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Giants vs. Dolphins Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds

The Giants are well-positioned to win a low-scoring game over the inexperienced Dolphins, and I break down why in my Giants vs. Dolphins prediction.

Philip Wood

Last Updated: August 21, 2026 7:23 AM EDT • 3 minute read

Pictured: New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart hands the ball off to running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. as we make our best Giants vs. Dolphins prediction. Photo by John Jones-Imagn Images

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After a joint-practice brawl on Thursday, my best Giants vs. Dolphins prediction for Saturday's 4 p.m. ET game focuses on the Dolphins' lack of depth against a Giants team with many experienced backups. While the Dolphins' starting offense played well in the first week of the preseason, once the backups entered, the team was inept.

The Giants are a 3.5-point betting favorite ahead of the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The contest will air on NFL Network and stream on NFL+.

🏈 Giants vs. Dolphins prediction: NFL preseason Week 2

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💰 Pick	⚖️ Units	🧠 Why I bet this
Giants -3.5 (-108 via DraftKings)	1u → 0.93u	The Dolphins' have no depth beyond their starters, while the Giants have plenty of experienced backups.
Under 36.5 (-115 via DraftKings)	1.5u → 1.3u	Neither offense did much right in Week 1, and the Dolphins' offense was particularly bad.

Total wagered: 2.5 units | Max profit: 2.23 units

💰 Giants vs. Dolphins best bet

Under 36.5 (-115)

With Malik Willis and De'Von Achane on the field in the preseason opener, the Dolphins put together a 14-play, 93-yard drive. However, after that drive, the Dolphins didn't score again, finishing with just 133 yards and three turnovers.

I expect the Dolphins to struggle against a Giants' defense that held the Vikings to just 13 points in Week 1. But the Giants' offense isn't really much better than Miami's. Jameis Winston was 8-of-9 for 89 yards in his preseason debut, but the Giants only scored three points in drives started by him.

Score prediction: Giants 17 Dolphins 10

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Many expect the Dolphins to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season, and the first week of the preseason showed just how little depth they have. While the Giants only managed 10 points in their first game, the offense has more weapons on their second and third team, which is why I like them to ultimately win a really low-scoring game by at least a touchdown.

If Willis only plays one drive this week, I could see the Dolphins getting shut out.

💵 Giants vs. Dolphins SGP picks

Giants -3.5
Under 36.5

Best odds: +242 via DraftKings (1u → 2.42u)

💵 My betting record for NFL picks

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Bet type	Record	Net profit	ROI
Overall	7-0	+6.97 units ✅	+116.2% ✅
Game picks	5-0	+4.48 units ✅	+89.6% ✅
Player props	0-0	0 units ✅	0% ✅
Parlays	2-0	+2.49 units ✅	+249% ✅

💡 How I'm betting Giants vs. Dolphins: NFL preseason strategy

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I don't like what I saw from the Dolphins' offense in the first week of the preseason. Because of that, I'm willing to risk a little more than usual on a preseason game. The Giants' defense was excellent in Week 1, and with how bad the Dolphins' offense looked, I'll wager 1.5 units on the Under. I'm also backing the Giants to cover for one unit, because at the end of the day, they have the more experienced backups at key positions.

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🌤️ Giants vs. Dolphins weather: Saturday, 4 p.m. ET

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Unsurprisingly, heat could impact this matchup, as the feels-like temperature is expected to reach as high as 98 degrees around kickoff. There's also a 31% chance of thunderstorms during the first half, something that is always a threat this time of year in the Miami area. Still, a 31% chance of storms isn't much, so right now, it looks like this game will be mostly unaffected by precipitation.

📺 How to watch Giants vs. Dolphins: NFL preseason Week 2

Date: Saturday, Aug. 22
Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Fla.)
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL+

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Philip Wood

Phil has covered sports betting since 2016 and has been sharing his NFL experience with SportsBook Review since 2022. He previously hosted the College Football Pick 'Em podcast for CanesInsight.com. He is always looking for value, especially on lines that just seem too good to be true. His belief is that if a line doesn't make sense just assume oddsmakers know something you don't. He also loves in-season futures. There is so much value to be had as the public overreacts weekly. Bettors tend to forget just how long NFL and college football seasons are. After all, the Green Bay Packers were 2-5 in 2023 and they made it to the Divisional Round. When deciding where to bet, it comes down to value over everything. +100 is always better than -110. An alumnus of The U, Phil always holds out hope that the next head coach will be the one who turns the football program around. He is also a diehard Detroit Lions fan and is willing to forgive Dan Campbell for forgetting that a kicker can be useful.