Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and predictions

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The Dallas Cowboys (3-2) welcome the Detroit Lions (3-1) to AT&T Stadium Sunday for a clash of Super Bowl-caliber sides. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Lions vs. Cowboys odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 on Sunday night in Week 5, closing as a 2.5-point underdog. They have won 2 straight and are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) as an underdog. Dallas is led by QB Dak Prescott and has been consistent offensively, averaging 23.4 points per game (PPG). Defensively, it has allowed 17 points or less in 3 of its 5 games, but ranks 23rd with an average of 24.2 PPG allowed.

The Lions had a Week 5 bye. They are coming off a 42-29 win in Week 4 over the Seattle Seahawks. Detroit has won 2 straight, has been favored in every game and is 3-1 ATS. The Lions’ defense has been routinely among their strengths, and they rank 10th at 20.1 PPG allowed. Detriot, which is led by QB Jared Goff, ranks 7th in the league averaging 26.0 PPG.

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Lions at Cowboys odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Cowboys +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -3 (-115) | Cowboys +3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 52.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Cowboys key injuries

Lions

OL Christian Mahogany (illness) out

Cowboys

CB DaRon Bland (foot) questionable
DB Caelen Carson (shoulder) questionable
LB Eric Kendricks (calf/shoulder) out
LB Nick Vigil (foot) questionable
LB Micah Parsons (ankle) out

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Lions at Cowboys picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 30, Cowboys 24

Moneyline

PASS.

The Cowboys are America’s team and should be a popular pick on both the moneyline and spread as a home underdog. However, the Lions should be the only play here. But they are too expensive to play on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET LIONS -3 (-115).

The Cowboys’ defensive strength is in the passing game, ranking 11th at 271 yards allowed per game. They also rank in the top 12 in opponents’ completion percentage, but the Lions don’t pass the ball much, sitting within the bottom 7 in pass percentage.

Detroit, with Parsons sidelined, should abuse the Cowboys on the ground. Dallas is 0-2 at home and 0-2 ATS at home. The Lions are 3-1 ATS this season and 1-0 ATS on the road. They are 3-0 ATS as a favorite of a touchdown or less.

Take LIONS -3 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 52.5 (-110).

The Cowboys are going to need to score frequently to keep pace in this game. They have scored 20 points or more in 4 of 5 games and have gone Over in 3 of 5 games. Dallas has played well defensively, but will be short its best defensive player in this battle.

The Lions went Under in their 1st 3 games of the season, but scored 20 points in 2 of those 3. They scored 42 points on the Seahawks before their bye and are both healthy and rested coming into this game. Detroit has scored 31 PPG in its last 2.

There should be ample scoring in this one. Take OVER 52.5 (-110).

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