Giants vs Cowboys Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2026
Last updated: Sep 14, 2026, 12:22AM | Published: Aug 31, 2026, 12:21AM
The New York Giants will sqaure off with the Dallas Cowboys in NFL Week 1 action at MetLife Stadium on Monday, starting at 10:20am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Giants vs Cowboys game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's NY Giants vs Dallas NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cowboys a 61% chance of beating the Giants at MetLife Stadium.
Giants vs Cowboys: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at MetLife Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Giants $2.45, Cowboys $1.59
- Line: Giants +3 ($1.91), Cowboys -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Giants at $2.45 and the Cowboys at $1.59.
The Giants are 3-point underdogs against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cowboys (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Giants and the Cowboys have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Giants vs Cowboys: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Giants vs Cowboys predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Giants vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Giants vs Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in Week 1 is the Cowboys winning 25-22.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Giants vs Dallas game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Giants vs Cowboys: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Giants vs Cowboys? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Dallas' Javonte Williams is the most likely player to score the first TD in Giants vs Cowboys.
Williams has a 14.2% chance of scoring the first TD at MetLife Stadium, while the Cowboys RB has a 54.0% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Giants First TD Tips
- Cam Skattebo: 10.6% probability
- Malik Nabers: 6.2% probability
- Jaxson Dart: 5.7% probability
- Isaiah Likely: 4.2% probability
- Tyrone Tracy: 4.2% probability
Cowboys First TD Tips
- Javonte Williams: 14.2% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 8.0% probability
- George Pickens: 7.2% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 4.7% probability
- Ryan Flournoy: 3.5% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Giants Anytime TD Tips
- Cam Skattebo: 46.9% probability
- Malik Nabers: 31.2% probability
- Jaxson Dart: 28.8% probability
- Isaiah Likely: 22.3% probability
- Tyrone Tracy: 22.1% probability
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- Javonte Williams: 54.0% probability
- CeeDee Lamb: 35.6% probability
- George Pickens: 32.7% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 22.7% probability
- Ryan Flournoy: 17.6% probability
Giants-Cowboys Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Giants' Jaxson Dart is projected for 215 passing yards. The Cowboys' Dak Prescott is expected to throw for 270 yards.
Giants Starting QB
- Jaxson Dart: 215 projected passing yards
Cowboys Starting QB
- Dak Prescott: 270 projected passing yards
Giants Rushing Yards
- Cam Skattebo: 55 projected yards
- Jaxson Dart: 35 projected yards
- Tyrone Tracy: 29 projected yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Javonte Williams: 81 projected yards
- Emari Demercado: 22 projected yards
- Dak Prescott: 10 projected yards
Giants Receiving Yards
- Malik Nabers: 62 projected yards
- Isaiah Likely: 39 projected yards
- Malachi Fields: 30 projected yards
- Darnell Mooney: 26 projected yards
- Theo Johnson: 20 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 81 projected yards
- George Pickens: 72 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 36 projected yards
- Ryan Flournoy: 32 projected yards
- KaVontae Turpin: 16 projected yards
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Giants vs Cowboys: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 game between the Giants and Cowboys at MetLife Stadium is scheduled to begin at 10:20am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Monday 14 September 2026
- Time: 10:20am AEST
- Venue: MetLife Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Giants vs Dallas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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