Giants vs Commanders Prediction: Fade Offenses on 9/15
- The Giants and Commanders each had terrible losses in Week 1, leading to a difficult matchup for betting lines.
- The Commanders are the home team in this game, and they scored a touchdown last week, so the odds are in their favor.
- While neither defense looked good last week, the Giants and Commanders don’t have the offenses to take advantage of that.
- Read on to get my best Giants vs Commanders NFL picks.
There was never any doubt in NFL futures betting that the New York Giants and Washington Commanders would be in the hunt for a playoff spot this season. The Giants’ odds of making the playoffs after a Week 1 loss are at +850. The Commanders also lost their opener, with their odds at +450 to sneak into a playoff spot.
Given how the Giants lost in Week 1, it makes sense that their odds are worse than the Commanders. They hosted the Minnesota Vikings and looked lifeless, losing 28-6 without scoring a touchdown.
Even though the Commanders did not look much better, they at least scored a touchdown in a 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Because the Commanders at least had some offensive success in Week 1, along with being at home, they are narrowly favored over the Giants in NFL odds.
Giants vs Commanders Game Information
- Game: Giants (0-1) vs. Commanders (0-1)
- Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD
- Day/Time: Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Giants vs Commanders Live Stream: NFL Game Pass
Giants vs Commanders Odds and Spreads
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Home Field Could Be Decisive
Right off the bat, this game will be a difficult option for anyone to include in NFL predictions. The simple fact is that neither of these teams is that good. However, the Commanders might be slightly better than the Giants, and being at home could be all they need to pull off a win.
Jayden Daniels became the first QB in NFL history to rush for 80 yards and two TDs in his first career game@FastTwitchDrink | #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/cYBqkfiKDo
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 9, 2024
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Last week was the first career start for Jayden Daniels, the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was not the best start for a rookie, but it was solid. Daniels completed 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards without a touchdown or interception. Despite that, what he did with his legs could be a big reason the Commanders are favored. He ran the ball 16 times for 88 yards and two scores.
Daniels’ production for the Commanders was much better than anything the Giants could put together. Quarterback Daniel Jones looked atrocious in his first start since spending most of the 2023 season injured. He attempted 42 passes, only completing 22 of them for 186 yards with two interceptions – one that was returned for a touchdown and the other thrown in the red zone.
It was pretty clear that Jones may be near the bottom of quarterback rankings, being completely inept, even with No. 6 overall pick Malik Nabers trying to be a playmaker. Nabers had a solid first game of his career with five receptions for 66 yards, but the offense as a whole struggled.
The edge in play at quarterback should help the Commanders cover the NFL spread for a game that might be very difficult to watch.
Can Either Team Take Advantage of Poor Defenses?
Based on how each of these teams looked last week, the best option when looking at points totals is to take the under for NFL picks. Even though the Commanders did find their way into the end zone three times, it was never pretty.
While Daniels did have success with his legs, there was little to get excited about him as a passer. He did lean on his safety valves of the offense, which helped him avoid a turnover, but his receiving yard leaders were two running backs and a tight end. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin should be a big factor in this offense, but he was limited to two receptions for 17 yards.
On the other hand, neither defense showed they could do much to stop their opponent. The Giants gave up 28 points in the first three quarters. They did force two turnovers, but after adding Brian Burns this offseason to a defensive front of Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants only had one sack.
The Commanders’ defense was not much better, allowing the Buccaneers to score 37 points and giving up four passing touchdowns. However, the issues in the Commanders’ secondary might not be an issue, considering how badly Jones played in Week 1.
Even with two defenses that struggled in Week 1, neither team had an offense to take advantage of that to hit the over in NFL betting lines. That makes this game a clear choice to hit the under.
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Questions of the Day
Does either of these teams have a chance of winning the NFC East?
The Giants have the highest odds of winning the NFC East at +4000. The Commanders have the second-highest odds, at +2000.
What is a possible player prop bet for this game?
Given that Jayden Daniels scored two rushing touchdowns last week, the offense could lean on his legs to make plays in the red zone.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
