The Dallas Cowboys (7-8), in need of a win, host the Washington Redskins (3-12) Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at AT&T Stadium (on FOX). We analyze the Redskins-Cowboys odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 17 NFL matchup.
Redskins at Cowboys: Week 17 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Cowboys need a win over Washington and a Philadelphia Eagles loss to the New York Giants in order to make the postseason.
- Washington has lost three in a row and seven of its last nine games, but has gone 5-4 ATS in that span.
- The Cowboys are just 1-4 in their last five games after starting the season 6-4.
- Dallas is 12-4 in its last 16 games at home.
- Washington has only covered the spread once in its last five games against Dallas.
- The Redskins are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games against the NFC East.
Redskins at Cowboys: Key injuries
Redskins: QB Dwayne Haskins (ankle) has been ruled out. QB Case Keenum will start in his place. OT Morgan Moses (knee) is questionable.
Cowboys: QB Dak Prescott (shoulder), LT Tyron Smith (eye), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) and LB Sean Lee (pectoral/thigh) did not practice Wednesday. DE/DT Michael Bennett (foot), S Jeff Heath (shoulder), P Chris Jones (abdomen) and LB Joe Thomas (knee) were limited in practice.
Redskins at Cowboys: Odds, betting lines and prediction
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Prediction
Cowboys 27, Redskins 20
Moneyline (?)
The Cowboys (-500) are going to win, but I can’t justify suggesting to someone to make a wager that only profits $1 on every $5 bet. Dallas is desperate for a win, hoping to keep its playoff chances alive. The Redskins (+380) have nothing to play for and will keep their banged-up players out of harm’s way.
Against the Spread (?)
The Cowboys are only 1-3 ATS in their last four games and their blowout win over the Los Angeles Rams looks more like an outlier than an indicator of their actual ability. They’re still favored by 10.5 points over the Redskins, which is too large a number for me to bite on.
Take the REDSKINS (+10.5, -115) to cover the spread and keep the game relatively close.
Over/Under (?)
The number is 44.5 (Over -106, Under -115). The total has gone over in 12 of the Cowboys’ last 18 games, and four of the last five at home against the Redskins.
Take the OVER (-106) with Dallas’ offense getting things kicked into gear after a flop in Philly.
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