Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season delivers an NFC East rivalry game in primetime: the Dallas Cowboys travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants on Sunday, September 13. Kickoff is still weeks away, but the early markets are already posted, and the
First TD Scorer
market is where the biggest Week 1 payouts live.
Dallas' backfield carries a clear lead workload into the opener, and the touchdown market has priced it accordingly. Javonte Williams opens as the shortest number on the board to find the end zone first — and
has posted an interesting First TD Scorer price around him.
Featured Prop: Javonte Williams First TD Scorer (+320)
on Javonte Williams to score the first touchdown of the game against the Giants.
- The board's clear favorite:
Bet365 prices Williams' Anytime TD at -170, a roughly 63% implied chance and comfortably the shortest anytime number in the game. The next name, Cam Skattebo, is out at +100, which is the gap the book sees between Dallas' lead back and the rest of the field.
- Predictive Value:
At +320, the First TD market implies roughly a 23.8% chance Williams opens the scoring. That is short by First TD standards, and it reflects genuine concentration of red-zone work rather than a speculative longshot — Dallas' scoring hierarchy runs through him.
- Game script:
A 2.5-point spread and a 48.5-point total — one of the highest on the Week 1 board — point to a game with touchdowns to go around. Dallas being favored on the road without the margin blowing out keeps Williams' early-down and goal-line workload intact throughout.
- The competition:
Skattebo at +525 leads the New York side of the board, with CeeDee Lamb next at +625. Malik Nabers sits at +750 and George Pickens at +800, while Jaxson Dart rounds out the visible panel at +1000.
Note:
Odds in this article are correct at time of publication and subject to change.
Player Props: Cowboys Vs. Giants
First & Anytime TD Scorer Odds (Bet365)
| Player |
First TD Odds |
Anytime TD Odds |
| Javonte Williams |
+320 |
-170 |
| Cam Skattebo |
+525 |
+100 |
| CeeDee Lamb |
+625 |
+120 |
| Malik Nabers |
+750 |
+145 |
| George Pickens |
+800 |
+150 |
| Jaxson Dart |
+1000 |
+200 |
Cowboys Vs. Giants Betting Preview
Explore the interactive widget below to discover the latest spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Cowboys-Giants game at MetLife Stadium.
Check out all the important details on the game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game Details
The key information you need before the Cowboys vs. Giants NFL game.
- Teams:
vs.
- Date:
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Kickoff:
8:20 p.m. EDT
- Location:
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
- TV:
NBC, Peacock and NFL+
- NFL standings:
- NFL injuries:
Odds (Bet365)
Odds for the key markets in the Cowboys-Giants matchup.
- Spread:
Cowboys -2.5 (-115), Giants +2.5 (-105)
- Moneyline:
Cowboys -160, Giants +135
- Total:
Over/Under 48.5 (-110/-110)
The odds and lines presented here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Bet365 Bet Boosts
Bet365 has posted several boosted Same Game Parlays for the primetime opener:
- Dak Attack (+550, boosted from +475):
Cowboys Moneyline + Dak Prescott 300+ Passing Yards + Dak Prescott 2+ Passing TDs. A $10 stake returns $65.
- Throwing Darts (+750, boosted from +650):
Giants Moneyline + Jaxson Dart 250+ Passing Yards + Jaxson Dart 2+ Passing TDs. A $10 stake returns $85.
- Dallas Deliver (+500, boosted from +410):
Dak Prescott 300+ Passing Yards + CeeDee Lamb 50+ Receiving Yards + George Pickens 50+ Receiving Yards. A $10 stake returns $60.
- Dual Threats (+1800, boosted from +1700):
Dak Prescott to Score a TD + Jaxson Dart to Score a TD. A $10 stake returns $190.
Expert Prediction: Cowboys Vs. Giants
Utilizing state-of-the-art data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at
Dimers
have performed 10,000 simulations of the Cowboys vs. Giants matchup.
According to Dimers' predictive analytics model, the
Cowboys are more likely to win
at MetLife Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving the Cowboys a
60% chance
of winning the game, with a projected final score of
Cowboys 27, Giants 23.
The model also leans to the
Cowboys covering the 2.5-point spread, with the projected four-point margin clearing the number. On the total, the model's projected 50-point combined score sits above Bet365's posted 48.5.
These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Cowboys Vs. Giants Best Bet
Our top pick for the Cowboys vs. Giants game is to bet on the
Cowboys -2.5 (-115)
at Bet365.
Dimers' model projects a four-point Dallas win, which clears both the posted number and the key number of three, and laying -115 on the spread is materially cheaper than the -160 the moneyline demands for the same read on the game. This expert betting advice is based on world-class modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed decisions.
Final Thoughts: Cowboys Vs. Giants
Week 1's Sunday night window belongs to an NFC East rivalry. Dallas visits New York as a 2.5-point favorite with the moneyline at -160, and Bet365's 48.5-point total is among the highest on the board, signalling a book that expects both offenses to move the ball at MetLife.
The headline angle is Javonte Williams in the touchdown market. At +320 to strike first, he is the shortest First TD price on the board — and if you'd rather back him without needing the opening score, Bet365's
-170
anytime price is the more conservative route to the same read on Dallas' red-zone hierarchy.
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