Giants vs Cardinals Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Sep 16, 2023, 11:20 AM
  • The Giants are -5.5 point favorites vs the Cardinals
  • Total (Over/Under): 40 points
  • Watch the game on FOX

The New York Giants (0-1) visit State Farm Stadium to take on the Arizona Cardinals (0-1) on Sep. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Glendale.

The Giants are betting favorites in this Week 2 matchup, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).

The Giants vs. Cardinals Over/Under is 39.5 total points for the game.

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Giants vs. Cardinals Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Giants-4 -11039.5 -110-210
Cardinals +4 -11039.5 -110+170

Giants vs. Cardinals Prediction

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Giants will win this Week 2 game with 71.0% confidence.

Giants vs Cardinals Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Giants will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Giants and Cardinals, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Giants Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Giants players this Week 2 game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Daniel Bellinger has hit the Longest Reception Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.80 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Daniel Jones has hit the Interceptions Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+6.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Daniel Bellinger has hit the Receptions Under in his last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Isaiah Hodgins has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+6.00 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Darius Slayton has hit the Longest Reception Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.60 Units / 47% ROI)

Best Cardinals Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Cardinals players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • James Conner has hit the Longest Rush Over in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • James Conner has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.60 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Kyler Murray has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • James Conner has hit the Carries Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Zach Ertz has hit the Longest Reception Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.10 Units / 38% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Cardinals vs Giants

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Saquon Barkley +450
James Conner +750
Daniel Jones +1000
Darren Waller +1000
Marquise Brown +1200

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Cardinals vs Giants

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Saquon Barkley -150
James Conner +100
Daniel Jones +170
Darren Waller +170
Marquise Brown +200

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Cardinals vs Giants

Player Name Over Under
Marquise Brown 43.5 -120 43.5 -110
Saquon Barkley 20.5 -120 20.5 -110
Hodgins 31.5 -110 31.5 -120
Darius Slayton 30.5 -120 30.5 -110
Darren Waller 44.5 -120 44.5 -110

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Cardinals vs Giants

Player Name Over Under
Daniel Jones 34.5 -110 34.5 -120
James Conner 61.5 -110 61.5 -120
Saquon Barkley 69.5 -115 69.5 -115
Joshua Dobbs 13.5 -110 13.5 -120
  • The New York Giants have scored last in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New York Giants have covered the 3Q Spread in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Arizona Cardinals have scored first in 3 of their last 4 games at home (+2.60 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 games at home (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Arizona Cardinals have covered the 2Q Spread in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Arizona Cardinals have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 8 games at home (+1.35 Units / 16% ROI)

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Giants went 0-1 (-1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Giants are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Giants are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Giants are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / ROI

Cardinals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Cardinals went 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Cardinals are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Cardinals are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Cardinals are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

New York Giants: Keys to the Game vs. the Arizona Cardinals

The Giants were winless (0-6) vs top 10 offenses in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .315.

The Giants are winless (0-12) vs top 10 offenses since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .348.

The Giants were winless (0-4) when rushing less than 25 times in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .315.

The Giants are 1-17 (.056) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2021 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .266.

Arizona Cardinals: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Giants

The Cardinals were winless (0-4) when within 7 points at the two minute warning in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Cardinals were winless (0-6) when allowing more than 5 yards per rush in the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .448.

The Cardinals are winless (0-5) when within 7 points at the two minute warning since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .493.

The Cardinals are winless (0-12) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .397.

Additional Matchup Notes for New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals are averaging 5.0 yards per carry on rushes to the left side of the field since the 2022 season — fourth-best in NFL. The Giants have allowed 6.0 yards per carry when defending on rushes to the left since the 2022 season — worst in NFL.

Giants RBs have averaged 8.2 targets per game since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — tied for third-highest in NFL. The Cardinals have allowed 7.0 receptions per game to RBs since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — worst in NFL.

The Giants have rushed the ball on 58.9% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone since the 2022 season — fifth-highest in NFL. The Cardinals have allowed 20 rushing touchdowns in the Red Zone since the 2022 season — tied for third-most in NFL.

The Giants have thrown for 20+ yards on 30 of 549 attempts since the 2022 season — worst in NFL. The Cardinals allowed 20+ yards on just 6.6% of attempts since the 2022 season — third-best in NFL.

New York Giants Offense: Important Stats

The Giants ran no plays in their opponent’s territory in the 2nd half in Week 1 — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: 45%.

The Giants have completed passes for 20+ yards on just 61 of their 1,141 total passing attempts (5%) since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 9%.

The Giants are averaging 13.3 drives per TD in the 1st quarter since the 2021 season — worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 5.8.

The Giants ran 5% of their plays in the red zone in the 1st quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 12%.

Arizona Cardinals Offense: Important Stats

The Cardinals have started 9 drives inside their own 10 yard line in the 4th quarter since the 2022 season — most in NFL.

The Cardinals ran successful plays on 58% of rush attempts in close and late situations in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Cardinals started 9 drives inside their own 10 yard line in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — most in NFL.

The Cardinals started 4 drives inside their own 10 yard line in the 4th quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — tied for most in NFL.

New York Giants Defense: Important Stats

33% of the plays ran against the Giants were in the red zone in Week 1 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

The Giants defense forced 19 fumbles in the 2022 season — 2nd-most in NFL.

The Giants defense allowed first downs on 30% of pass attempts on 3rd down in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 38%.

The Giants defense has intercepted 6 of 592 attempts (98.7 pass attempts per int.) since the 2022 season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 43.2.

Arizona Cardinals Defense: Important Stats

The Cardinals defense allowed 6.2 yards after the catch (2,564 RAC / 414 receptions) in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.1.

The Cardinals defense has allowed 6.1 yards after the catch (2,632 RAC / 433 receptions) since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 5.1.

The Cardinals defense has allowed a Completion Pct of 59% (64 completions/109 attempts) when they have pressured the QB since the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Cardinals defense allowed 2,564 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — most in NFL.

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