This match features two teams with decent starts to the season, which are waiting for a Vikings’ slip to enter the race for the first seed, the Cowboys and Lions.
The Texans battled a hard-fought victory against the sturdy defense of the Steelers last Sunday.
Detroit protagonized an excellent Monday Night Football showdown last week, beating the Seahawks by 42-29.
| When Do The Cowboys and Lions Play? | Sunday, October 13 at 4:25 pm ET, 3:25 pm CST, 2:25 pm MT, and 1:25 pm PT |
| Where are they Playing? | AT&T Field |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Cowboys? | 2.25 |
| What are the Moneyline Odds for the Lions? | 1.61 |
| What is the Over/Under? | 52.5 |
| Where can I Watch? | CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports |
| Where can I Stream? | NFL Network and DAZN |
Why bet on the Cowboys?
The Cowboys are a fearsome team to face in the regular season, and even if their form is more shaky than in previous years, they keep being a force to be reckoned with, capable of beating any team on any given day.
The train of the Pittsburgh Steelers is derailing, and the Cowboys were well prepared to help it. The Steelers did their classic thing of keeping things tight, but their inefficiency in attack was lethal against Dak Prescott, who managed to wake up at the end. He threw for 352 yards and led the game-winning drivedespite three turnovers.
The Cowboys have seen their top three defensive ends, Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Marshawn Kneeland suffer injuries, making them move the practice squad and elevate Carl Lawson to the main roster.
Why bet on the Lions?
The Lions have been excellent this season, except for their surprising defeat at home against the Buccs. They recovered quickly and had a week of rest in their favor against the Cowboys, recovering some tools from the infirmary in the meantime. Center Frank Ragnow has overcome yet another injury concern and is prepared to start again.
In their last game, they gifted us a banger against the Seahawks, as the OVER was shattered in a night where both QBs excelled. Jared Goff had a good time, throwing for two touchdowns and 396 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for two scores and David Montgomery added another.
Geno Smith was good, but Seattle’s defense was totally ineffective that Monday Night. The Lions will hope for a similar development as their defense is not excellent, and the Cowboys know how to unlock tight units.
Final Betting Analysis: Cowboys vs. Lions
These teams played 31 times in the history of the NFL, with the Cowboys dominating the series 19-12. The last time they faced was in 2023, and Dallas got a tight 20-19 victory. Detroit has not known victory since 2013.
However, the balance of power is changing as the Lions seem like a team on the rise after last season’s heroics, while the Cowboys seem to be in decline following many years of postseason disappointments. There’s a limit to how much you can keep things going smoothly, winning many games in the regular season just to crash quickly in the big party.
We believe the Lions will set the alarms in Texas again after winning and leaving Dallas record in 3-3. Go for the UNDER.
Go for a victory for the visitors at 1.61. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $61 for a total payout of $161.
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