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Dallas Cowboys Look to Bounce Back Against New York Giants in Thursday Night Matchup

Game time: September 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET

Venue: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ

Article updated Sep 21, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In a Thursday night matchup, the Dallas Cowboys (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) will face off against the New York Giants (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) at MetLife Stadium. Dallas is coming off a loss

Game outlook

In a Thursday night matchup, the Dallas Cowboys (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) will face off against the New York Giants (1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS) at MetLife Stadium. Dallas is coming off a loss to Baltimore, while New York secured their first win against Cleveland. Dallas is favored to win, opening at -6.5 but currently holding a line of -4.5. The game will begin at 8:15 PM EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cowboys -210 | Giants +180

Spread: Cowboys -4.5 (-110) | Giants +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 68%.

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys faced a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens over the weekend, trailing by 22 points heading into the fourth quarter. Despite a strong comeback with a 19-0 scoring run in the final 15 minutes, they were unable to secure a win. Quarterback Dak Prescott had a standout performance, throwing for 379 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for a TD. The offense leads the league in passing yards but struggles in rushing. On the defensive end, the Cowboys allowed a significant amount of yards, particularly in rushing. Micah Parsons noted the need for the team to work together rather than individuals trying to do too much. There were several players on the injury report, including Markquese Bell and DeMarcus Lawrence. The team currently has a power ranking of 5, ranking 7 in offense and 30 in defense. They have a 1-2 record for the season and against the spread.

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New York Giants Analysis

The New York Giants secured their first win of the season by defeating their opponents despite a lackluster performance by the offense in the second half. The defense shined, holding their opponents to just 217 total yards and recording a season-high eight sacks. Rookie Malik Nabers continues to impress, becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve certain milestones in his first three career games. Head coach Brian Daboll highlighted Nabers' intelligence and adaptability on the field. The Giants currently rank 22nd in power rankings, with a struggling offense ranking at 31st in the league. In terms of defense, they rank 26th, giving up an average of 24.50 points per game. In terms of injuries, several key players are limited or absent from practice, including CB Adoree Jackson and WR Darius Slayton. Despite their challenges, the Giants are looking to build on their recent success and improve their overall performance in the upcoming games. Their next matchup is against Dallas, a team they have had recent success against.

Dallas Cowboys Face Uphill Battle Against New York Giants Amid Passing Game Struggles and Defensive Pressures

The Dallas Cowboys have consistently swept the two-game season series against the New York Giants for the past three seasons. In their recent game, Dak Prescott threw 12 more passes compared to the previous week in an aggressive attempt to stage a comeback. Given that New York's pass defense has outperformed Baltimore's this season, the Cowboys are likely to prioritize establishing the run game and resort to passing only when necessary. Although Dallas may increase their passing attempts against a depleted Giants' secondary, if New York's defense can pressure Prescott as effectively as they did against Watson, the Cowboys could face a challenging match. With some momentum in their favor, the Giants have a chance to break the current trend against the Cowboys or at least keep the game close. Considering these factors, the Giants may be the preferred choice for this match.

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SportsJaw Cowboys vs Giants archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cowboys vs Giants matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dallas Cowboys-303 → -250Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Giants+205 → +210Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Cowboys-6.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · New York Giants+6.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over44 (-110) → 45 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under44 (-110) → 45 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Dallas Cowboys
1-2 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Giants
1-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-22T02:35:40.770Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Dallas Cowboys faced a tough loss to the Baltimore Ravens over the weekend, trailing by 22 points heading into the fourth quarter. Despite a strong comeback with a 19-0 scoring run in the final 15 minutes, they were unable to secure a win. Quarterback Dak Prescott had a standout performance, throwing for 379 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for a TD. The offense leads the league in passing yards but struggles in rushing. On the defensive end, the Cowboys allowed a significant amount of yards, particularly in rushing. Micah Parsons noted the need for the team to work together rather than individuals trying to do too much. There were several players on the injury report, including Markquese Bell and DeMarcus Lawrence. The team currently has a power ranking of 5, ranking 7 in offense and 30 in defense. They have a 1-2 record for the season and against the spread.

The New York Giants secured their first win of the season by defeating their opponents despite a lackluster performance by the offense in the second half. The defense shined, holding their opponents to just 217 total yards and recording a season-high eight sacks. Rookie Malik Nabers continues to impress, becoming the first player in NFL history to achieve certain milestones in his first three career games. Head coach Brian Daboll highlighted Nabers' intelligence and adaptability on the field. The Giants currently rank 22nd in power rankings, with a struggling offense ranking at 31st in the league. In terms of defense, they rank 26th, giving up an average of 24.50 points per game. In terms of injuries, several key players are limited or absent from practice, including CB Adoree Jackson and WR Darius Slayton. Despite their challenges, the Giants are looking to build on their recent success and improve their overall performance in the upcoming games. Their next matchup is against Dallas, a team they have had recent success against.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-12New York Giants 17 · Dallas Cowboys 49
  • 2023-09-10Dallas Cowboys 40 · New York Giants 0
  • 2022-11-24New York Giants 20 · Dallas Cowboys 28
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Cowboys defeated New York Giants 20-15

Dallas Cowboys defeated New York Giants 20-15 on September 26, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. Dallas Cowboys' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 7-3. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-110) spread, New York Giants covered, while the 35 combined points finished under the recorded total of 45.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AveragejoeSpread · Dallas Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • 72dolphinsSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · New York Giants -6.5 (-110)Win
  • MickeytSpread · Dallas Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • JackCohenSpread · New York Giants -6.5 (-110)Win
  • MbcSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksSpread · Dallas Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • DtownsendTotal · Under 44 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsSpread · New York Giants -6.5 (-110)Win
  • BillywatersSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)
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  • TweiskoffSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • Teddy718Spread · Dallas Cowboys -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • Philly267Total · Under 44 (-110)Win
  • JeffjacksonSpread · New York Giants +6.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasTotal · Under 44 (-110)Win
  • JtphamTotal · Over 44 (-110)Loss
  • JtmcentireSpread · Dallas Cowboys +4.5 (-110)Win
  • Novacek84Spread · New York Giants +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeSpread · Dallas Cowboys -4.5 (-110)Win
  • EmcSpread · Dallas Cowboys -4.5 (-110)Win
  • RcSpread · Dallas Cowboys -4.5 (-110)Win
  • DpxsportsSpread · Dallas Cowboys +4.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · New York Giants +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Over 44 (-110)Loss
  • Kentc_Spread · Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • StevehSpread · Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • WarbuczSpread · Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • MoneymouthTotal · Under 45 (-110)Win
  • BOOTYSpread · New York Giants +5.5 (-110)Win
  • DocthizzSpread · New York Giants +5.5 (-110)Win
  • DocthizzTotal · Under 45.5 (-110)Win
  • JoannaspicksSpread · Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Amp2224Moneyline · Dallas Cowboys -255Win
  • KryptonSpread · Dallas Cowboys -5.75 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Dallas Cowboys -255Win
  • JohnTharpSpread · New York Giants +5.75 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpTotal · Over 45.5 (-110)Loss
  • BtTotal · Under 45.5 (-110)Win
  • BtMoneyline · Dallas Cowboys -255Win
  • BtSpread · Dallas Cowboys -5.75 (-110)Loss