In a clash between long-time NFC East rivals, the New York Giants will face the Washington Commanders in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season. Both teams come into the game looking to bounce back after losses in their season openers; the Giants were defeated 28-6 by the Minnesota Vikings at home, while the Commanders fell 37-20 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Historically, the Giants have had the upper hand in their recent matchups against Washington, going 3-0-1 in the last four encounters, including victories of 14-7 and 31-19 last year.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. According to the latest odds, the Commanders are favored by 1.5 points, with an over/under total set at 43.5 points. Before finalizing any betting decisions, it’s important to consider predictions from established NFL models that have shown success in the past.
One such model, which has simulated every NFL game thousands of times, reportedly has a track record exceeding $7,000 in profit for $100 bettors since its inception. Entering Week 2 of the current season, the model reflects an impressive performance with a 184-130 record on top-rated NFL picks since 2017 and a 38-22 record on top-rated picks since week 7 of the previous season.
This model has also performed well in straight-up picks, placing in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch in four of the last six years and outperforming over 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players multiple times. Anyone who has followed this model has seen significant returns.
Currently, the model has reviewed the Giants versus Commanders matchup and has locked in its predictions. For the latest odds and betting lines, here are the details:
– Giants vs. Commanders spread: Commanders -1.5
– Giants vs. Commanders over/under: 43.5 points
– Giants vs. Commanders money line: Commanders -124, Giants +104
For those assessing the Giants, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers had a promising debut, catching five passes for 66 yards. Improved quarterback performance could make him a significant threat going forward. However, quarterback Daniel Jones has struggled recently, throwing two interceptions and no touchdowns against Minnesota. Given Washington’s vulnerable secondary, Jones may have the chance to connect with Nabers more effectively this week.
On the other hand, Washington’s quarterback Jayden Daniels, selected as the No. 2 overall pick, showcased his dual-threat capabilities in Week 1 with 184 passing yards, as well as two rushing touchdowns. Although the running game was less effective for Washington, with Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. mustering just 50 yards on the ground, a strong performance in the run game alongside Daniels’ skills could be vital for a Commanders win.
As the model has simulated this matchup extensively, it has leaned toward the Under on the total points and indicates that one side of the spread has a strong likelihood of hitting. For complete details on the model’s predictions, interested parties should check SportsLine to find out which team the model endorses for this anticipated showdown.