Giants vs. Cowboys 2021 NFL Week 5 Odds, Preview and Pick

By Carlos Chacon • October 7, 2021

Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season brings us a clash between the first and last-place teams in the NFC East. This Sunday, the New York Giants travel to Texas to take on the Dallas Cowboys.

NitroBetting gets the ball rolling in this Giants vs. Cowboys preview. If you want to make your betting experiences worthwhile, we provide you with everything you need. Below, you have access to essential event information, team and player statistics, and the latest odds. On top of that, we share timely betting trends and predictions that help you lock in on the best picks. Check for the latest sports betting odds at our online BTC sportsbook.

Giants vs. Cowboys Game Information

When: Sunday, October 10, 2021, 4:25 PM ET
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
TV: FOX
Radio: 104.5 The Team ESPN (Giants) / ESPN Radio 101.7 The TEAM (Cowboys)
Live Stream:NFL Game Pass
NFL Odds: New York Giants (+7.0) / Dallas Cowboys (-7.0)

Why Bet on the New York Giants?

The Giants broke their three-game losing streak in Week 4 with a 27-21 overtime victory against the Saints. This gives the team a much-needed morale boost coming into this weekend’s contest. In their winning efforts, the Giants outperformed their opponents in total yards 485 to 405. Despite falling behind in rushing yards 170 to 83, the team took advantage of every scoring opportunity that came their way.

Quarterback Daniel Jones recorded impressive numbers, ending his night with 402 yards on 28 of 40 passing, 2 touchdowns, and a crucial interception. He had Kenny Golladay as his primary target, ending the night with 116 yards and 6 receptions. Furthermore, John Ross and Saquon Barkley had a touchdown each after combining for 151 receiving yards.

Saquon Barkley also helped his team grab the win against the Saints with 52 rushing yards in which he produced a touchdown on 13 carries. It looks like the running back is starting to get back in form after suffering from a career-threatening ACL injury.

Defensively, the Giants held up well against their opponents. The duo of Tae Crowder and Logan Ryan recorded a team-high 9 tackles (4 solo) each, while Reggie Ragland had 8 tackles (4 solo) that night. Although the unit failed to produce any sacks, James Bradberry was able to grab an interception.

This is a tricky game for the Giants, especially with multiple starters placed on the questionable list. The offensive line might not have the services of Kenny Golladay, Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, and Ben Bredeson. Meanwhile, the defensive corps has Leonard Williams and Jabril Peppers on the list due to knee and hamstring injuries, respectively.

Ultimately, we get to see how Giants head coach Joe Judge copes with the injuries. If he can find a way to make sure that his team stays competitive, they can work on putting pressure on the home team.

Why Bet on the Dallas Cowboys?

As of this writing, the Cowboys are enjoying a three-game winning streak after an opening game loss to the Buccaneers. In Week 4, the Cowboys breezed past the Panthers 36-28 to get a better hold of NFC East’s top spot.

In their recent victory, Dak Prescott recorded 188 yards on 14-of-22 passing on top of 4 touchdowns. Amari Cooper led the receiving end with 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 3 receptions. Dalton Schultz, Cedrick Wilson, and Blake Jarwin also found the end zone and produced a touchdown each for the Cowboys.

The rushing play also worked well for the team as Ezekiel Elliott led his team with 143 yards and 1 rushing touchdown on 20 carries. Meanwhile, Tony Pollard was second best with 67 rushing yards and 10 carries.

On defense, Anthony Brown had a team-high 6 solo tackles for his side, followed by Jayron Kearse who had 6 tackles (5 solo). Moreover, Trevon Diggs produced 2 interceptions for the Cowboys that night. Additionally, what made the Cowboys’ defense effective that night was their ability to read the game. Randy Gregory got hold of 2 sacks to go with his 2 solo tackles. Micah Parsons and Tarell Basham had one sack each, while Osa Odighizuwa and Chauncey Golston shared a sack.

Several players are on the Cowboys’ questionable list. On offense, Ezekiel Elliott had knee issues while Amari Cooper continues to work on his right hamstring injury. On defense, right defensive tackle Carlos Watkins deals with a knee sprain. Right defensive end Randy Gregory and safety Donovan Wilson suffer from a knee and groin injury, respectively.

Giants vs. Cowboys Betting Trends

The Giants are 4-6 in their last 10 away games.
The Giants are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 away games.
The totals have gone over in 2 of the Giants’ 5 away games against the Cowboys.
The Cowboys are 4-1 in their last 5 home games against the Giants.
The Cowboys are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 home games.
The totals have gone under in 3 of the Cowboys’ last 5 home games against the Giants.

Giants vs. Cowboys Expert Betting Predictions

This is going to be a challenge for the Giants. Despite having momentum from their last game, it’s going to be difficult to get past a Cowboys team riding on three-straight wins. Nevertheless, there’s still a chance for New York to cover the spread. The other end of the spectrum shows a confident Dallas squad. Having home-field advantage and rushing momentum gives them the upper hand. As for head coach Mike McCarthy and his players, this should be a more straightforward win for the team, especially after scoring over 30 points in their last 2 games.

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