Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants point spread and preview

There is little doubt that one of the most watched (and bet on) football games during NFL Week 9 will be the match-up Dallas Cowboys vs. NY Giants and we are here to bring you the latest point spread and game betting numbers. In January, when the Cowboys and the Giants met during the playoffs, the odds were heavily favoring the 'Boys at -300, but the Giants declined to roll over and beat Dallas 21-17 to go on and win the Super Bowl. Much hope was placed on the Cowboys in the beginning of the 08-09 regular season, they were the favorite, along with the Patriots, to win the 2009 Super Bowl, but how things change through the season:

The odds on the Cowboys vs. Giants game this Sunday are now against Dallas, who are +330 underdog at the online sportsbook Bookmaker, where the NY Giants are listed with odds -400 to win the NFL Week 9 game. The Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants point spread is currently sitting at -9 points chalk the Giants with the total expected by the bookie at 41 points. Looking at the point spread and total for the game and it's clear that the odds makers are expecting a whooping to be delivered by the Giants. And with Dallas quarterback Tony Romo still missing from the team's picture it could happen. The Cowboys may also play without running back Felix Jones, cornerback Terence Newman and tight end Jason Witten, all missing practice on Thursday. Meanwhile in New York Thursday practice was skipped by only cornerback Kevin Dockery and linebacker Gerris Wilkinson.

When considering the betting odds and spread on the Cowboys vs. Giants game this Sunday, also keep in mind that Dallas is 1-4 against the spread in its last 5 games, although the Cowboys are 2-6-1 against the spread in their last 9 games when playing NY Giants. The betting trends also show that the New York Giants are 11-2 against the spread in their last 13 games and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 games when playing Dallas. Also, the total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Giants last 10 games at home.

Published on 10/31/2008