The New York Giants (3-2) play the Dallas Cowboys (2-3) looking to add to their three-game winning streak. The game starts at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct 25 and can be seen on FOX.
In a Week 1 meeting between these two teams, the Cowboys got past the Giants 27-26. Dallas has won five straight against New York, dating back to the five season. Uani Unga led the way for the Giants defense in the last game, totaling 10 tackles and one interception. Jason Witten had a big performance for Dallas, registering eight catches for 60 yards and two TDs. Tony Romo had a big day as well, contributing 356 yards and three TDs through the air.
The Giants, a five-point favorite, will be looking to defend their home field when Dallas visits. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is unavailable at the moment.
Heading into Week 7 of league action, the Giants are 3-3 for both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS). New York averages 337 passing yards in home contests, ranking third in the NFL. Transitioning to the New York defense, there are some factors that could impact the outcome. The Cowboys will be matching up against a skilled New York run defense, which allowed 95.6 rushing yards over its last five matchups. If the game is close late, the Giants may have an edge. Dallas finishes away games poorly, giving up an average of 11.5 points in the fourth quarter. Mistakes and a lack of focus may be factors that benefit the Giants in the game. The Cowboys lead the league in road penalties with 12 per game.
Moving to the road team, the Cowboys have 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS records this season. The Cowboys pass offense has a completion rate of 73.5%, highest in the NFL. Switching gears to the Dallas defense, it has some favorable matchups that it may be able to take advantage of as well. Dallas’s defense ranks in the top half of the league for rushing yards allowed and could have the upper hand this week against the 28th-ranked rushing attack of the Giants, which averages 89.5 yards on the ground per game. The Cowboys could take advantage of New York’s habit of allowing high-scoring fourth quarters. They are 31st in the NFL in fourth-quarter points allowed at home with 14.3. Dallas has an average time of possession of 33:11 this season, ranking fourth in the league.
Predictions: SU Winner – NYG, ATS Winner – NYG
Notes
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 6 games at home.
NY Giants are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Giants last 5 games when playing Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Giants last 8 games when playing at home against Dallas.
NY Giants are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing NY Giants.
Dallas is 8-15-1 ATS in their last 24 games when playing NY Giants.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Giants.
Dallas is 1-1 SU when leading at the start of the fourth quarter this season. New York is 3-2 SU when carrying a lead into the fourth quarter.
The New York passing attack is ranked 10th in the league, while the Dallas pass defense is only ranked 17th. The Cowboys’ passing game is ranked 17th, compared to the 30th-ranked pass defense of the Giants.
