The New York Giants host the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in a Week 9 clash.
Our Commanders vs Giants prediction is for favored Washington to cover the 4-point spread on the road.
Washington is perhaps the surprise team of the NFL with a 6-2 record, vaulting into first place. They have entered the conversation as a legitimate threat in the NFC.
The Giants (2-6) continue to struggle. Their latest loss was in Pittsburgh on Monday night. They put up a good fight but, as has become customary, fell short in the end and lost to a better team.
The franchises have competed since the early days of the league. They have met 185 times. The Giants lead with a record of 108-72-5.
Offshore Odds: Washington Is a Road Favorite
| Team | Point Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | -4 (-107) | -205 | O 44 (-110) |
| Giants | +4 (-113) | +175 | U 44 (-110) |
Commanders Fortunes Rising After Hail Mary Win
After three decades of struggles amid ownership controversy and on-field ineptitude, Washington’s fortunes were improved with new quarterback Jayden Daniels. That went into overdrive in Week 8 with an improbable, borderline impossible win on a Hail Mary against the Bears.
The win was notable because it was a contest between Chicago’s first overall pick Caleb Williams and second pick Daniels. Daniels won and did it with style.
He’s been a limited participant in practice leading up to the Giants game but is expected to play.
Washington’s shoddy run defense is a concern for them. They’re ranked 25th in the league. New York seems to have found a gem in running back Tyrone Tracy and, if he progresses from his concussion, will be a focus on their offense.
New York Keeps Finding Ways To Lose
Despite a good effort, the Giants lost in Pittsburgh 26-18. It was their third straight loss. They fell to 2-6 and are buried in last place in the NFC East.
Tracy was the breakout star with 145 yards rushing on 20 carries. New York’s offense is sprinkling in some pieces for a bright future with Tracy, Malik Nabers, and Wan’Dale Robinson.
Still, there are growing pains with young players. New York benched 2023 first-round draft pick, cornerback Deonte Banks. The decision was believed to have been because of poor tackling, but the team gave the vague response of “multiple reasons.”
In the early-season matchup in Washington, the Commanders won a tight contest by a score of 21-18.
The bottom line with the Giants is that they need to get a big-time quarterback like Washington has.
Commanders vs Giants Prediction: Favored Washington Will Cover
New York plays hard but they are overmatched facing a rising Washington team. There could be a hangover from the Commanders’ dramatic win against Chicago, but the Giants are unlikely to take advantage.
The Commanders should win by more than 4 points.
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