The 49ers are ready to clash with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Oct 8. This Week 5 matchup is set to kick off at 8:20 ET and will be televised on NBC.
San Francisco enters this game as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 45. Can the 49ers pull this one out as the favorite?
Below you will find our 49ers vs. Cowboys predictions and player props.
49ers vs. Cowboys Odds
- Spread: 49ers -3.5
- Total 45
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct 8
- Time: 8:20 ET
- Location: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara CA
- TV: NBC
Cowboys Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cowboys have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 22 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
49ers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the 49ers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, San Francisco has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 25 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the 49ers have an ATS record of 4-0-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
As they face the 49ers, the Cowboys will be looking to improve upon their 3-1 record. This has them positioned 2nd in the NFC-East and 6th in the NFC. When it comes to the spread, the Cowboys come in at 3-1. Going into week 5, their scoring margin per game is +20.8.
Taking a look at their latest game, the Cowboys defeated the Patriots by a score of 38-3. Given that they were favored by 6 against the Patriots, the Cowboys picked up an ATS win. In the Cowboys’ most recent game, the under bettors finished with the win as the teams combined for 41 points. The pre-game line was set at 43.
Dallas’ offense produced a total of 377 yards against the Patriots. When it came to third downs, the Cowboys had a conversion rate of 53.3%. The leading rusher for the Cowboys was Tony Pollard with 47 yards, and Dak Prescott contributed 261 passing yards.
Looking at Dallas’ defense, they currently stand 1st in points allowed. Opponents have been averaging 10.2 points per game and 259.8 yards per contest against them.
Will San Francisco Find a Way to Win at Home?
In the NFC-West standings, the 49ers are in 1st place with a record of 4-0. Within the NFC, San Francisco is 2nd, heading into week 5. With a scoring margin of +16.8, the 49ers’ have achieved an ATS record of 3-0-1 so far.
The 49ers are coming off a successful game, where they beat the Cardinals with a score of 35-16. As 14.5-point favorites against the Cardinals, the 49ers picked up a ATS win. The over/under line for their game was set at 44 points, and the teams exceeded it with a combined total of 51 points.
Against the Cardinals, the 49ers ran the ball 31 times, with Christian McCaffrey as the primary rusher, accumulating 106 yards. Brock Purdy attempted 21 passes, amassing 283 yards and a passer rating of 134.
On the defensive front, the 49ers currently hold the 11th position in tackles for loss and rank 8th in sacks. Opponents are averaging 14.5 points and 284.2 yards per game against them.
49ers vs. Cowboys Player Prop
As Dak Prescott prepares for the upcoming matchup against San Francisco, the passing yards over/under is currently set at 241.5. Presently, the payout for surpassing this threshold stands at -116.
Prescott comes into the game ranked 9th among quarterbacks in passing attempts. So far, he has thrown for 908 yards while completing 71.3% of his passes.
With the 49ers defense performing below average in getting off the field on third downs, I’m going with the over on Prescott’s passing yards prop, which is set at 241.5.
The Prop: Dak Prescott Over 241.5 Passing Yards (-116)
49ers vs. Cowboys Predictions
Since the lines have opened, the 49ers have moved from -3 point favorites to their current line of -3.5.
These are two of the best teams in the NFC, along with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys got tripped up at Arizona earlier this season, but then bounced back with an impressive defensive showing against New England.
With the spread now higher than a field goal, I’m taking the Cowboys to cover in a game that could be decided by three points either way.
The Pick: Cowboys +3.5 | -112 at Fanduel Sportsbook
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