Cowboys vs Giants

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DAL
Cowboys Dallas Cowboys
VS
Sunday, January 4, 2026 5:00 AM ET
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
NYG
Giants New York Giants

Gridiron Duels Prediction

Point Spread Cowboys -3 to -8
Moneyline Cowboys -420 to -140
Total (O/U) 38 to 49
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.

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Betting Odds

Line: DAL -1.7

Matchup Preview

Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings favor the Cowboys while both franchises carry strong long term pedigree between them. Dallas comes in with steady recent footing while the Giants arrive off a clear slide in form. Home advantage and head to head lean toward Dallas and shape expectations toward a measured game overall. Scoring history suggests a moderate scoring pace with neither side showing runaway offense or defense early. Execution in key areas like red zone finishing and early down efficiency should decide a close result.
This view reflects only team trends and head to head patterns. Treat the ranges as a house opinion, not official lines.

Edge Meter

Offense 7/10

Slight edge to Cowboys on home advantage and recent head to head edge, despite both offenses showing flat trends.

Defense 6/10

Defense leans to Cowboys given the home tilt and recent series favor, while both defenses project flat performance.

Special Teams 5/10

Special teams look balanced between clubs, with pedigree high but trends offering little separation.

Coaching 6/10

Coaching tilts to the Cowboys based on recent series direction and steadier recent form versus the opponent slide.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus franchise pedigree
    Cowboys benefit from steadier recent footing while both teams retain high long term pedigree, creating a tension in expectations.
  • Home tilt and head to head
    Home advantage and recent head to head lean toward the Cowboys, affecting how field position and game flow may play out.
  • Moderate scoring profile
    Past meetings point to a moderate scoring game, so finishing drives and red zone outcomes should matter more than volume.

Trend Callouts

Recent meetings tilt to the Cowboys and favor their short term case. Both franchises bring high pedigree despite differing recent form trajectories. Head to head history signals a moderate scoring game without runaway offense.

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

DAL
Cowboys
77
Wins
2
Ties
NYG
Giants
46
Wins

Average Scores

Cowboys vs Giants

Cowboys 23.5 PPG
Giants 19.1 PPG

Home Field Advantage

Cowboys vs Giants

Cowboys at Home 42-21
67% Win Rate
Giants at Home 26-36
42% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

Cowboys vs Giants

80 Total Points
Sep 09, 2007
Cowboys 45 - 35 Giants

Last Meeting

Cowboys vs Giants

Nov 28, 2024
Giants 20 - 27 Cowboys
Cowboys Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Nov 28, 2024
DAL W
Cowboys 27
@
Giants 20
Sep 26, 2024
DAL W
Cowboys 20
@
Giants 15
Nov 12, 2023
DAL W
Cowboys 49
@
Giants 17
Sep 10, 2023
DAL W
Cowboys 40
@
Giants 0
Nov 24, 2022
DAL W
Cowboys 28
@
Giants 20

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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

DAL

Cowboys

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 65 Seasons
57%
569-423-6
PLAYOFF SEASONS 65 total
36
55% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1995
5
1971, 1977, 1992, 1993, 1995
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
58%
49-35-0
NYG

Giants

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 100 Seasons
51%
724-663-34
PLAYOFF SEASONS 100 total
34
34% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 2011
8
1927, 1934, 1938, 1956, 1986, 1990, 2007, 2011
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
33%
28-55-1
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