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🏈 Giants at Cowboys — Betting Preview
Matchup: New York Giants (0-1) at Dallas Cowboys (0-1)
Date/Time: Sunday, Sept. 14, 3:25 p.m. CT
Venue: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX
Broadcast: FOX
📊 Projected Betting Lines
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Spread: Cowboys -6.5 | Giants +6.5
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Moneyline: Cowboys -260 | Giants +210
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Total (O/U): 43.5 points
🔥 Key Storylines
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Both Teams Desperate: The Cowboys dropped their opener to the Eagles, while the Giants were handled by Washington. Neither wants to fall into an 0-2 hole.
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Dak Prescott vs. Daniel Jones: Prescott looks to clean up red-zone execution, while Jones faces pressure after turnovers and sacks in Week 1.
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Cowboys Defense Without Parsons: Dallas is still adjusting without Micah Parsons, but Dante Fowler Jr. and Donovan Wilson provided sparks.
📈 Betting Angles
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Cowboys at Home: Dallas has covered the spread in 7 of its last 10 games at AT&T Stadium.
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Giants as Road Dogs: New York is just 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when catching more than 6 points on the road.
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Totals Trend: The Under has hit in 5 of the last 7 meetings between these NFC East rivals.
🔑 Prop Bets to Watch
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CeeDee Lamb Over 6.5 Receptions (-120): Prescott’s top target should see heavy volume again.
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Daniel Jones Over 0.5 Interceptions (-140): Dallas’ secondary thrives on turnovers, and Jones is turnover-prone.
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Javonte Williams Anytime TD (+135): The Cowboys want him to be a red-zone hammer.
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First Half Under 21.5 Points (-110): Both teams started sluggishly in Week 1, and divisional games often open tight.
✅ Best Bets
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Cowboys -6.5: Dallas’ offense has more balance, and the defense should rebound at home.
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Under 43.5 Points: Recent history points to a grind-it-out divisional matchup.
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Lamb Over 6.5 Receptions: Volume + chemistry with Prescott makes this a strong play.
🎯 Prediction
The Cowboys’ extended rest and home-field advantage make them the safer play. New York’s protection issues are a poor matchup against Dallas’ front seven, even without Micah Parsons. Expect Dallas to control the pace, force turnovers, and get in the win column.
Final Score Prediction: Cowboys 24, Giants 17
Best Bet: Cowboys -6.5, Under 43.5, Lamb Over 6.5 Receptions
