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Cowboys Favored Over Giants in Week 18 Finale With Draft Stakes in Play

New York’s draft slot could range from No. 1 to No. 7, contingent on its result plus Raiders–Chiefs.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
  • Sportsbooks list Dallas as a small favorite, with FanDuel showing the Giants as 3.5-point underdogs after USA TODAY’s opening line of Cowboys -1.5.
  • USA TODAY’s expert panel largely backs Dallas to cover, with multiple picks at Cowboys -4.5.
  • The Giants’ scenarios include landing the No. 1 pick with a loss if Las Vegas beats Kansas City, while a win could drop them as low as No. 7.
  • Both teams say healthy starters will play, though key players could be pulled during the game.