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Who will start at QB for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1?

Projecting the Week 1 starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, with NFL futures betting odds and picks.

The Dallas Cowboys suddenly face a quarterback controversy of their own creation after QB Andy Dalton was signed to a bargain free-agent deal while incumbent starter Dak Prescott threatens a holdout due to the franchise tag. Below, we focus on which quarterback will be the Cowboys’ Week 1 starter and the NFL futures betting odds from BetMGM sportsbook.

Dallas Cowboys: QB depth chart

  • Prescott (-2000): Has guided the Cowboys to a record of 40-24 without missing a start in four seasons since being chosen in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Threw for a career-high 4,902 yards and 30 touchdowns in 2019 with a modest 11 interceptions.
  • Dalton (+600): Signed a one-year, $3 million deal and could be worth up to $7 million after being released by the Cincinnati Bengals. Owns a 70-61-2 record over a nine-year career with three Pro Bowl appearances. Threw just 16 touchdowns against 14 interceptions over 13 games in 2019.
  • Ben DiNucci (+4000): Seventh-round pick of the 2020 NFL Draft out of James Madison.
  • Clayton Thorson (+5000): Fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft.
  • Cam Newton (+5000): Top remaining free-agent QB following his release from the Carolina Panthers.

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Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 starter: Best bet

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Wednesday, May 6 at 12:20 p.m. ET.

Prescott is rightfully the odds-on favorite to retain his starting job for America’s Team. He’s coming off the best season of his young career and is the centerpiece of one of the NFL’s best offensive trios along with RB Ezekiel Elliott and WR Amari Cooper. While the other two recently received mega-extensions, Prescott is set to play the 2020 season on the one-year franchise tag for $31.4 million.

There’s no value in betting Prescott with a $10 bet returning a profit of just $0.50.

With the threat of Prescott holding out in favor of a long-term contract, DALTON is worth at least a small wager at +600 to take the Cowboys’ first snap of the 2020 season. He’s a very capable NFL starter and the same $10 bet will return a profit of $60. Back Dalton, or sit this one out.

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Cowboys-Lions odds: Dallas favored over Stafford-less Detroit

Previewing Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Week 11 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

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The Dallas Cowboys (5-4) will face an NFC North opponent for the second straight week, taking on the Detroit Lions (3-5-1) Saturday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Ford Field.

Cowboys at Lions: Week 11 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • After starting the year 3-0 ATS, the Cowboys are just 2-4 since then. They’ve been favored in every game so far this season.
  • The Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after beginning the season 4-1. Detroit has only been favored twice this season.
  • The Lions are 8-4 straight up (SU) in their last 12 games against the Cowboys. The teams have split the last 10 games against the spread, though, going 5-5.
  • In their last eight meetings, the total has gone over in seven games.
  • The over is 6-3 in Cowboys games this season, including 4-1 in the last five.
  • The Lions are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games and 1-3-1 SU at home this season.

Cowboys at Lions: Key injuries

Lions: QB Matthew Stafford (back) will miss his second straight game, while CB Darius Slay (neck) was limited in practice, but is expected to be fine for Week 11.

Cowboys: WR Amari Cooper (knee, ankle) and DE DeMarcus Lawrence (neck) are expected to play.

Cowboys at Lions: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Cowboys 30, Lions 20

Moneyline (?)

The Cowboys typically take care of business against lesser opponents, but their Week 6 loss to the New York Jets was a stunner. They should be able to beat the Lions, who will have Jeff Driskel at QB, despite being on the road.

Take the COWBOYS (-304) to win outright against the Lions. Driskel and the Lions offense will have trouble moving the ball against Dallas’ defense, and Detroit struggles to stop the run.

New to sports betting? Every $3.04 wagered that Dallas wins outright will profit $1 if the Cowboys prevail. A $10 bet would profit $3.29 (10 divided by 3.04).

Against the Spread (?)

Despite being without Stafford, the Lions are only 6.5-point underdogs. That’s not very many points for a team starting its backup quarterback against a stout defense.

Dallas will cover the spread and win this one by at least one touchdown. Bet the COWBOYS -6.5 (-121).

Over/Under (?)

The total has gone over in four of the Cowboys’ last five games and three of the last four for Detroit. The over/under of 46.5 might seem like a lot for a team led by Driskel, but the total will go above that number.

Take the OVER (-115) in this matchup, primarily because the Cowboys offense is rolling right now.

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