As the NFL comes to Week 2, the New York Giants and the Washington Commanders look forward to putting their opening losses behind them. With both teams at the bottom of the standings at 0-1, the showdown on Northwest Stadium on Sunday, will be keenly contested, and one of the teams will be looking for his first season victory. The game will be telecast at 1:00 PM ET on FOX and is one of the most anticipated games for the fans and the bettors, with good chances for free NFL daily predictions.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders 09/15/2024 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Northwest Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
New York Giants (0-1) vs. Washington Commanders (0-1)
The New York Giants, notwithstanding a disheartening 6-28 loss with the Vikings in their season opener, are eager to take advantage of their otherwise excellent record against Washington historically, especially as they have a 6-1 record ATS in their last 7 meetings. Washington has done this in the past, where the offense usually comes from the running and receiving consortium. Although the team struggled, running back Devin Singletary and wide receiver Malik Nabers were impressive in the season opener. Looking back on their last five matches, it has been a rough road for the Giants as they have lost to top teams like the Rams, Eagles and Saints while only managing to beat Philadelphia on the last match of the season.
Washington Commanders, a turnaround is sought by the team after the defeat suffered by Buccaneers 20-37. Their historic performance at the home ground has been shocking, having lost the last 7 games played at Northwest Stadium. This underperformance pattern extends to the matchups against the Giants, with Washington failing to cover the spread in their past 6 home matchups against the Giants. If they are to change their trend of poor home games, the rushing game by Brian Robinson Jr. and the distribution of the passes by Jayden Daniels to receivers like Austin Ekeler must set in very fast.
Daniel Jones QB vs. Jayden Daniels QB
Daniel Jones, the quarterback for the New York Giants, is facing a lot of pressure to improve on his early season form, which included an abysmal completion percentage of only 52.4%, among others, in the opening game, where he also recorded two interceptions. It will depend on Jones’s ability to stay accurate under pressure, avoid taking coverage sacks, and hit critical long distances. Similarly, while it is variable, it has also shown some flashes of all the right tools necessary to stage a comeback; his biggest worry will be how to maintain that level.
Daniels Jayden of the Washington Commanders is the opposite, starting with an impressive opening of a 70.8% completion rate. Moreover, Daniels has a pass rating of 93.1, meaning he makes the correct and opportunistic throws in the game. But it has been the bane of Daniels and his team being able to turn these efforts into victories.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Washington Commanders -3 (+100), Total Odds: 42.5
The betting lines suggest a slight favoritism towards the Washington Commanders, despite their recent poor form, indicating that bettors might be expecting a turnaround at their home turf. The total of 42.5 reflects expectations of a moderately high-scoring game, likely banking on both teams’ offensive lines to outperform their defensive counterparts.
New York Giants Betting Trends
The Giants have demonstrated resilience against the spread, particularly in matchups against Washington, making them a potentially smart pick for ATS bettors. Their ability to bounce back after heavy losses might play a crucial role in a game that’s expected to be closely contested.
Washington Commanders Betting Trends
Conversely, Washington’s betting trends do not inspire confidence, with a glaring string of failures to cover the spread, especially at home. For those looking at historical patterns, the Commanders might be a risky bet unless they can show significant improvements from their Week 1 performance.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders 9/15/24 Betting Picks
Based on the forms of the two teams involved and premium handicapper reviews, this match will end with the Giants covering the spread. Their ability to consistently cover the spread, particularly against Washington, and the Commanders’ continued poor home form gives strong reasons why the Giants plus the points should be taken.
But perhaps a better wager may be found in the total points score. Observing both teams’ offensive anomalies and their weak defense, over could be a smart bet. The over has been proven right in 7 out of their last 9 games, and considering that both defenses have weaknesses, they are likely to engage in a scoring contest.