New York Giants vs Washington Commanders Prediction, 9/15/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 2

Game: New York Giants at Washington Commanders

Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024

Location: Commanders Field in Landover, MD

TV: Fox

Odds/Point Spread: Commanders (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The New York Giants (0-1) are on their way to Commanders Field on Sunday where they will play the Washington Commanders (0-1). New York is 2.0-point underdogs. The total has been set at 44.

The New York Giants come into this matchup with a record of 0-1 for this season. When they last took the field, the Giants went up against the Minnesota Vikings and went home with a loss by a final score of 28-6. Daniel Jones finished 22/42 with 186 yds passing. He had a QB rate of 44.3 and finished the contest with 2 picks. Malik Nabers had an average of 13.2 yards per catch by accounting for 66 yards on 5 receptions. Devin Singletary was the best rusher for the Giants with 10 totes for 37 yds (3.7 yds per carry). Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 63 plays which gave them a total of 240 yards. The New York Giants ended up running the ball 21 different times and accumulated 74 yards, which came out to an average of 3.5 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Giants conceded 111 yards on 26 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yds per rush surrendered. New York surrendered 19 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 201 yds, and a completion percentage of 79.2%.

The Giants have earned 240 yards in total for the year. New York has accrued 8 first downs as a unit, and they have been flagged for 9 infractions for 95 yards. With reference to scoring touchdowns, New York has amassed no passing touchdowns and no touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 different times. As a unit they maintain an average of 74.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 27th in the league. In terms of putting points on the board, the New York Giants are averaging 6.0 PPG.

In terms of passing yardage, the Giants have allowed 201 yards which has them sitting in 21st in the NFL. They have conceded 201.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 79.2%. In total, they are conceding 312.0 yards per contest ranking them 19th in the National Football League. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.3 yards per tote and 111.0 rushing yards per contest for the year. The Giants sit in 24th in the National Football League when it comes to team defense, allowing 28.0 points per game.

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The Commanders head into this game 0-1 this season. In their last game, the Commanders went home defeated by a final of 37-20 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jayden Daniels finished the contest with 184 yds on 17/24 through the air while his QB rate was 93.1. He didn't toss any interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.7 yards. Jayden Daniels carried the football 16 times for 88 yards, ending the contest with 5.5 yds per carry for Washington. Austin Ekeler was the top contributor in the passing game for the Commanders, bringing in 4 footballs for 52 yds (13.0 yards per reception). Washington ended up running for 4.6 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 138 yds on 30 attempts. The Commanders finished the game with a total of 299 yds on 54 plays (5.5 yards per play). The Commanders pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 80.0%, surrendering 280 yards on 24 out of 30 through the air. Washington surrendered 30 rushing attempts for 112 yards (3.7 yds per rush).

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Commanders currently sit 17th in the NFL by tallying 20.0 points per contest. During the season to this point, the Commanders currently have a total of 161 yards through the air, ranking them 19th in the NFL. They average 138.0 run yards per game. The Washington Commanders maintain an average of 299.0 yards per game which has them ranked 17th out of all teams in the NFL. The Washington offense has compiled 51 yds of penalties on 7 infractions, which ranks 17th in the league in terms of giving up free yards.

They have conceded 4 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 280.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 29th out of all teams. Washington has allowed the opposition a total of 112 yards rushing. Their defense has totaled 0 takeaways so far this year. The Commanders defense has taken part in 61 plays, which has them ranked 20th in football. The Commanders are relinquishing 37.0 points per game, which has them in 31st in the league.

Who will win tonight's Giants/Commanders NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Giants +2.0

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