Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Giants Picks and Prediction for Thursday, October 9, 2025
Use Code SSWC Two teams at each end of the NFC East standings meet on Thursday night, so grab our Eagles vs. Giants predictions and settle in for a divisional clash. Philadelphia (4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS) caught their first loss of the season last weekend, 21-17, as -4 favorites at home against Denver. New York (1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS) fell at New Orleans on Sunday, 26-14, as +2.5 underdogs. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 EST, and be sure to check out all of our Free NFL Picks.
Late failures doom Eagles in first loss
The Eagles had a 14-point lead and were 15 minutes away from being a 5-0 SU team before Denver outscored them, 18-0, in the final quarter of play on Sunday. The offense went three-and-out twice in the fourth and then failed to score on the final series of the game. They accumulated 302 yards with 16 first downs while the defense allowed Denver to gain 358 yards and 23 first downs.
Philadelphia’s scoring offense is tied for 12th in the NFL, averaging 25 points per game. In terms of yardage, they rank 30th overall with an average of 261.6 yards per game. The passing game has been the second-worst in the league, with only 161.8 yards per game averaged through the air each week. Jalen Hurts did throw for a season-high 280 yards against Denver, and he has yet to throw an interception this season. The QB has 889 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns, 182 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. He’s also been sacked 15 times. With 267 rushing yards, Saquon Barkley is the leader of a rushing attack averaging 99.8 yards per game. Tight end Dallas Goedert has caught four of Hurts’ seven TD passes.
On defense, the Eagles are giving up 21.8 points per game, 16th in the NFL, and 338.2 total yards per game, 20th in the league. Against the run, they are giving up 126.8 yards per game, 11th most in the league. Against the pass, they are 15th best, allowing 211.4 yards per game. Philadelphia has a +4 turnover differential, and they’ve recorded 15 sacks, tied for ninth. Zack Baun leads the team with 42 tackles and is tied with Moro Ojorno for the team lead with two sacks. Baun also has an interception and a forced fumble.
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Injury report (with Monday’s practice availability)
- RB Saquon Barkley (knee) DNP
- TE Grant Calcaterra (oblique) DNP
- LB Jihaad Campbell (biceps) limited
- LB Nabobe Dean (knee) full
- G Landon Dickerson (ankle) DNP
- DT Byron Young (triceps) limited
Giants unable to stack wins
Following their thrilling win over the Chargers in week four, the Giants were unable to keep the momentum in their corner and scoring no points in the second half against the Saints proved costly. The offense turned the ball over five times and picked up 335 yards and 23 first downs on the day, while the defense allowed 332 yards and 18 first downs.
New York ranks 28th in the league in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game. The offense is tallying 320.6 total yards per game, which ranks 19th overall, faring better behind their run game, which ranks 13th with an average of 117 yards per game. Rookie Cam Skattebo leads the team with 240 yards and 2 TDs on 63 carries. The Giants average 203.6 yards per game as they continue to try and iron out the QB position. It may take longer than they wish with rookie Jaxson Dart under center, though he’s shown some signs that have the fanbase hopeful. He’s connected on 65% of his passes and has 3 TDs and 2 INTs. Dart is also dealing with a hamstring injury, which is something to keep an eye on. The line has allowed 14 sacks to date.
On defense, the Giants are allowing 25.4 points per game, 11th most in the league. They also yield 377.2 total yards per game, seventh most in the league, including 140 per game on the ground, also seventh most. The passing defense is allowing 237.2 yards per game and has three interceptions to go with 10 sacks. Bobby Okereke leads the team and is tied for third in the NFL with 48 tackles. Brian Burns is tied for second in the league with his team-high five sacks.
Injury report (with Monday’s practice availability)
- LB Swayze Bozeman (ankle) DNP
- G Jermaine Eluemunor (back) DNP
- LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (hamstring) DNP
- WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) DNP
- S Dane Belton (shoulder) limited
- QB Jaxson Dart (hamstring) limited
- S Jevon Holland (calf) limited
- S Tyler Nubin (groin) limited
- CB Andru Phillips (hip) limited
- RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) limited
Eagles vs. Giants Picks
Spread Pick for Eagles vs. Giants
- Philadelphia -7.5 (5 units)
Last season, the Eagles won both meetings with the Giants by an average of 16 points per game, including a 25-point win in the Meadowlands last October. In looking strictly at statistics, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher that the Eagles are 4-1 SU at this point. However, it goes to show their mettle and the fact that they simply know how to win football games, even when they are not doing well. That said, they are due for a breakout game, and this is lined up to be just that. If Spencer Rattler can go off on the Giants' defense, I would expect Hurts can as well in the passing game. New York’s defensive secondary is all sorts of banged up and ripe for the taking. The Giants are also in the midst of breaking in a rookie quarterback, which will surely include growing pains. Dart’s hamstring injury could also throw a wrench into New York’s plans, especially with a short week to gear up this game. Philadelphia is 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS in their last eight against the Giants.
Take the Eagles giving the points.
Over/Under Pick for Eagles vs. Giants
- Under 42.5 (5 units)
The under hit in both games between these teams last season, as they combined to average 32 points per game. The Giants struggled to do much against the Philly defense last season, averaging just eight points in those two efforts. Their offense hasn’t improved much. They are still trying to figure out their quarterback situation and it seems like the rookie Dart will be at the helm again, barring his hamstring injury. Top receiver Malik Nabers is done for the season and Darius Slayton is dealing with a hamstring as well, leaving them with limited options. Philadelphia’s offense has struggled to get going this season, compared to how it lit things up a year ago. The Super Bowl hangover still looms a bit, and while I expect them to have a better offensive effort here, I don’t think they can carry the bulk of the load. Temperatures could dip into the 40s, but there is no precipitation forecast. The under is 7-3 in the last ten games between the teams and 7-3 between the two teams this season.
Take the under.
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