MetLife Stadium is set to light up with an NFC East clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants on Thursday night. This highly anticipated matchup comes on the heels of some one-sided contests last season, where the Cowboys secured dominant victories with scores of 40-0 and 49-17.
The Cowboys have a firm grip on this rivalry, riding high on a six-game winning streak against the Giants. They have also demonstrated their superiority within the division, clinching the NFC East title in two of the last three seasons. However, Dallas is looking to rebound from a two-game losing skid, showing a 5-5 record on the road since the start of 2023.
The Giants haven’t fared much better at home, with a 4-5 record at MetLife Stadium since last season. Yet, their recent 21-15 win over Cleveland could provide a flicker of hope for the home crowd. Notably, the last time the Giants secured a home victory over the Cowboys was back in 2020, eking out a 23-19 win.
Key Players to Watch
Dak Prescott continues to be a pivotal figure in this rivalry. The Cowboys’ quarterback boasts an impressive career passer rating of 101.6 against the Giants over 13 starts. Prescott has completed 64% of his passes for 3,433 yards and 25 touchdowns against the Giants, along with six interceptions. However, his performance this season has seen a slight dip, with a passer rating of 85.8, completing 60.7% of his throws for 851 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is another standout performer. Across six games against the Giants, Lamb has amassed 38 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. Last season, he notably caught 11 passes for 151 yards during their November 12 game against New York.
Rookie receiver Malik Nabers has been making waves this season, leading the Cowboys with 23 receptions for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Nabers has showcased big-play potential with six receptions of 20 or more yards and 127 yards after the catch, including 14 first-down conversions.
For the Giants, Wan'Dale Robinson will be a crucial player to watch. This season, Robinson has recorded 15 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown. His long reception of 20 yards and 63 yards after the catch demonstrate his capability to make impactful plays. In the recent victory over Cleveland, Robinson had seven catches for 61 yards.
Betting Insights
Heading into the game, the betting odds favor the Cowboys by 5.5 points. The over/under for the total points scored in the game is set at 45.5. Historically, the betting model yields a substantial return, boasting well over $7,000 for $100 bettors on top-rated NFL picks. The model’s reliability is backed by a track record of 188-130 on top-rated NFL picks, including a stellar 42-22 streak since Week 7 of the 2022 season.
This matchup stands to be another intense chapter in the storied rivalry between the Cowboys and the Giants. Whether Dallas extends its winning run or New York finds a way to break their streak will be a focal point for fans and analysts alike.