Cowboys vs. Giants 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 4

The Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) -- against the New York Giants (3-13) in a battle of two division rivals. The matchup has an over/under of 50.5 points.

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Cowboys vs. Giants Odds & Betting Lines

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Cowboys vs. Giants Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Giants (+3)
  
• Pick OU: Over (50.5)
  
• Prediction: Giants 28 - Cowboys 25

How to Watch Dallas vs. New York

• Game date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: MetLife Stadium
• Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
• TV: Watch on FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Cowboys vs. Giants Recent Matchups

• In their past five head-to-head bouts, Dallas has taken down New York five times.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Dallas has compiled 176 points against New York, while allowing only 89 points.

Dallas Betting Info

• In 16 Dallas games this year, it has seven wins against the spread.
• The Cowboys have been favored by 3 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• Dallas contests this year have hit the over 68.8% of the time (11 times in 16 games with a set point total).
• The Cowboys have a 4-5 record in games they played as moneyline favorite (winning 44.4% of those games).
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Cowboys' implied win probability is 62.4%.

Cowboys Stats

Dallas' Key Players

Offense

• Dak Prescott ranks first in the NFL with 4,482 passing yards through 16 games this year, averaging 280.1 per game with a 67.4% completion percentage and 30 touchdowns (third in the NFL) against 10 interceptions.
• He has also rushed for 178 yards (third on the Cowboys) and added two touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 11.1 rushing yards per game.
• George Pickens has 92 catches (eighth in the NFL) for 1,420 yards (third in the NFL) and nine TDs. Through 16 games, he is averaging 5.8 catches and 88.8 yards per game.
• CeeDee Lamb has three touchdown catches this season, and has 74 receptions for 1,073 yards (ninth in the NFL) on 116 targets, while averaging 6.2 catches and 89.4 yards per game.
• Jake Ferguson averages 5.1 receptions and 37.2 yards per game, and has 595 total receiving yards and 81 catches. He's gotten 100 total targets, and has caught eight touchdown passes.

Defense

• On the defensive side, Quinnen Williams has 2.5 sacks to go with nine TFL, 51 tackles, and one interception in 2025.
• Kenneth Murray has 80 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
• Shemar James has recorded 67 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
• Donovan Wilson has two interceptions with 66 tackles, three TFL, and five passes defended.

New York Betting Info

• New York has registered an 8-8-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Giants have been underdogs by 3 points or more 11 times this year and are 7-4 ATS in those games.
• Games involving New York have hit the over on 10 occasions this season.
• The Giants have been underdogs in 14 games this season and won two (14.3%) of those contests.
• The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 41.7% chance of a victory for the Giants.

Giants Stats

New York's Key Players

Offense

• Through 13 games played this year, Jaxson Dart has racked up 2,042 passing yards, with 13 touchdowns against five interceptions and completing 63.2% of his passes.
• He's added 455 yards on the ground (second on the Giants), while scoring nine rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 35 yards per game and 5.6 per attempt.
• Tyrone Tracy Jr. has scored two rushing touchdowns, while totaling 637 rushing yards (4 per carry and 45.5 per game).
• Tracy has also picked up 232 receiving yards (16.6 per game) on 28 catches (two per game). He's been targeted 39 times and has caught one touchdown pass.
• This season, Theo Johnson has caught 45 passes for 528 receiving yards with five touchdowns in the passing game. He has been targeted 74 total times and is averaging three receptions per game through 15 games played.
• Devin Singletary has scored four touchdowns on the ground, while running for 411 total yards (3.7 per attempt and 25.7 per game).

Defense

• Brian Burns' 2025 output includes 65 tackles, 21 TFL, and 16.5 sacks in 16 games. He is fifth on the Giants in tackles.
• Bobby Okereke has one interception on top of 137 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and five passes defended.
• Dane Belton has recorded two sacks as well as three TFL, 89 tackles, and one interception in the 2025 campaign.
• Abdul Carter's stats include 43 tackles, seven TFL, and four sacks in 14 games

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