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Arizona Cardinals vs New York Giants Predictions

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:00pm EST at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Arizona

Cardinals

Spread -2.5
@
New York

Giants

Spread +2.5
50% 50%
Spread Arizona Cardinals -2.5 New York Giants +2.5
Moneyline Arizona Cardinals -135 New York Giants +114
Total Over 44.5 (-105) Under 44.5 (-115)

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Cardinals vs. Giants Prediction: Pass on Arizona at -135

Analysis updated October 4, 2026 at 7:03 AM CDT

The Giants regain two defensive backs for Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, making Arizona’s road price difficult to back without stronger evidence.

Cardinals vs. Giants odds

Arizona is -135 on the moneyline and a 2.5-point favorite. New York is +114 and +2.5, while the total is 44.5. No opening price or line movement is available.

New York’s defense presents the clearest matchup concern

The New York Giants report that cornerback Deonte Banks and safety Tyler Nubin are set to return from calf injuries. Safety Jevon Holland has recorded four takeaways through three games, including an interception in every game, according to the Arizona Cardinals.

The Giants will still miss outside linebacker Brian Burns, who went on injured reserve after tearing his ACL in Week 3. Outside linebacker Abdul Carter has produced eight pressures through three games, including four against right tackles, according to Next Gen Stats.

Arizona cornerback Max Melton has three pass breakups, and opponents have completed 7 of 15 passes when he was the nearest defender. The Cardinals also rank 24th with 279 yards after the catch, but the available evidence does not show whether either team can turn those numbers into a decisive advantage.

Prediction

Arizona gets the winner selection because it is the listed favorite, but that alone does not make -135 worth betting. With no team records, recent results or confirmed starters available, there is too little evidence to justify the road price. Pass.

Pick Arizona Cardinals
Confidence low
Betting lean Pass
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