The Washington Football Team (6-8) and Dallas Cowboys (10-4) will clash in a pivotal Week 16 matchup with huge playoff implications. Washington will try to stay in the playoff hunt, while the Cowboys are in a chase for the No. 1 seed. Kickoff on Sunday night will be at 8:20 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium. Below, we look at the Washington vs. Cowboys odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
Washington has lost two in a row after ripping off a four-game winning streak, crushing its playoff chances. Its most recent loss came to the Eagles Tuesday night in a game that was postponed from Sunday due to the team’s COVID-19 outbreak. Fortunately, QB Taylor Heinicke is back from COVID reserve and should start Sunday in Dallas.
The Cowboys have gotten hot at the right time, winning their last three games. They crushed the Giants Sunday, 21-6, after also beating Washington and the Saints in their previous two games. As of now, the Cowboys hold the No. 2 seed in the NFC, but they’re in a tie with the Cardinals and Buccaneers at 10-4.
Washington at Cowboys odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Washington +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Cowboys -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Washington +9.5 (+100) | Cowboys -9.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)
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Washington at Cowboys key injuries
Washington
- S Landon Collins (foot) questionable
- RB Antonio Gibson (toe) questionable
- CB William Jackson III (calf) questionable
Cowboys
- OT Tyron Smith (ankle) questionable
- RB Tony Pollard (foot) probable
- DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) probable
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Washington at Cowboys odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Cowboys 24, Washington 17
Money line
The Cowboys and Washington just squared off two weeks ago, a game Dallas won 27-20. But Washington was able to not only keep it close at the end, but it had a chance to tie the game in the fourth quarter after falling behind 24-0.
The Cowboys have won three in a row, but with the money line offering very little reward for the risk, I would PASS here.
Against the spread
The Cowboys covered the spread in each of their last three wins and are now an incredible 11-3 ATS. However, the offense has really struggled as of late and Washington’s defense is underrated when healthy.
With Heinicke coming back, along with several other starters, I think Washington will keep this one relatively close – at least within 10 points. I like WASHINGTON +9.5 (+100) to cover, especially at even money.
Over/Under
In the last 10 games for each team, the total has only gone Over three times. Neither Dallas nor Washington is scoring at a very high rate on offense, though the Cowboys have gotten plenty of help from their defense scoring points.
This will be a defensive battle, which is why I like the UNDER 46.5 (-103) on Sunday night.
Also see: All Week 16 odds and lines
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