Cowboys vs. Giants Week 18 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

In a battle of two division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) will meet the New York Giants (3-13). The Cowboys are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The expected point total for the matchup is 50.5.

The Cowboys own the best offense this season in terms of total yards (398.6 yards per game), but they rank third-worst on defense (376.8 yards allowed per game). The Giants rank 15th in total yards per game (330.6), but they've been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL with 364.1 total yards conceded per contest.

Cowboys vs. Giants Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Venue: MetLife Stadium
• Total: 50.5 points
• Spread: Cowboys -3.5
• Moneyline: Cowboys (-192), Giants (+160)

How to watch Cowboys vs. Giants

• TV Channel: FOX (KNIN-Boise, ID)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Cowboys vs. Giants

• The Cowboys and their opponents have scored more than 50.5 points in 11 of 16 games this season.
• A total of 11 out of 16 Dallas games this season have hit the over.
• Giants games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 50.5 points in six of 16 outings.
• In New York's 16 contests this year, the combined scoring has gone over the point total 10 times.
• The teams combine to score 50.1 points per game, 0.4 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• Opponents of these two teams score 56.2 combined points per game, 5.7 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Cowboys vs. Giants

• Dallas has covered the spread seven times in 16 games this season.
• Dallas has been favored by 3.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
• The Giants have covered eight times in 16 chances against the spread this year.
• New York is 7-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
• The Giants are 2-5 overall, and 3-4 against the spread, at home.
• New York is 3-1 ATS as 3.5-point underdogs or more at home.
• The Cowboys are 3-5 overall, and 3-5 against the spread, away from home.
• On the road, Dallas has one win ATS (1-2) as 3.5-point favorites or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Cowboys vs. Giants

• Dallas has compiled a 4-5 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 44.4% of those games).
• This season, the Giants have won two out of the 14 games, or 14.3%, in which they've been the underdog.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -192 or shorter, Dallas has a record of 3-1 (75%).
• New York has entered 11 games this season as the underdog by +160 or more and is 2-9 in those contests.
• The Cowboys have an implied moneyline win probability of 65.8% in this matchup.

Dunkel Prediction for Cowboys vs. Giants

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