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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