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Game Preview New York Giants @ Washington Commanders
The New York Giants travel to FedExField to take on the Washington Commanders on December 14, 2025, in a battle between two NFC East teams with little left to play for but pride—and draft position. Both teams have struggled this season and are evaluating young talent as they prepare for potential offseason overhauls.
Still, divisional matchups have a way of producing tight spreads, physical play, and betting opportunities. The Commanders have the home-field edge and some slight momentum with improved offensive play, while the Giants continue to rotate quarterbacks and struggle in the trenches.
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Odds and Key Information
The Commanders opened as 2.5-point home favorites, with the total sitting at 39.5. The market has stayed relatively stable, reflecting a balance between fading both teams and betting on familiar divisional trends. Both teams rank in the bottom ten in scoring, so the low total is appropriate.
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New York Giants Outlook
The New York Giants have had a disappointing season on both sides of the ball. Injuries and quarterback instability have tanked offensive production, with the team averaging just 15.8 points per game. The offensive line has allowed one of the highest sack totals in the league, making it difficult to evaluate the talent around the quarterback.
Defensively, the Giants have been solid in spurts, especially in the red zone. But they’ve been vulnerable to mobile quarterbacks and have allowed more than 135 rushing yards per game over the past month. Without a reliable offensive rhythm, the defense wears down in the second half.
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Washington Commanders Outlook
The Washington Commanders haven’t been much better overall but have found sparks of life offensively in recent games. Sam Howell has flashed arm talent and mobility, but turnovers and inconsistencies remain an issue. Still, the Commanders are averaging over 21 points per game at home and have been more aggressive in downfield play-calling.
Defensively, Washington has struggled to stop the run and ranks near the bottom of the league in sacks. That said, they’ve faced one of the toughest schedules in the NFL this year, and the matchup against the Giants’ stagnant offense offers a rare opportunity to gain confidence on both sides of the ball.
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Key Matchup
The game likely hinges on third-down success and quarterback pressure. The Giants allow the most sacks per game in the NFL, and while Washington doesn’t generate pressure often, this is a get-right matchup. If Howell can protect the ball and avoid giving New York short fields, the Commanders should control the flow.
The Giants will lean on Barkley to carry the load, but Washington has been solid in early downs at home. Expect stacked boxes and short-yardage situations that force the Giants into obvious passing downs.
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Betting Trends
New York is 1-4 against the spread in its last five road games and 2-7 ATS against NFC East opponents. The Commanders are 3-2 ATS in their last five home games, and the total has gone under in four of those contests. The home team is 4-1 straight up in the last five meetings between these rivals.
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Prediction
This won’t be the prettiest game of the week, but there’s value in ugly matchups. Washington has the more stable quarterback situation, a slightly better offensive line, and home-field advantage. That should be enough to pull out a close, low-scoring win.
Final prediction: Commanders 20, Giants 16
Spread Pick: Commanders -2.5
Total Lean: Under 39.5
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