The New York Giants are 5-2-1. The Washington Commanders are 2-5-1. But are these teams really as far apart as their records suggest?
New York is a 2.5-point home favorite for Thursday Night Football at MetLife Stadium with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET, but my Commanders vs. Giants prediction is backing Washington to keep this close.
Here's why I'm taking the points, along with my favorite player props and more NFL picks
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Commanders vs Giants prediction: Commanders +2.5
The Washington Commanders aren't as bad as their 2-5-1 record might lead you to believe, and the New York Giants aren't as good as their 5-2-1 record might indicate.
Washington went down to the wire with the Rams in Week 9, losing a close game while gaining more yards per play than L.A. Two games before that, the Commanders lost by six in San Francisco, but were competitive enough to cover the spread.
They've shown plenty of fight against good competition and tied these Giants in Week 5, but probably should've won after winning the yards-per-play battle 6.3 to 4.9.
Wet, chilly weather is expected, which could make Washington's biggest advantage even more important: the ground game. It ranks eighth in yards per rush against a Giants defense ranked 27th in yards per rush allowed.
Throw in a sketchy quarterback situation, with J.J. McCarthy coming off a hip injury on a short week, and I'll take the points.
COVERS INTEL: The Giants are tied for the fifth-most sacks allowed in the NFL. That could be a problem against a Washington defense that blitzes on 44% of opposing dropbacks, the second-highest rate in football.
Commanders vs Giants combo
These legs aren't positively correlated, but pairing them increases the payout. It's not like I'm expecting Washington to shut the Giants out completely.
My Commanders case starts on the ground. They ran for 202 yards against New York in Week 5. They should once again be able to exploit a defense that's ranked 27th in yards allowed per rush.
Both defenses are awful in the red zone, with the Giants dead last in opponent red zone touchdown conversion percentage and the Commanders at 29th. Expect touchdowns, not field goal attempts, if they get in close, which helps support the Over on this low total. Don't forget these teams combined for 57 points in that Week 5 matchup.
Bringing it all together is a Washington defense that's allowed eight touchdowns to tight ends in eight games, and Isaiah Likely leads New York in TD catches.
Commanders vs Giants combo
- Commanders +2.5
- Over 41.5
- Isaiah Likely Anytime TD
Commanders vs Giants touchdown scorer: Austin Ekeler
Let's pick on a Giants red-zone defense that ranks dead last in opponent touchdown conversion percentage. If Washington gets inside the 20, I like its chances of punching one in.
Austin Ekeler at 21% on Kalshi is my value play, especially with backfield mate Rachaad White priced at 34%.
That's a pretty significant gap, considering Ekeler actually had one more touch than White against the Rams last week.
With their workloads this close, and New York a disaster in the red zone, I'll gladly take the bigger payout.
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Commanders vs Giants odds
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- Spread: Commanders +2.5 | Giants -2.5
- Over/Under: Over 41.5 (52%) | Under 41.5 (54%)
- Moneyline: Commanders 45% | Giants 55%
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Commanders vs Giants weather
The forecast calls for a chilly, wet Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, with temperatures in the upper 40s, rain, and winds around 10–15 mph.
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Commanders vs Giants trend to know
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How to watch Commanders vs Giants
| Location | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. |
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Amazon Prime Video |
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