Free NFL Week 2 Pick: Giants vs. Commanders Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders (0-1)
Date: Sunday, September 15th
Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Commanders Field, Landover MD
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) New York +2.5 | Washington -2.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: New York +121 | Washington -145
NFL Betting Total: O/U 43.5
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Giants vs. Commanders Gameday
Get ready for Week 2, folks! The NFL season is in full swing, and this New York vs. Washington showdown is one to watch. Both teams are coming off tough losses in Week 1, making this matchup a crucial bounce-back opportunity.
The Giants are sitting at +2.5 underdogs, and while Washington is favored at -2.5, don’t sleep on New York to cover.
The moneyline gives New York some juicy value at +121, while Washington sits at -145, but the real intrigue is the total set at 43.5 points.
The Giants won both of their matchups against the Commanders last season, with their first win coming by a score of 14-7, despite being underdogs. In the second game, the Giants won 31-19. In that game, the Giants were +7.5 point underdogs. The over/under line for game two was 38.5 points, and the teams combined for 50 points.
New York Giants
After a 28-6 loss to the Vikings, the Giants are still looking for their first win of the season. New York was hoping for a better outcome after entering the game as slight +1 point underdogs at home. The Giants’ record is now 0-1, and they not only lost straight-up but failed to cover the spread with their 22-point loss.
New York did manage a 23-yard field goal in the 1st quarter, but the Vikings responded with a touchdown and led 7-3. From there, the Giants gave up a touchdown in the 2nd quarter and two more in the 3rd, putting the game out of reach. The over/under line was set at 42 points, and with the teams combining for only 34, those who bet the under came out ahead.
New York Giants Stats
The Giants’ offense struggled in their 28-6 loss to the Vikings, managing only 166 yards passing and 74 yards rushing on 21 attempts. New York’s offensive line allowed five sacks, and Daniel Jones finished with a passer rating of 44, going 22/42 for 186 yards, with two interceptions and no touchdowns.
Malik Nabers led the Giants with 66 yards receiving, while Devin Singletary was the top rusher with 37 yards. New York finished the game with just 14 first downs and a 52.4% completion rate on third down.
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In their 28-6 loss to the Vikings, the Giants’ defense gave up 201 yards through the air, with Minnesota completing 79.2% of their passes. They also allowed two passing touchdowns and struggled to get off the field, as the Vikings converted 70% of their third down attempts. The Giants did come up with one interception and one sack.
On the ground, the Giants gave up 111 yards on 26 carries. Overall, the Giants allowed 312 total yards in the game and lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.
Washington Commanders
Washington fell behind early to the Buccaneers, giving up a 56-yard field goal in the 1st quarter and a 34-yard field goal shortly after. They eventually lost 37-20, dropping to 0-1 for the season. The Commanders were looking to pull off the upset, as they were +4 point underdogs on the road. The final combined score of 57 points exceeded the O/U line of 42.5 points.
After falling behind 13-0 in the 2nd quarter, Washington managed to find the endzone with a rush by Brian Robinson Jr. to make it 13-7. However, the Buccaneers added a field goal before the half. In the 3rd quarter, both teams added touchdowns, with Jayden Daniels finding the endzone for Washington. The Commanders headed into the 4th quarter trailing 23-14.
Washington Commanders Stats
In their 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers, the Commanders’ offense managed 22 first downs and 138 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Jayden Daniels, playing at quarterback, led the team with 88 rushing yards, including two touchdowns and 17 yards being his longest run.
Washington struggled on third down, converting only 25% of their chances, and Jayden Daniels threw for 184 yards, completing 70% of his passes but failing to throw any touchdowns. Austin Ekeler was the top receiver with 52 yards through the air. Washington’s offensive line allowed two sacks in the game.
In their 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers, Washington’s defense struggled to get off the field, allowing Tampa Bay to convert 69.2% of their third down attempts. The Commanders gave up 392 total yards, with 280 of those coming through the air. Opposing quarterbacks completed 80% of their passes against Washington, resulting in four passing touchdowns.
Despite the tough day, Washington’s defense did manage to come up with one sack and had more tackles for loss than their opponents. However, the secondary was heavily targeted, as the Buccaneers averaged 9.3 yards per pass attempt.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Giants are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Commanders are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Giants are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Commanders have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Giants’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Commanders’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Giants vs. Commanders Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | +130 | +122 | +3 | +2.5 |
| Commanders | -155 | -146 | -3 | -2.5 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: New York +2.5
With both teams looking to make a statement after an 0-1 start, there’s potential for a sneaky high-scoring game. This one has all the makings of a tight divisional battle—perfect for live betting enthusiasts!
For this week two matchup between the Giants and Commanders, we have the Giants coming out on top by a score of 24-17. With Washington’s current line at -2.5, we are taking the Giants to not only win but cover the spread as road underdogs.
As for an over/under pick, with the line sitting at 43.5 points, we like the under, projecting a combined score of 41 points.
Keep your eyes peeled and your bets locked in—this is just the start of an action-packed Week 2!
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New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders NFL Betting Tweet Of The Day
HBD DQ! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/khJsXnjoyT
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 11, 2024
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