NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants - Week 2

The New York Giants (0-1) face the Dallas Cowboys (0-1) at AT&T Stadium for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cowboys started the week as 6.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.5, leaving the Cowboys at -250 and Giants at +205.

The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-20 Dallas.

  • The Giants (-110) have a 5-13-0 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Cowboys (-110) hold a record of 8-10-0 across the same span.

Points on the board

  • The Giants have scored 15.5 points per game since the beginning of last season (31st in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better over the same span, averaging 20.6 (T21st).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of just 291.2, the Giants rank 31st in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 18th with 326.3 yards per game over the same span.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Giants have given up 351.6 per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league), while the Cowboys have allowed an average of 352.3 (28th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Giants have recorded 188.1 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys' defense has given up 214.0 passing yards per game (13th) across the same period.
  • Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 225.0 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (12th in the league), while the Giants' defense has given up 210.7 passing yards per game (9th) across the same period.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Giants have recorded 103.2 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (24th in the league). The Cowboys have performed at a poor level when defending the run and rank among the worst teams in the league (29th), allowing 138.3 per game.
  • On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded 101.3 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (27th in the league), while the Giants are giving up 140.9 rushing yards per game (30th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Giants have recorded 15 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (28th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Cowboys, who have recorded 22 (T12th).
  • On offense, the Giants have recorded 23 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T18th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 29 (T27th).

First to Score

The Giants are +124 to score first, while the Cowboys are -159.

  • The Giants have scored first in three of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Cowboys have scored first in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Giants are +150 to record the first touchdown, while the Cowboys are -186.

  • The Giants have recorded the first touchdown in four of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in seven of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    NY Giants Touchdown1 / 18+382
    NY Giants Field Goal2 / 18+316
    NY Giants Safety0 / 18+6800
    Dallas Touchdown3 / 18+174
    Dallas Field Goal6 / 18+282
    Dallas Safety0 / 18+7000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Giants are +164 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cowboys are -205.

  • The Giants have been the first to score 10 points in four of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
  • The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in nine of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Cowboys are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -195, while the Giants are +160.

  • The Giants have a 3-12-3 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 4-9-5 across the same span.

Last Time They Met

The Cowboys recorded a 27-20 victory over the Giants at AT&T Stadium when these teams last met in Week 13, 2024. The Cowboys have now won eight straight against the Giants.