New York Giants defeat Dallas Cowboys 28-20: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · NFL · Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 28
New York Giants defeated Dallas Cowboys 28–20 at MetLife Stadium on September 13, covering the +3 underdog spread and the game went over the 47.5 total by half a point.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants final score and game recap
The Giants scored first and never relinquished the lead. New York extended the margin to 21–14 by the end of the third quarter. Both teams scored in the fourth quarter.
Who covered the spread in Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants?
New York covered as a +3 underdog, winning by 8 points. The spread held at Dallas –3 from open to close. AiQ backed Dallas –3 with 58% confidence and graded the pick as a loss.
Did Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants go over or under the total?
The game finished at 48 points, half a point over the 47.5 closing total. The total opened at 48.5 and moved down one point before kickoff. AiQ took the over at 47.5 with 62% confidence and won.
How did AiQ's Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants predictions do?
AiQ finished 5–12 across all graded picks on the game.
- Moneyline: Dallas Cowboys –169 – LOSS
- Spread: Dallas Cowboys –3 – LOSS
- Total: Over 47.5 – WIN
- Player props: 4–10 – LOSS
AiQ correctly identified the over but missed the moneyline, spread, and most prop selections.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants player prop results
AiQ's prop slate went 4–10, losing $702.86 on $100 per pick at the listed odds.
- Cam Skattebo under 1.5 receptions at –175 – actual 0 – WIN
- Jaxson Dart under 0.5 passing touchdowns at +100 – actual 3 – LOSS
- Javonte Williams under 1.5 receptions at –195 – actual 5 – LOSS
- Malik Nabers under 4.5 receptions at +100 – actual 6 – LOSS
- George Pickens over 4.5 receptions at –155 – actual 3 – LOSS
- Dak Prescott over 1.5 passing touchdowns at –250 – actual 2 – WIN
- CeeDee Lamb under 4.5 receptions at +135 – actual 5 – LOSS
- Isaiah Likely under 4.5 receptions at +120 – actual 8 – LOSS
- Cam Skattebo under 13.5 rushing attempts at –120 – actual 18 – LOSS
- Jake Ferguson under 1.5 receptions at –135 – actual 2 – LOSS
- Dak Prescott under 21.5 pass completions at –110 – actual 22 – LOSS
- Javonte Williams under 17.5 rushing attempts at +100 – actual 12 – WIN
The prop slate leaned heavily toward unders. Most failed because the game's pace produced more receptions and attempts than the model projected.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Dallas –169 and New York +142, implying a 60% win probability for Dallas and 40% for the Giants after removing the 4.1% vig. AiQ's pre-game moneyline expectation was –166 with a –3.9% implied edge. The market's 60% probability matched AiQ's calibrated estimate of 60%.
Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants betting trends: 2026 season
Dallas is 0–1 overall, 0–1 on the road, 0–1 against the spread and 1–0 over the total.
New York is 1–0 overall, 1–0 at home, 1–0 against the spread and 1–0 over the total.
What's next for Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants?
Dallas hosts Washington Commanders on Sunday, September 20. New York travels to Los Angeles to face the Rams on Monday, September 21.