Last week’s game saw an impressive performance from Malik Nabers, who became the youngest receiver in league history to score multiple touchdowns in a single game. As the New York Giants prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys, both teams are entering the contest with a 1-2 record, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup.
This game will mark the 125th meeting between these historic franchises, adding to the anticipation. Player prop bets have pegged rising star Malik Nabers and established talent CeeDee Lamb with 6.5 receptions each for the showdown. Lamb, who led the league with 135 catches last year, remains a crucial element in Dallas' offense. Meanwhile, Nabers is ambitiously aiming for 130 receptions in his rookie season.
Giants' Rushing Defense Stands Tall
The Giants' defense has been formidable against the run, allowing fewer rushing touchdowns than any team except the Steelers this season. This has made it challenging for opponents to score on the ground, particularly in red-zone situations. The Giants' stout run defense will likely force the Cowboys to rely on their passing game more heavily.
As noted by analysts, "Only the Steelers have allowed fewer rushing touchdowns than the Giants this season, as their ability to be stout in defending the run, especially in the redzone, should lead to Dallas throwing the ball often."
Cowboys' Air Assault
Dak Prescott's recent workload supports this analysis. Last week, Prescott attempted 51 passes, which is the third-most by any quarterback in a game this season. This strategy could be a precursor to what we might see against the Giants.
“It's certainly not like the Cowboys need any incentive to air the ball out as Dak Prescott attempted 51 passes last week, which is the third-most by any QB in any game this season,” noted the evaluation.
Prescott's high volume of pass attempts last week can be partly attributed to the Cowboys’ struggling run game. Dallas managed a paltry 51 rushing yards in their previous outing against the Baltimore Ravens, marking their lowest rushing output since the 2021 season.
AI Predictions and Bettings Odds
Advanced analytics tools have provided further insights. For instance, the AI model has projected Prescott hitting the Over (-115) with an average of 40.8 pass attempts. This aligns closely with the recent trend of increased passing attempts, suggesting that the Cowboys’ offensive approach may lean heavily on Prescott's arm.
"For Cowboys vs. Giants NFL betting on Thursday Night Football, the AI PickBot has evaluated the NFL player prop odds and provided Giants vs. Cowboys prop picks for every available prop market," a source informed regarding the technical analysis provided.
As the game approaches, all eyes will be on both teams' key performers. Malik Nabers aims to continue his record-setting performances, while CeeDee Lamb will look to replicate his success from last season. With both teams desperate to improve their records and take a step toward playoff contention, this matchup promises to be an intriguing battle of strategies.