The Dallas Cowboys (7-4) are on the road Thursday to visit the New Orleans Saints (5-6) at Ceasars Superdome. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Cowboys vs. Saints prop bet odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Cowboys have lost three of their last four games, including consecutive losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders. They’ve been inconsistent on offense, scoring 33 points against the Raiders, 9 points against the Chiefs, 43 against the Atlanta Falcons and 16 against the Denver Broncos throughout November. Dallas is still in good shape in the NFC East but the Philadelphia Eagles are within reach of the top spot in the division.
The Saints have lost four games in a row and will turn to QB Taysom Hill instead of QB Trevor Siemian. New Orleans scored just 6 points against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12 and is looking for a spark on offense. The Saints have also had defensive problems leading to 71 points allowed in their last two games.
Cowboys at Saints prop bet picks and predictions
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard OVER 17.5 receiving yards (-130)
With RB Ezekiel Elliott banged up Pollard has carved out a bigger role for himself in the Cowboys’ offense. He’s played at least a third of the snaps in each of the last four games and has averaged 35 yards receiving per game in that span. This total seems far too low given his recent production and because QB Dak Prescott loves targeting Pollard out of the backfield and he averages 8.8 yards per catch.
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Cowboys WR Michael Gallup OVER 3.5 receptions (-143)
Gallup had a big game against the Raiders in his third game back from IR. Dallas was without WRs Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, but the targets have been consistent since Gallup’s return anyway. He’s been targeted 23 times in the last three games and he could be left open often Thursday assuming Lamb or Cooper draw CB Marshon Lattimore in coverage.
Saints QB Taysom Hill OVER 39.5 rushing yards (-118)
Hill rushed for 49 yards, 44 yards, 83 yards and 33 yards in the four games he started for the Saints last season. Head coach Sean Payton schemes up ways for him to run the ball when he gets opportunities at quarterback, and that should certainly be the case Thursday night. Expect to see Hill get it on designed runs at least 10 times with the Saints passing attack struggling.
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Cowboys WR Amari Cooper OVER 47.5 receiving yards (-120)
Cooper is typically good for at least 50 yards receiving when he’s healthy. He’s only caught more than three passes four times in nine games but he’s topped 50 yards receiving in six of them. Now that he’s seemingly recovered from his bout with COVID-19, he should once again be a big part of the offense. Just wait to make this wager until closer to kickoff because he’s listed as questionable.
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott anytime TD scorer (+100)
Pollard might be eating into Elliott’s playing time, but Zeke is still getting plenty of opportunities around the end zone. He has 11 carries and six touchdowns inside the 5-yard line, which is tied for the second-most among all running backs. This is a great value at even money.
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