Commanders vs. Giants odds, prediction, betting preview, start time: Thursday Night Football picks, best bets
New York hosts Washington in an NFC East matchup after their Week 5 tie ended 27-27.
Quick Look
- The New York Giants (5-2-1) host the Washington Commanders (2-5-1) on Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, seeking an outright win after their 27-27 Week 5 tie.
- McCarthy is expected to start for New York, while Jayden Daniels looks to end a five-game road losing streak.
- The Giants are 2.5-point home favorites with an over/under of 41.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Giants and Commanders previously tied 27-27 in Week 5 on Oct. 11. The Commanders held a 12-3 halftime lead and a 27-13 fourth-quarter lead before Jameis Winston led a Giants comeback. Washington is coming off a 20-13 loss to the Rams in Week 9, its first game of the season with multiple turnovers.
The New York Giants (5-2-1) face the Washington Commanders (2-5-1) in an NFC East showdown on Thursday Night Football, as New York tries to maintain its lead atop the division standings. This is the second meeting of the season between these rivals, as the first matchup ended in a 27-27 tie on Oct. 11. The Giants are 2.5-point home favorites, according to the latest Commanders vs. Giants odds, while the over/under is 41. Center Lucas Patrick (concussion) and tight end Colson Yankoff (knee) are both inactive for the Commanders.
Kickoff for Giants vs. Commanders is set for 8:15 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. SportsLine's team of NFL experts have analyzed TNF and revealed their Commanders vs. Giants prediction, and you can also read our NFL betting preview for Thursday Night Football.
Giants vs. Commanders betting preview
New York and Washington will both be seeking an outright win on Thursday following their 27-27 tie in Week 5. The Commanders held a 12-3 lead at halftime and a 27-13 lead in the fourth quarter before Giants quarterback Jameis Winston led a comeback. However, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in line to start for New York on Thursday.
McCarthy is the only quarterback in the past 40 seasons with a win and zero passing touchdowns in four straight starts, and he also has the longest active win streak (6) by a quarterback in the league. Giants running back Cam Skattebo is expected to return after missing last week's win over Philadelphia due to a hamstring injury. Washington is coming off a 20-13 loss to the Rams in Week 9, which was the team's first game of the season with multiple turnovers.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels is looking to snap a five-game road losing streak on Thursday. He is 3-0-1 in his career against the Giants. New York is a 2.5-point home favorite in the Giants vs. Commanders odds, while the over/under is 41.
Commanders vs. Giants picks, best bets
Commanders +2.5
Chigoziem Okonkwo Over 14.5 yards longest reception
Commanders +2.5
"The Giants are in the driver's seat in the NFC East after beating the Eagles, but it was a relatively unimpressive win against a decimated rival," SportsLine expert R.J. White said. "The Commanders hung tough with the Rams for three quarters and played well on both sides of the ball despite key injuries, particularly at WR and DL. With the Giants' rushing attack flopping last week, I'm going to back the 'dog with the much better QB in this matchup in Jayden Daniels, who has yet to throw an interception this year. J.J. McCarthy started to turn back into a pumpkin against the Eagles, taking five sacks while throwing just 19 passes."
Chigoziem Okonkwo Over 14.5 yards longest reception
Open Questions
- Will J.J. McCarthy start for the Giants on Thursday?
- Will Cam Skattebo return from his hamstring injury?
- What is the final score of the game?
