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The New York Giants (1-5) take a four-game losing streak into a meeting with the Washington Commanders (3-3) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at MetLife Stadium.
Despite having a bottom-five scoring defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (29.3 points allowed per game), the Commanders have put up better results on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th in the NFL by averaging 22.2 points per game. The Giants have been unproductive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking worst in points (11.8 per game) and fifth-worst in points surrendered (27.8 per game).
Commanders vs. Giants Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Commanders will win straight up and also cover against the Giants, with 79.5% of users picking them to win and 68.6% picking them to cover the 3-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Commanders vs. Giants
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
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Take a look at these betting trends and insights before you wager on Sunday’s Washington-New York spread (Washington -3) or total (37 points).
Game Trends for Commanders
- The Commanders’ ATS record is 3-3-0 this season.
- The Commanders have not yet covered the spread as favorites of 3 points or more this season (0-2).
- Commanders games have hit the over on three of six occasions (50%).
Stats & Insights for Commanders
- Despite sporting a bottom-five defense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL (377.2 yards allowed per game), the Commanders have played better on offense, ranking 22nd in the NFL by totaling 302 yards per game.
- With 29.3 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, the Commanders have been forced to lean on their 15th-ranked offense (22.2 points per contest) to keep them competitive.
- The Commanders are putting up 214.2 passing yards per game offensively this season (16th in NFL), and they are surrendering 248.2 passing yards per game (27th) on defense.
- The Commanders are averaging 87.8 rushing yards per game on offense (25th in the NFL), and they rank 23rd on defense with 129 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Commanders are putting up a 34.3% third-down conversion rate offensively this season (24th in NFL), and they are allowing a 39.8% third-down conversion rate (18th) on the other side of the ball.
- The Commanders rank 16th in offensive yards per play (5.4) and 24th in yards per play allowed (5.9) this season.
- The Commanders own the 21st-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at -2, forcing eight turnovers (12th in NFL) while turning it over 10 times (24th in NFL).
Best Players for Commanders
- Sam Howell: 1,500 PASS YDS / 250 YPG / 67.8% / 9 TD / 6 INT / 19 CAR / 104 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Brian Robinson Jr.: 77 CAR / 302 YDS / 50.3 YPG / 3 TD / 11 REC / 113 YDS / 18.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Terry McLaurin: 31 REC / 342 YDS / 57 YPG / 1 TD
- Curtis Samuel: 27 REC / 285 YDS / 47.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Logan Thomas: 19 REC / 185 YDS / 37 YPG / 2 TD
- Cody Barton: 60 TKL / 1 TFL
Game Trends for Giants
- The Giants have covered the spread once in six opportunities this year.
- The Giants are 1-3 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- One of the Giants’ six games with a set total has hit the over (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Giants
- The Giants have been struggling offensively, ranking second-worst with 265.5 total yards per game. They have been more effective on the other side of the ball, allowing 364.5 total yards per contest (27th-ranked).
- This season has been hard for the Giants on both sides of the ball, as they are posting only 11.8 points per contest (worst) and allowing 27.8 points per game (fifth-worst).
- The Giants’ passing game has not been getting things done, ranking second-worst in the NFL with 166.7 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 217 passing yards per contest (16th-ranked).
- The Giants have been struggling in run defense, ranking second-worst with 147.5 rushing yards allowed per game. They have been more effective offensively, generating 98.8 rushing yards per contest (21st-ranked).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Giants rank 17th in the NFL (39.1% third-down conversion rate) and 26th on defense (43.7% third-down rate allowed).
- The Giants have struggled on both sides of the ball in terms of yards per play this season, ranking second-worst in yards per play (4.5) and third-worst in yards per play allowed (6.2).
- The Giants have produced five forced turnovers (22nd in NFL) and committed eight turnovers (14th in NFL) this season for a -3 turnover margin that ranks 23rd in the NFL.
Best Players for Giants
- Tyrod Taylor: 292 PASS YDS / 73 YPG / 68.6% / 0 TD / 0 INT
- Saquon Barkley: 53 CAR / 207 YDS / 69 YPG / 1 TD / 13 REC / 46 YDS / 15.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Daniel Jones: 38 CAR / 197 YDS / 39.4 YPG / 1 TD
- Darren Waller: 28 REC / 282 YDS / 47 YPG / 0 TD
- Darius Slayton: 17 REC / 236 YDS / 39.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Wan’Dale Robinson: 22 REC / 141 YDS / 35.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Bobby Okereke: 53 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 5 PD
