Giants vs. Commanders Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Week 2

Iain MacMillan | Sep 10, 2024

Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The New York Giants and Washington Commanders will face-off in a game between the two 0-1 teams in the NFC East.

Many people believe it's a foregone conclusion that the Cowboys and Eagles will lead the division which means the Commanders and Giants will be battling for third place. This week's game will go a long way in determining the outcome of that battle.

Let's dive into everything you need to know to bet on this game.

Giants vs. Commanders Odds, Spread, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Spread

Giants +2.5 (-104)
Commanders -2.5 (-118)

Moneyline

Giants +124
Commanders -146

Total

OVER 43.5 (-110)
UNDER 43.5 (-110)

Giants vs. Commanders How to Watch

Date: Sunday, Sept. 15
Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Northwest Stadium
How to Watch (TV): FOX
Giants record: 0-1
Commanders record: 0-1

Giants vs. Commanders Betting Trends

Giants are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games
The UNDER is 11-5 in the Giants' last 16 games
Giants are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. Commanders
Commanders are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games
Commanders have lost six straight games vs. NFC East opponents
Commanders have lost seven straight home games

Giants vs. Commanders Injury Reports

Giants Injury Report

Nick McCloud, CB - Questionable
Darius Slayton, WR - Questionable

Commanders Injury Report

Jer'Zhan Newton, DT - Questionable
Emmanuel Forbes Jr., CB - Questionable

Giants vs. Commanders Key Players to Watch

New York Giants

Malik Nabers: The Giants' rookie receiver was one of the few rookies to have strong Week 1 performance, hauling in five receptions for 66 yards. The Giants needs to find a way to get the ball in his hands as often as possible moving forward.

Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels: The Commanders' rookie had a solid Week 1 performance, completing 17-of-24 passes for 184 yards while also adding 88 yards on the ground on 16 carries. It wasn't spectacular, but he showed enough promise for his debut start. We'll see if he can build on that in Week 2.

Giants vs. Commanders Prediction and Pick

I broke down why I like the OVER in this game in this week's edition of the "Road to 272 Bets":

I'm not in on either of these two teams so with the Commanders set as 2.5-point favorites, I don't think there's an edge on either side. Instead, I'm going to bet the OVER and bank on the idea both these defenses are amongst the worst in the NFL.

The Giants gave up 6.1 yards per play to the Vikings in Week 1 and the Commanders gave up 6.4 yards per play to the Buccaneers. Heading into the season I was of the belief they've have two of the worst defenses in the NFL and that has been proven true through one week.

Even if you don't think either offense is good, a game involving two defenses this bad shouldn't be set at such a low number.

Pick: OVER 43.5 (-110)