believe in Dallas.
CeeDee Lamb can put up a bunch of yards and I still won't waver on my position.
I don't buy George Pickens, either, and I don't love Dak Prescott constantly putting his guys in constant contested-catch situations that could lead to turnovers.
Week 2 road underdogs coming off a double-digit loss are 65% over the past 20 years.
That's just one of nine trends in Bet Labs that are partial New York in this spot.
Giants vs Cowboys Best Bet
- Giants +6 (-115)
My Cowboys vs. Giants betting prediction is on New York to cover the spread.
Moneyline
While I like the Giants to cover, I will not be betting their moneyline.
Over/Under
I will also be staying away from the game total.
Giants vs Cowboys Betting Trends
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