New York Jets vs New York Giants Prediction 8/28/2026 Picks

The New York Giants and the New York Jets meet Friday in NFL preseason action from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Here’s a Giants vs Jets prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Giants vs Jets pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

New York Giants Betting Preview

On August 15 the Giants opened up their preseason with a matchup versus the Minnesota Vikings. New York had a seven-point lead at the break but eventually lost 13-10. QB Jameis Winston had 89 yards on 8-of-9 passing and Eric Gray rushed eight times for 20 yards. Devin Singletary had one 40-yard catch that put him in the number one spot among receivers.

On Saturday versus the Miami Dolphins, the Giants were looking good at halftime on a 20-3 lead. New York eventually finished with a 26-3 victory. QB Jameis Winston had 150 yards on 15-of-21 passing and Brandon Allen had 13-of-18 for 101 yards. Devin Singletary was the top rusher with 40 yards on eight totes alongside a TD.

New York Jets Betting Preview

Over on the Jets’ side, they kicked things off this year with a preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New York scored 10 points in the first quarter but got shut down to a couple field goals the rest of the way in a 24-16 loss. QB Brady Cook had 108 yards on 9-of-15 passing and Braelon Allen rushed four times for 44 yards. Tops in receiving was Cam Camper with two catches for 37 yards.

Matched up against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Friday the Jets were only up 7-0 going into the fourth quarter but found some steam in an eventual shutout win 17-0. Cade Klubnik was 10-of-14 for 75 yards and Geno Smith completed all seven of his passes for 65 yards and a TD. Quincy Skinner caught all four of his targets for a team-high 47 yards and a TD among the receivers.

New York Giants @ New York Jets Betting Trends 

Why the New York Giants will win

• The Giants have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs without Jason Pinnock.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Giants’ last eight home openers as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

New York Giants Player Prop Facts

• Jaxson Dart has recorded 230+ passing yards in three of his last four appearances against NFC opponents.
• Calvin Austin has recorded 20+ receiving yards in each of his last six appearances on the East Coast.
• Tyrone Tracy has recorded 78+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Giants’ last five games against NFC opponents.
• Odell Beckham Jr. has scored a touchdown in each of his last three appearances at MetLife Stadium.
• Tyrone Tracy has recorded 62+ rushing yards in each of the Giants’ last six games against NFC opponents.
• Jaxson Dart has recorded 19+ completions in four of his last five appearances against NFC opponents.
• Ben Sauls recorded the most made field goals without a failed attempt last season (8).

Matchup/League Facts

• Giants – 11 different players recorded 50+ receiving yards in a game last season – most in the NFL.
• The Giants suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Q3 last season (5).

Why the New York Jets will win

• The Jets have won the first quarter in each of their last two Week 1 games as underdogs.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight road openers as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.

New York Jets Player Prop Facts

• Garrett Wilson has scored at least one touchdown in four of the Jets’ last five September games as road underdogs.
• Geno Smith has recorded 201+ passing yards in each of his four previous appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC South opponents.
• Breece Hall has recorded 20+ receiving yards in each of the Jets’ last four Week 1 games.
• Garrett Wilson has recorded 82+ rushing and receiving yards in four of the Jets’ last five September games as road underdogs.
• Braelon Allen has recorded 26+ rushing yards in six of his last seven road appearances.
• Geno Smith has recorded 23+ completions in each of his last four September appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
• Mason Taylor had the worst drop rate (12.3%) of any qualified player last season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jets ranked 32nd in the NFL in passing yards per game (140.3) last season.
• The Jets ranked 32nd in the NFL in interceptions (0) last season.

Giants vs Jets Prediction

I’ll stay with the Giants. New York took care of the Dolphins pretty well last week, hitting 390 yards (257 passing), 26 first downs and 11-of-18 on third-down conversions. On defense the Giants gave up just 102 yards (52 passing) with 2.8 yards per play, three first downs and 2-of-11 on third downs. There wasn’t much to complain about at all.
As for the Jets, they were able to find some late life in the shutout victory over the Steelers, but they were unremarkable on offense for much of the game. New York managed just 12 first downs and 5-of-15 on third-down tries, but did bag 5.1 yards per play. The defense saved the day on two takeaways, 14 first downs and 5-of-16 on third-down conversions allowed. The Jets need that kind of luster on offense.

Andrew Jett's Pick: New York Giants -3