by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024
Game Time: 4:25 pm ET, Sunday, October 13, 2024
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Lions -3, Cowboys +3; Over/Under: 52 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Lions -3, Cowboys +3; Over/Under: 52 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Lions -3, Cowboys +3; Over/Under: 52 points
Season Record
Detroit Lions: 3-1 (2nd place, NFC North)
Dallas Cowboys: 3-2 (2nd place, NFC East)
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Detroit Lions: won their last game at home against the Seattle Seahawks 42-29.
Dallas Cowboys: won their last game on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17.
Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Preview and Analysis
The Lions are entering this game with a 3-1 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-1 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Seattle Seahawks 42-29. Jared Goff was the starting QB and he completed 18/18 passes for 292 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jahmyr Gibbs led the team in rushing yards with 78 and 2 TDs. Jameson Williams led the receivers with 80 receiving yards on 2 receptions and 1 TD. Amik Robertson led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Malcolm Rodriguez and D. J. Reader each led the defense in sacks with 1. Kerby Joseph came away with the only interception for them in that one.
The Cowboys are entering this game with a 3-2 record overall and they have a 1-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-2 in their home games, 3-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17. Dak Prescott was the starting QB and he completed 29/42 passes for 352 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Rico Dowdle led the team in rushing yards with 87. Jalen Tolbert led the receivers with 87 receiving yards on 7 receptions and 1 TD. DeMarvion Overshown led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Linval Joseph led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Lions vs Cowboys Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lions listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lions have looked really good in their games this season with their 3-1 record overall. Their first loss of the season came at home to the Bucs, but they have won 2 games in a row since then and they have looked great in these wins. Their offense has been rolling over their last 2 games and now they are coming out of their bye week with extra time to prepare for this game. Meanwhile, the Cowboys have looked good in their games this season with their 3-2 record overall. They have also won 2 games in a row since their last loss, but they have looked better in their road games this season. They are 0-2 in their home games and both of those games were pretty much blowouts, losing 44-19 to the Saints and 28-25 to the Ravens in a game they were trailing 28-6. The Cowboys did look a lot better on Sunday night against the Steelers, but the Steelers don't have a solid offense that can stay on the field like this Lions offense. The Lions have the advantage with the bye week and they have been starting to roll lately, expect them to come out of their bye week with some fire. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lions to cover the spread in this game.
Lions Cowboys Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, October 13, 2024 (4:25 pm ET start time) is Lions 31 Cowboys 21.
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NFL Betting Trends
Detroit Lions: 29-12 ATS in all games. 14-5 ATS in road games. 12-5 ATS in games where the line is +3 to -3. 16-4 ATS after playing a game at home. 16-9 OVER as a favorite. 16-8 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins. 8-4 OVER versus poor rushing defenses - allowing 130 rushing yards/game or more.
Dallas Cowboys: 2-7 ATS vs. good passing teams averaging 7 or more passing yards/att. 4-10 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record. 5-10 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 5.65 yards/play or more. 13-7 OVER in home games. 16-9 OVER after 1 or more consecutive wins.
Key Injuries
Detroit Lions: F. Ragnow (C) Injured - Pectoral. B. Branch (DB) Injured - Illness. C. Mahogany (OL) Injured - Illness.
Dallas Cowboys: Z. Martin (G) Injured - Rest. E. Kendricks (MLB) Injured - Calf. N. Vigil (LB) Injured - Foot. T. Diggs (CB) Injured - Ankle. M. Bell (SAF) Injured - Illness. M. Parsons (LB) Injured - Ankle. D. Bland (CB) Injured - Foot. M. Liufau (LB) Injured - Quad. C. Carson (CB) Injured - Shoulder. T. Guyton (OT) Injured - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“I just gave the game ball to somebody else, so I feel awful. I knew he played a heck of a game. I did not know he was perfect.” - Dan Campbell on Jared Goff after his team’s win against the Seahawks in their last game.
“We talk about it, staying neutral, being resilient, understanding there’s going to be ups and downs, ebbs and flows. We just know who we are. (If) we just stay with it, we can come out with a win. This was a great example.” - Dak Prescott after their win against the Steelers in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Detroit Lions
WR Patrick, Tim
WR Williams, Jameson
WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra
TE LaPorta, Sam
QB Goff, Jared
RB Gibbs, Jahmyr
Dallas Cowboys
WR Brooks, Jalen
WR Tolbert, Jalen
WR Lamb, CeeDee
TE Ferguson, Jake
QB Prescott, Dak
RB Dowdle, Rico
FB Luepke, Hunter
Statistical Leaders
Detroit Lions
Passing: J. Goff (1015)
Rushing: J. Gibbs (285)
Receiving: J. Williams (289)
Touchdowns: D. Montgomery (4)
Dallas Cowboys
Passing: D. Prescott (1424)
Rushing: R. Dowdle (221)
Receiving: C. Lamb (378)
Touchdowns: C. Lamb (2)
Coaches:
Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (4th season)
Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
