Giants vs. Cowboys prediction: Week 1 NFL player props

The Giants have their backs against the wall in Week 2.Staring down the barrel of a date against the Chiefs at home in Week 3, the Giants are in a must-win scenario if they want to avoid the dreaded 0-3 start.

The betting line from this game has been all over the place, moving from 4.5 to 6 points throughout the day on Friday.We have now settled at Giants +4.5 on Sunday as they prepare for a critical matchup with Dallas.

The Cowboys played the Eagles well to start the season, and have a mini bye week to help them prepare for a Giants team that is still looking for their first touchdown of the season.Big Blue needs this game, both for the coach and the quarterback, who played very badly in Week 1.Being unable to score a touchdown is embarrassing, and they should be looking to get off to a good start in this game.Backing a couple of Giants to score the game’s first touchdown could be a worthwhile play if you go by this logic.As for the actual game, my betting model has this one projected at 25.29 to 19.19 in favor of the Cowboys.This line is pretty much dead-on, as the difference between 4.5 and 5.5 is negligible.

Two teams that are not great with bad vibes, as two of their former stars are now starring with two of the NFC’s elite programs.I’ll take a shot on the Giants +4.5 as Big Blue can’t possibly play worse, right?Being without Andrew Thomas is a problem, but Big Blue’s defense looked strong against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders.I expect a better performance from the Giants this weekend and potentially a win as they head into Kansas City.PICK: Giants +4.5 (-110, BetMGM)Tracey was quietly ineffective in Week 1.The Giants’ running back carried the ball 10 times last week for 24 yards, and there’s added competition this year with Cam Skattebo in the fold as well as Devin Singletary.I see Tracey as more of a receiving back, thus will be targeting the over on his receiving yards prop, one that he has gone over in five of his last seven games.Eri...