Cowboys vs. Giants Week 1 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Dallas Cowboys (0-0) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) -- against the New York Giants (0-0) in a matchup of two division rivals. An over/under of 48.5 points has been set for the matchup.

With 30.1 points allowed per game on defense, which ranked worst in the NFL last season, the Cowboys were forced to lean on their seventh-ranked offense (27.7 points per contest) to keep them in games. With 359.5 yards allowed per game on defense, which ranked fifth-worst in the NFL, the Giants had to rely on their 13th-ranked offense (333.5 yards per contest) to keep them in games last season.

Cowboys vs. Giants Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Venue: MetLife Stadium
• Total: 48.5 points
• Spread: Cowboys -3
• Moneyline: Cowboys (-162), Giants (+136)

How to watch Cowboys vs. Giants

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Cowboys vs. Giants

• In 13 of 17 games last season, the Cowboys and their opponents scored more than 48.5 points.
• Last season, 12 of the Cowboys' games went over the point total.
• The Giants played eight games last season that finished with a point total above 48.5 points.
• A total of 11 of New York's games last season hit the over.
• The two teams combined to score 50.1 points per game last season, 1.6 more points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams scored 55.9 combined points per game last year, 7.4 more than the total for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Cowboys vs. Giants

• Dallas won seven games against the spread last season, failing to cover 10 times.
• Dallas covered the spread once when favored by 3 points or more last season (in seven opportunities).
• The Giants covered nine times in 17 chances against the spread last year.
• New York was an underdog by 3 points or more 12 times last year, and covered the spread in eight of those contests.
• The Giants were 3-5 overall, and 4-4 against the spread, at home last season.
• New York was 4-1 ATS as 3-point underdogs or greater at home last season.
• Last season on the road, the Cowboys were 3-6 against the spread and 3-6 overall.
• Dallas had one win ATS (1-3) away from home as 3-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Cowboys vs. Giants

• Dallas won four of the 10 games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (40%).
• Last season, the Giants won three out of the 15 games, or 20%, in which they were the underdog.
• Dallas went 3-4 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -162 or shorter (42.9%).
• New York entered 12 games last season as the underdog by +136 or more and were 3-9 in those contests.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Cowboys have an implied win probability of 61.8%.

Dunkel Prediction for Cowboys vs. Giants

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