Will the Giants keep their clean sheet against Dallas?

There were only six teams left undefeated. One of them plays the Monday Night Game and if anyone had predicted before the season that the New York Giants would be one of the last undefeated teams, they probably would have been laughed at.

But it is indeed the case and now against the Dallas Cowboys without Dak Prescott the chances are not bad at all that the Giants will remain undefeated in this NFL Week 3. Favourites they are at least – both by the bookies and us.

Even though the Cowboys were able to surprise against the Bengals last time out, their lack of efficiency on offense was mercilessly exposed, especially in the second half. The Giants will definitely not underestimate Cooper Rush and Co. – as it happened to the Bengals.

So our prediction for New York vs. Dallas is a narrow victory for the team from the Big Apple. They also want to seize the opportunity to end their black streak against the Boys. If not now with their current personnel shortage, then when.

The Monday Night Game of NFL Week 3 kicks off at 02:15 in New York. The game can be watched live on DAZN.

New York Giants – Statistics & current form

The Giants are one of the very last undefeated teams. That is amazing, but part of the truth is that they have won their first two games by an average of just two points. Nevertheless: A win is a win.

Against Dallas now, it is unlikely to be another particularly watchable game. Dallas’ offence is currently too limited and the Giants’ too weak. However, New York have the best player in their ranks: Saquon Barkley.

Can Barkley make the difference?

He was already considered one of the top 10 players in the league before the season and his performances so far confirm this prediction. It’s not all that surprising though, as he was already one of the top 5 players in the league in his rookie year.

After tearing his cruciate ligament, however, it took him almost a whole year to get back to this level. With 236 yards he even leads all running backs after week 2 – ahead of greats like Chubb, Taylor, Swift or Fournette.

Since the Cowboys traditionally have their problems against the run (120.5 yards conceded per game this season), this could be the tool of choice for NY to turn the game in their direction on Monday. We also expect at least one rushing touchdown from Barkley.

20 points could be enough

Despite Barkley, we expect two semi-potent offenses, so the defensive strength of both teams will be a decisive point. Which defence allows less? Here, both teams are currently doing the same and allow an average of exactly 18 points per game.

However, home advantage and Saquon Barkley make us lean slightly towards the Giants, which makes betting on the home team our favourite betting option for New York against Dallas. The odds for this are also still quite acceptable at up to 1.95.

Key Players:
QB: Daniel Jones
RB: Saquon Barkley
WR: Sterling Shepard
TE: Daniel Bellinger
K: Graham Gano

Dallas Cowboys – stats & current form

The Dallas Cowboys’ first half against the Cincinnati Bengals came as a surprise to everyone, especially the Bengals. Even they didn’t expect the Boys to be so risky and varied. So it took two complete quarters to adjust.

As good as the first half was from the Cowboys’ point of view, the second half was worrying. There were very few first downs and the only points came from field goals as the clock ran out in the fourth quarter. That proved at least one thing: they can rely on their kicker Brett Maher this year.

Running game must be at the forefront

With the surprise effect of Cooper Rush now gone, the Cowboys should focus on their running game from now on through 1-2 punch Elliott and Pollard. These two have the skills to hurt any team. However, we get the impression that offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is a little too proud for that at times.

As a former quarterback, he still relies too much on the pass (as he did last year, especially when things aren’t going well). That could backfire, as we expect an interception or two from rookie quarterback Cooper Rush. He’s already 28, but will be making only his third NFL start ever on Monday.

Defense is already back in form

This means that the defence will once again have to provide the decisive plays on Monday. However, should there be some ball losses (after all, the Giants have created the most fumbles so far with 3), then the field could become very short for the boys’ defence.

We almost expect them to allow over 17 points this time, which could end up being tight for their offence as well. Thus, the odds on the Boys in Giants vs. Cowboys are very difficult to bet on. Picks on New York or subpar points are therefore more suitable.

Key Players:
QB: Cooper Rush
RB: Ezekiel Elliott
WR: CeeDee Lamb
TE: Dalton Schultz
K: Brett Maher

New York Giants – Dallas Cowboys Head-to-head comparison / H2H record

If not now, probably never. That must be the Giants’ slogan before this duel, which they have lost regularly in recent years. Only one of the last ten duels went to New York.

They will be all the more eager to break this Cowboys’ streak. Their chances are not likely to get any better any time soon without their regular captain on the field for Dallas. After all, when Prescott was also out two years ago, the Giants won the duel in their own stadium 23:19.

That is also one reason why we now believe NY can achieve this feat again. They know how to beat Prescott-less Cowboys and have the confidence of two opening victories. So for Giants vs Cowboys, odds on New York are our 1 recommendation.

New York Giants – Dallas Cowboys Tip

We’ve weighed up the pros and cons and end up favouring the Giants. With Jones, Barkley and Sheppard, the Giants are simply more well-coordinated than the Cowboys with their backup quarterback Rush, who is only starting his third game in the NFL.

The fact that he is still without a defeat speaks well for him, but was also due to courageous playcalling. This cannot go on forever, which is why a bet on the home team is our favourite betting option for Giants vs. Cowboys.

Alternatively, subpar points or some field goals are recommended picks. Under points, as we don’t expect too long drives and therefore many field goal attempts at the same time, which also brings the bet on over three field goals into play.