NFL Picks Week 10: Giants vs Cowboys

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Prepare for an electrifying showdown as CeeDee Lamb, one of the NFL  star wide receivers, and the Dallas Cowboys gear up to take on the New York Giants this Sunday at AT&T Stadium at 4:25 PM ET.

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SPREAD: New York Giants +16.5 (-110), Dallas Cowboys-16.5 (-110)

MONEYLINE:  New York Giants +850, Dallas Cowboys -1900

TOTAL:  New York Giants O 38.5 (-108), Dallas Cowboys U 38.5 (-112)

Dallas’ Aerial Stars

The Dallas Cowboys head into this matchup fresh off a 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in their last game. Quarterback Dak Prescott had a remarkable performance, amassing 374 passing yards, and completing 29-of-44 passes with a 65.9% completion rate. He threw three touchdown passes without any interceptions. On the ground, Tony Pollard carried the ball 12 times for 51 yards, averaging 4.3 yards per carry, and added three receptions for 12 yards. However, it was CeeDee Lamb who shone in the receiving department, amassing 11 receptions for an impressive 191 yards.

In the 2023 season, Prescott has been leading the charge for the Cowboys with 2,011 passing yards, averaging 251.4 yards per game. He boasts a 70.2% completion rate, having thrown 13 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions. Prescott’s dual-threat abilities are also evident as he has rushed for 118 yards and scored one rushing touchdown on 29 carries. Tony Pollard has been a crucial part of the running game, amassing 474 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns, averaging 59.3 yards per game, and contributing with 29 receptions for 190 yards. In the receiving corps, CeeDee Lamb stands out with 824 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 103.0 yards per game. On the defensive side, Micah Parsons has recorded 31 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks, while Damone Clark has contributed with 29 tackles, 1.0 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, and 10 pass defenses.

Regarding their performance against the spread, the Cowboys have secured a 5-3-0 record this season. In addition, in 2023, Cowboys games have exceeded the point total five times out of eight opportunities, making it a 62.5% rate. The Cowboys are favored to win this matchup with the NFL odds in their favor.

Giants’ Uphill Battle

On the flip side, the New York Giants are coming off a challenging 30-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Tommy DeVito, the Giants’ quarterback for that game, completed 15 of 20 passes for 175 yards, throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. Saquon Barkley had a strong performance in the running game, carrying the ball 16 times for 90 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, and adding three receptions for 23 yards. Darius Slayton emerged as a key receiver, securing four passes for 59 yards.

Saquon Barkley has been a standout player for the Giants, amassing 502 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, averaging 83.7 yards per game and 4.0 yards per carry. He has also been a factor in the passing game, with 22 receptions for 110 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns, averaging 18.3 yards per game. Daniel Jones, the Giants’ starting quarterback, has thrown for 909 yards with a completion rate of 67.5%, recording 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Darius Slayton has contributed with 316 receiving yards, although he has yet to score a touchdown. Defensively, Bobby Okereke leads the team with 80 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss, and 1 interception, while Kayvon Thibodeaux and Micah McFadden have been productive pass rushers with a combined total of 14.5 sacks and 16.0 tackles for loss.

In terms of the Giants’ performance against the spread, they have secured two wins this season. Their games have gone over the total points set by oddsmakers in just one out of nine opportunities, accounting for 11.1% of the time. The Giants face a challenging task as the underdogs in this game, important for the NFL lines.