Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, QB Matchup, Injury Update, Betting Trends and Stats

The Detroit Lions face the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. These two teams are looking to establish themselves in the NFC playoffs and both teams have strong offenses and impressive defenses.

The Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff and the outstanding duo of running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, have been a force to be reckoned with this season. Their offense, which averages 26 points per game, is supported by a dynamic receiving corps that includes Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions’ defense has also strengthened significantly, so it’s a dogfight in Dallas.

The Cowboys have shown flashes this season under Dak Prescott’s leadership, but fans are hoping to get more out of their $240 million quarterback.

They are supported by a strong defense led by Micah Parsons. After two consecutive losses to start the season, the Cowboys are looking to continue their recovery and pick up three wins in a row.

The Cowboys are currently underdogs. They are +3 on the spread and +145 on the moneyline. For the past two years, AT&T has been a fortress for the Cowboys. They only lost one home game in 2022 and didn’t lose a single home game last season.

The home advantage wasn’t particularly good this season. The Cowboys have already lost twice at home. With a loss this weekend, it will be the first time since 2021 that they have lost three or more home games in a single season.

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Here’s how to watch the Detroit Lions live at the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon:

• Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• Website: AT&T Stadium
• City: Arlington, TX
• TV/Streaming: FOX

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Current odds for the Detroit Lions at the Dallas Cowboys – Week 6

The latest odds from Friday:

• Money line: Detroit Lions (-170), Dallas Cowboys (+145)
• Spread: Lions -2
• In total: 52.5

The line started at Lions -3.5 and has fallen slightly, showing strong confidence in Dallas’ recent success and its strong home game

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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) thinks Dallas +3 is playing here:
“I wish we had seen a little more 3.5 out there. Taking Dallas to 3.5 points at home seems like something I could handle. This Dallas team is not as strong defensively as it has been in years past. However, they are doing well and Dak Prescot is playing good football. This could also be a classic look for the Lions as they travel to their undefeated division rival, the Minnesota Vikings, next weekend.”

Detroit Lions @ Dallas Cowboys team stats, betting trends

• The Lions are 3-1 against teams when ahead by three or more points this season.
• The Cowboys have lost three home games since 2022.
• The Lions have lost six straight games to the Cowboys.
• The Cowboys are 2-3 against the slate this season.
• The Lions are 6-1 in their last seven road games against the team.
• Sam LaPorta has just eight catches on nine targets in his last three games.

Detroit Lions quarterback matchup at Dallas Cowboys

• Lions: Jared Goff has thrown for 1,015 yards, 5 TDs and 4 INTs. In his five games against the Cowboys, he threw for 1,313 yards, 5 TDs and 6 INTs.
• Cowboys: Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,424 yards, 8 TDs and 4 INTs. Prescot is 5-0 against the Lions in his career.

Lions and Cowboys news and injuries

• Lions:
  • S Kerby Joseph (hamstring injury) is questionable
  • G Christian Mahogany (NFI) is OUT
  • LB Derrick Barnes (knee) is on IR
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle) is on the IR
  • DE Marcus Davenport (triceps) is on IR
• Cowboys:
  • CB Trevon Diggs (illness) is questionable
  • LB Micah Parsons (ankle) is questionable
  • LB Eric Kendricks (calf) is questionable
  • LB Nick Vigil is questionable
  • DE Marshawn Kneeland (knee) is on IR

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