Dallas Cowboys vs NY Giants NFL Predictions: The Cowboys are (5-3) coming off a win last week over Tampa Bay 13-9. QB Johnson passed for just 122 yards and the Cowboys gained only 172, their fewest ever in a victory. Considering Dallas had lost two straight games and three of four, the Cowboys were happy for any kind of win. Now Dallas heads to New York without taking a three-game losing streak into their matchup with the Giants. I think the game will come down to whether Dallas can hold NY to FGs or not. The sports odds posted by the oddsmakers at LooseLines.com currently list NY Giants -9.5 favorites to Dallas Cowboys heading into thsi matchup.

"We got the dinks and dunks," said Owens, whose 33 yards receiving were the team high. "There were more opportunities there, but we didn't make them."

The Giants are (6-1) coming of a road win last week when they beat Pittsburgh 21-14. They tied the score, 14-14, on a safety with 6 minutes 48 seconds remaining when James Harrison, Pittsburgh’s backup long snapper, was under pressure and snapped the ball from his 18-yard line past the limping punter, Mitch Berger. Manning, held in check most of the game while going 19-of-32 for 199 yards, finally took advantage of the tiring and depleted Steelers defense by finding Steve Smith for 25 yards to the 25 on the decisive drive. The online sports betting odds at Looselines.com has the OVER/UNDER in this Dallas Cowboys vs NY Giants game is set at 41 points.

"You want situations where they kind of have you in a corner and you have to come out swinging," Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said. "Obviously, we responded pretty well. ... Guys really understand what it takes to win in situations like this." 

NFL Predictions: NY has struggled in the red zone,  if Dallas doesn't give up more than one TD, they have a shot in the game. Cowboys have nothing to lose and aren't expected to compete much. They should just come out throwing strikes down the field. Seriously though, they will have about 2 to 3 (maybe more) opportunities to throw deep because I know the Giants won't respect the deep ball. I wouldn't be surprised if the game goes either way. I know Dallas is reeling, I know the Giants look ready to repeat in the SB... but its the NFC East. This is a huge NFC East matchup that could go a long way toward deciding the division. Both teams have powerful rushing attacks, explosive star receivers and playmakers on defense. The Cowboys squeaked out a much-needed win last week, but will they be able to handle DE Justin Tuck and the Giants' complex pressure packages? Under is 10-1-1 in Cowboys last 12 games in Week 9.

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