MetLife Stadium hosted a ripping Week 1 clash as the New York Giants put together a stellar performance to secure a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The numbers heading into this matchup had the Dallas Cowboys installed as the head to head favourites at 1.65, while the New York Giants were at 2.25 on home turf. When the dust settled, it was the Giants who stood tall, converting their strong mixed form into a statement win.
The New York Giants rolled into this contest following a solid stretch, coming off a 27-21 win against the Houston Texans. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys arrived at MetLife Stadium after a narrow 33-30 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Giants made their home advantage count in front of the home fans, dictating terms and holding off a determined Cowboys outfit to take out the fixture by eight points.
How the tips went
Let's take a look back at how our pre-match selections panned out on the gridiron. It was a mixed bag for our two published plays, with one winner and one loss recorded across the board.
Our line selection on the New York Giants +2.5 at 1.95 saluted nicely as the Giants not only covered the start but took out the match outright with a 28-20 scoreline, giving us a clear win. However, our head to head selection on the Dallas Cowboys at 1.65 finished as a loss after the Cowboys fell short on the road at MetLife Stadium.