Falcons vs. Cowboys Preview and Free Pick

Week 9 of the NFL is taking place, and the Atlanta Falcons will have a good opportunity to stay near the top as they host the Dallas Cowboys.

The Falcons are coming off a key win against the Buccaneers and are now the new leaders of the NFC South.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys haven’t had good results and continue to drop positions in the East, moving further from the Commanders.

Why bet on the Atlanta Falcons?

It has been a great start for the Atlanta Falcons. With a 5-3 record, they hold the top spot in the NFC South. Surprisingly, the three games they’ve lost were at home against the Steelers, Chiefs, and Seahawks, making their record at the Mercedes Benz Stadium 2-3.

Last weekend, they beat their closest divisional rival, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for the second time this season. This time, it was a 31-26 victory, with an outstanding performance from Kirk Cousins, who completed 23 of 29 attempts, throwing for 276 yards and four touchdowns.

Kyle Pitts scored two touchdowns that day, including one somewhat controversial, but Drake London still leads the team with five touchdowns. Without a doubt, Cousins’ impressive showing has solidified his role as starting quarterback after facing questions in recent weeks. He currently ranks third in passing yards (2,106) and fourth in touchdown passes (14).

In the NFC South, they hold a one-game lead over the Buccaneers and are three games ahead of the New Orleans Saints.

Why bet on the Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys recorded their second consecutive loss, bringing them to a losing record of 3-4, currently placing third in the NFC East. After being crushed by the Detroit Lions (9-47), they showed some improvement last weekend but still fell to the San Francisco 49ers (30-24).

Dak Prescott completed 25 of 38 passes for 243 yards and two touchdowns, both caught by CeeDee Lamb, who had 13 receptions for 146 yards. Prescottwas also intercepted twice, bringing his season total to eight — just one short of the league’s highest.

One concern for this weekend is the status of linebacker Eric Kendricks, who is questionable due to physical discomfort. Kendricks has missed only one game this season, and it was against the Lions, where his absence was felt in their heavy loss, highlighting his importance. Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, and Jordan Phillips remain out, while Caelen Carson has returned.

The Cowboys’ three wins this season have all come at home, though they broke that streak with this weekend’s loss to the 49ers.

Final Betting Analysis: Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys

The last time these two teams faced each other was on November 14, 2021, with the Cowboys dominating 43-3. The last game in Atlanta was in 2018, and Dallas also came out on top, winning 19-22. The Cowboys are currently on a three-game winning streak in this matchup.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange favor the Atlanta Falcons with a Moneyline of 1.58, while the Dallas Cowboys are at 2.45.

While the Atlanta Falcons have shown some weakness at home, last weekend, they had a strong performance from Kirk Cousins, and the Dallas Cowboys haven’t demonstrated the consistency of a team aiming for the postseason. Therefore, the home club is expected to win this time, and we’ll go for the Over.

Go for a win for the Falcons. If you bet $100 at 1.58, you will gain $58 for a total payout of $158.

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Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick: Falcons