When the Giants face the Commanders in the penultimate game of NFL Week 15 on “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), the teams will be looking for some separation with an even 7-5-1 records.
The teams had a 20-20 deadlock in Week 13 as neither could come through with the winning points in overtime. The Giants have a four-game winless streak. The Commanders have a four-game undefeated streak.
The Giants’ run defense has struggled and their offense remains limited around Daniel Jones. The Commanders’ overall defense has improved but their offense also can be a wild ride with Taylor Heinicke.
Here’s everything to know about betting on Giants vs. Commanders in Week 15, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for “Sunday Night Football.”
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Giants vs. Commanders odds for Sunday Night Football
- Spread: Commanders by 4.5
- Over/under: 40.5
- Moneyline: Giants +185, Commanders -225
The Commanders are playing well and coming of a bye, while the Giants are limping into the game after a loss to the Eagles. That’s still a considerable number given the tie between the teams in Week 13.
(betting odds per Bet MGM)
Giants vs. Commanders all-time series
The Giants have a comfortable all-time edge, going 105-71-5 in 181 total meetings going back 90 years to 1932. Before the tie, the Commanders won both games last season. That ended a five-game Giants winning streak vs. the Commanders.
Three trends to know
—63 percent of spread bettors are siding with the Giants given how many points they are getting in a tossup game.
—54 percent of total bettors believe the number is a little too low and are taking the over.
—The Giants are 9-4 against the spread with only four games going over. The Commanders are 7-5 against the spread.
Three things to watch
The Giants’ run defense
They have dropped to No. 29, giving up an average of 147.9 yards rushing per game. The Commanders will do their best to pound them with Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson to take pressure off Heinicke.
The Commanders’ run defense
They are No. 9 against the run, giving up an average of 110.4 yards rushing per game. They will work to try to contain Saquon Barkley for a second time to put pressure on Jones.
Stats that matter
33.1 percent vs. 36.5 percent. The Commanders are very stingy on third down, No. 3 behind the Titans and the Ravens. The Giants aren’t far behind, at No. 7. The goal for both teams will be getting into manageable down-and-distances so Jones and Heinicke don’t make critical mistakes.
Giants vs. Commanders prediction
The Giants and Commanders are a real tossup after playing to a draw in the previous meeting. The momentum and the matchup seem to favor the Commanders, but the Giants have been underestimated all season and will put in a great effort for rookie coach Brian Daboll. Look for Jones to protect the ball under duress better than Heinicke, with the turnovers making the difference.
Giants 20, Commanders 17
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