The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers meet in preseason action Saturday. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cowboys vs. Chargers odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Cowboys opened the preseason with a 17-7 loss on the road against the Denver Broncos. Now they face another AFC West foe in their building.
QB Will Grier, battling with QB Cooper Rush for the backup job, missed the preseason opener due to a hamstring injury. He is expected to play, which likely means if we see starting QB Dak Prescott, it will be a cameo at best.
The Chargers fell to the defending Super Bowl-champ Los Angeles Rams at SoFi last weekend, 29-22. Veteran backup QB Chase Daniel tossed a pair of touchdowns, and the offense is still in good hands if starting QB Justin Herbert is limited or held out.
Cowboys at Chargers odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Cowboys +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Chargers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cowboys +3.5 (-117) | Chargers -3.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Exclusive USA TODAY Network offer: Deposit $10 or more, get $200 in instant bet credits at Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Place your legal, online sports bets at Tipico. Let’s make this interesting. Bet now!
Cowboys at Chargers picks and predictions
Prediction
Chargers 20, Cowboys 17
Money line
The Chargers (-190) should be able to bounce back to grab their first win of the preseason, as Daniel and third-string QB Easton Stick were able to move the offense last weekend. Still, this is a hefty amount of chalk to eat for a preseason game, especially one that should be fairly close.
AVOID.
Against the spread
The COWBOYS +3.5 (-117) are worth a look catching 3 and a hook. The offense was rather moribund last weekend in the Mile High City, with most of the offense, and all of the scoring, coming from QB Ben DiNucci in the fourth quarter. Expect Grier, Rush and company to be a little better in Saturday’s game.
WIN YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE!
For over 25 years, TheHuddle.com has been helping fantasy players just like you win. This year, it’s your turn! Custom player rankings, tools and more to give you the edge over your competition.
Use code SBW22 to take 20% OFF a new subscription. Join now!
Over/Under
The UNDER 37.5 (-115) might seem a bit risky after the Over cashed at a 13-3 clip in the opening weekend of preseason action. However, defense has reigned supreme so far in Week 2, going 3-1 through Thursday’s and Friday’s action.
The Cowboys managed just 7 points and hit one of those rare Unders in Week 1 action. While I expect them to be a little better, I still think defense rules the day here.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Access more NFL coverage:
BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWire | TitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1367]