Most Week 3 preseason games don't have any juice, but there's an in-stadium rivalry on the line when the New York Giants play the New York Jets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night.
The Giants have shown more interest in playing starters and potential contributors on both sides of the ball, which is why I'm taking them as a 60-cent favorite at Kalshi in my Giants vs. Jets predictions.
Let's take a closer look at my free NFL picks for Friday, Aug. 28.
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Who will win Giants vs Jets: New York Giants
While both the New York Jets and New York Giants are still going to give reps to players who may play important roles for their teams this season, its the Giants who are turning more to their starters on Friday.
Giants coach John Harbaugh has said that he's considering giving starting quarterback Jaxson Dart at least one series to avoid a long layoff for one of his key offensive players ahead of the regular season. He's also said that the starting defense will get some reps to work on communication.
Comparatively, the Jets will be working on determining backups and keeping many of their ailing offensive starters out to try to get them ready for Week 1. The Giants have a significant edge, and I like them at up to 65 cents.
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Giants vs Jets Over/Under pick: Over 36.5
The Giants will have a fair amount of offensive talent on the field Friday, whether Dart ultimately plays or not. That includes veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who looks likely to snag a roster spot for New York.
On the other side, the Jets are likely to give significant time to rookie Cade Klubnik, who has already shown the ability to move the offense, going 10-for-14 for 75 yards so far in the preseason. Brady Cook and Bailey Zappe also have significant NFL experience at quarterback, and Geno Smith might even get limited playing time.
With both teams rotating in defenders fighting for roster spots, the relatively notable names on offense will have the better of the play on Friday night. I'm backing the Over up to 37.5 points.
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On a partly cloudy night with temperatures cooling from a daytime high of 83 degrees, the weather should have minimal impact on this game.
How to watch Giants vs Jets
| Location | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Date | Friday, Aug.28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | Peacock |
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