The Cardinals are all set to face off against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sep 24. This week 3 game is slated to kick off at 4:25 ET and will be shown on FOX. Dallas enters this contest as 12-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 43. Can the Cowboys come out on top as the favorite? Our Cardinals vs. Cowboys predictions and player props await you below.
Cardinals vs. Cowboys Odds
- Spread: Cowboys -12
- Total 43
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Sep 24
- Time: 4:25 ET
- Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale AZ
- TV: FOX
Cowboys Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cowboys have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Dallas has averaged 23 points per game while allowing 14 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Cowboys have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Cardinals Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cardinals have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, Arizona has averaged 16 points per game while allowing 26. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
Is a Road Win Possible for the Cowboys?
As week 3 approaches, Dallas is in 1st place in the NFC-East, coming in with an overall record of 2-0. In the NFC, they currently reside in 1st place. Against the spread, the Cowboys are currently 2-0. So far, they have been favored in all of their games.
The Cowboys are coming off a 30-10 win over the Jets. Being favored by 8.5 points against the Jets, the Cowboys came through with an ATS win. With a combined score of 40 points, the game surpassed the exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 38.5.
In their matchup against the Jets, the Cowboys ran the ball 44 times, with Tony Pollard emerging as the top rusher with 72 yards. In the passing game, Dak Prescott finished with 38 passes, resulting in 255 yards and a passer rating of 112.
On the defensive front, the Cowboys enter the game as the 3rd ranked team in tackles for loss and 1st in sacks. Their opponents are averaging 5 points per game against them, along with an average of 193.0 yards per contest.
Does Arizona Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Going into week 3, the Cardinals are 4th in the NFC-West and are still looking for their first win at 0-2. So far this season, they have played one game at home and one on the road. Against the spread, the Cardinals have a record of 2-0. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently -3.5.
The Cardinals hosted the Giants in 2. This game ended in a 31-28 loss for Arizona. Despite a straight-up loss, the Cardinals were able to keep things closer than expected as they were 4.5-point underdogs before kickoff. Combining for 59 points with New York, the team’s exceeded the over/under line of 39.5.
Looking at their performance on offense, Joshua Dobbs threw for 228 yards while completing 67% of his passes. On the ground, the Cardinals rushed the ball 29 times for 151 yards. The team’s third-down performance stood at 4/10.
Looking at Arizona’s defense, they currently stand 15th in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 25.5 points per game and 343.5 yards per contest against them.
Cardinals vs. Cowboys Player Prop
The passing yards prop for Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott is sitting at 233.5. According to the odds, there’s a 54% chance that he will exceed this mark, with an under payout of -115.
Prescott is currently 19th among quarterbacks in terms of passing attempts. His season totals include 398 passing yards and a completion rate of 71.0%. With Prescott up against a Cardinals defense that has been good at applying pressure on the quarterback, I’m leaning towards betting on the under for his prop of 230.5 passing yards.
On top of that, the potential game flow for this contest could have Prescott throwing the ball less than usual while the Cowboys focus on the rushing attack to protect a lead in the second half.
The Prop: Dak Prescott Under 233.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Cardinals VS. Cowboys Predictions
Keep an eye on the point spreads for this matchup as there has already been some movement. Currently, Dallas is the betting favorite at 12.5.
According to the betting splits, the sharp and public bettors seem aligned on this one, as 83% of the tickets are on Dallas -12.5 while a whopping 88% of the handle is also taking the Cowboys against the spread.
Arizona has played better than expected in the first two weeks of the season, as they had a legitimate chance to win both games. However, the Cardinals still have a very real talent disadvantage, and that could be on display against a Cowboys team that has steamrolled their way through the first two weeks of the season.
The Pick: Cowboys -12.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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