Cowboys vs. Giants Predictions - NFL Week 1 2026-27

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Match Details

Date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Start Time: 10:20 AM (AEST)
Stadium: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

It’s the first “Sunday Night Football” game of the season, and it doesn’t get much better than the Cowboys vs. Giant. They have a storied rivalry and a mutual hate for each other, which should make for a classic contest on Monday morning. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are favourites, but there could be an upset in the making.

Best Bet

Giants +2.5 @ $1.90

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The Giants didn’t have much success last season, but they ended the year with back-to-back wins, including one over the Cowboys. The 34-17 victory was a step in the right direction for this young team, which could make an impact this season.

They have Jaxson Dart at quarterback and Cam Skattebo at running back. They might be inexperienced, but they’re talented players, and they could take the Giants from a struggling team to a playoff team.

The Cowboys have had some changes to their team, but punters know what to expect. They’re always overhyped in the early stages of the season, and we’re not biting the $1.67 odds available for them to win this game.

The better value is with the Giants at +2.5, so include them in NFL picks this week.

Same Game Multi

Giants +2.5, Cam Skattebo Anytime Touchdown Scorer, Dak Prescott Under 1.5 Touchdown Passes, Total Points Under 48.5 @ $8.25

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Skattebo ended his season with an injury, but he looked good up until that point. He had five touchdowns in a three-game span, and if he’s ready to go, he should score a TD at juicy odds of $2.12.

A player who could struggle to throw touchdown passes is Prescott. The Cowboys are more likely to run the ball when they’re in the red zone, and his line is at 1.5 touchdowns for a reason, so take the under.

We’re also taking the under 48.5 points line. It’s usually a lower-scoring game in the opening week, as teams are figuring out their offence.

Best Value Bet

Giants Halftime/Fulltime @ $3.35

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Our NFL predictions have the Giants making an early statement, and we have them taking a halftime lead and winning the game.

There is a sense of positivity coming from the Giants camp, which is always good to see, and if they play anything like they did against the Cowboys last year, they’ll go a long way to winning this game.

Playing at home helps, so the $3.35 for a halftime/fulltime win is generous.

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

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