The Washington Commanders take on the New York Giants in their first home game of the season on Sunday.
Washington is a slight home favorite but our Giants vs. Commanders predictions are happy to fade these two offenses that combined for just 26 points in Week 1. Read more in our free NFL picks below.
Giants vs Commanders prediction
My best betNeither team to score 3+ unanswered times (+115 at BetMGM)
My analysisThe New York Giants only scored twice in Week 1 — both field goals — and the Washington Commanders scored in each of the final three quarters with two Bucs scores in between. In fact, the Commanders’ final score came in the final minutes of the game with Jayden Daniels running for his second touchdown of his NFL debut.
Daniel Jones has historically had success against Washington, but all of that came at least two seasons ago. He only played in six games last season, missing both against Washington due to injury. The former sixth-overall pick’s time may be running out in New York.
These teams typically play back-and-forth games, which isn’t too surprising given their rivalry and lack of recent success. Only once in the last 10 meetings has a team logged 3+ unanswered scores. That was back in Week 18 of the 2021 season in a 22-7 Washington victory. The Commanders kicked a field goal in each of the first two quarters before scoring on an interception return early in the second half.
I don’t see anything like that happening here. In a game where points will be hard to come by, neither team should be able to run up the score.
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Giants vs Commanders same-game parlay
Jayden Daniels anytime touchdownAustin Ekeler 40+ rushing + receiving yardsUnder 43.5
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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels showed off his legs for two scores last week and while the Commanders may not want him to run too much, he’ll take it if the opportunities are there and they should be given his receiving corps.
Austin Ekeler had a strong Commanders debut last week with 62 total yards — 52 receiving on four catches and 10 rushing on two attempts. Look for him to remain a good secondary option to Brian Robinson Jr. in that backfield.
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Giants vs Commanders odds
Giants vs Commanders live odds
Giants vs Commanders opening odds
- Spread: New York +3 | Washington -3
- Moneyline: New York +120 | Washington -140
- Over/Under: Over 41.5 | Under 41.5
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Giants vs Commanders spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Commanders opened up as 3-point favorites on Sunday but that has been bet down to just 1.5 points as of Friday afternoon.
- The Giants have received most of the tickets but not as much of the handle while the odds have moved nearly two points.
- The total opened at 41.5 but has also been bet up to 43 with most of the action coming in on the Over.
