New York Giants defeat Arizona Cardinals 36-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · Arizona Cardinals 24, New York Giants 36

The New York Giants beat the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. The New York Giants covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 44, with 60 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 24-26.

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants final score and game recap

The Arizona Cardinals led 14-3 after the first quarter. The New York Giants won the second quarter 16-3 to lead 19-17 at halftime. They outscored the Arizona Cardinals 17-7 in the second half.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Michael Wilson (Arizona Cardinals): 7 catches for 95 yards.
Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): 21/35 passing for 166 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
Jameis Winston (New York Giants): 18/29 passing for 250 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Malik Nabers (New York Giants): 6 catches for 112 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.

Who covered the spread in Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants?

The New York Giants covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 12 points.

The spread opened and closed at Arizona Cardinals -2.5.

Did Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants go over or under the total?

The game went over: 60 points combined against a closing total of 44, over by 16. 36 of the 60 points came in the first half.

The total opened and closed at 44.

How did AiQ's Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 24-26.

Moneyline: the Arizona Cardinals to win at -135, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Player props: 24-26, -$787.95 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants player prop results

AiQ's player prop picks went 24-26 in this game, -$787.95 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.

Isaiah Likely (New York Giants): under 41.5 receiving yards at -113, finished with 66, a loss.
Jameis Winston (New York Giants): under 1.5 passing touchdowns at -203, finished with 3, a loss.
Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): under 241.5 passing + rushing yards at -113, finished with 184, a win.
Darnell Mooney (New York Giants): over 20.5 receiving yards at -114, finished with 0, a loss.
Cam Skattebo (New York Giants): over 18.5 receiving yards at -110, finished with 8, a loss.
Michael Wilson (Arizona Cardinals): over 4.5 receptions at -153, finished with 7, a win.
Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals): over 6.5 receptions at -139, finished with 7, a win.
Jameis Winston (New York Giants): under 206.5 passing yards at -111, finished with 250, a loss.
Marvin Harrison Jr. (Arizona Cardinals): under 33.5 receiving yards at -109, finished with 12, a win.
Jeremiyah Love (Arizona Cardinals): under 87.5 rushing + receiving yards at -112, finished with 55, a win.
Malik Nabers (New York Giants): under 54.5 receiving yards at -113, finished with 112, a loss.
Tyler Allgeier (Arizona Cardinals): under 21.5 rushing yards at -114, finished with 42, a loss.
38 more picks are in the record above but not listed.

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying -102, with 17 points scored.
New York Giants team total 21.5: the over, paying -108, with 36 scored.
First-half moneyline: New York Giants won the first half, paying +110.
First-quarter moneyline: Arizona Cardinals won the first quarter, paying -125.
First-half total 21.5: the over, paying -115, with 36 points scored.
Arizona Cardinals team total 22.5: the over, paying -125, with 24 scored.
First-half spread: New York Giants +0.5 covered, paying -108.

Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Giants odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Arizona Cardinals at -139 and the New York Giants at +115. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Arizona Cardinals a 56% favorite. The New York Giants won as the underdog at +115: $115 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Arizona Cardinals, the price before the game was -135: priced below fair (−2.4% value).

Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants betting trends: 2026 season

This result left the Arizona Cardinals 1-3 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Arizona Cardinals.

This result left the New York Giants 3-1 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the New York Giants.

What's next for Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants?

Next for the Arizona Cardinals: the Detroit Lions at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Next for the New York Giants: at the Washington Commanders on Sunday, October 11, 2026.