The Cowboys are set to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec 30. The game is scheduled for 8:15 ET while airing on ABC. Dallas enters this game as 5.5-point favorites, with the total set at 53.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Cowboys vs Lions player props and predictions below.
Cowboys VS. Lions Odds
- Spread: Cowboys -5.5
- Total 53.5
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Dec 30
- Time: 8:15 ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
- TV: ABC
Lions Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lions have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 25 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lions have a strong straight-up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Cowboys Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cowboys have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Dallas has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight-up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 21 points per game.
- Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Will the Lions Make it Happen on the Road?
Going into this week 17 NFC matchup, the Lions have an overall record of 11-4. In the NFC-North standings, the Lions are in 1st place and 3rd in the NFC. So far, they have gone 7-3 against NFC opponents and 6-2 on the road. The Lions have a 10-5 ATS record so far. As we enter week 17, their scoring margin per game is +3.8.
This week, the Lions will be looking to string together another win after taking down the Vikings by a score of 30-24. As 2.5-point favorites against the Vikings, the Lions picked up an ATS win. Combining for 54 points with Minnesota, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 47.5.
In their matchup against the Vikings, the Lions ran the ball 36 times, with Jahmyr Gibbs emerging as the top rusher with 80 yards. In the passing game, Jared Goff finished with 40 passes, resulting in 257 yards and a passer rating of 99.
When it comes to yards allowed, the Lions rank 15th in the league, conceding an average of 325.5 yards per contest. Detroit’s defense has allowed 23.7 points per game, which has them 22nd in the NFL.
Can Dallas Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
This season, the Cowboys have achieved an overall record of 10-5, putting them 2nd in the NFC-East. This includes a 0-4 record as underdogs and 10-1 when they are favored. Dallas comes into this one, having not covered the spread in two straight games on the road. Their overall ATS record for the season is 9-6.
In the previous game, the Cowboys lost by a score of 22-20 against the Dolphins. Alongside their 2-point loss, the Cowboys also suffered an ATS defeat. They were 1.5-point underdogs before the game. The over/under line for their most recent game against Miami was 48.5. Finishing with a combined total of 42 points, the under hit in this matchup.
Versus the Dolphins, the Cowboys turned to the run 25 times, and it was Tony Pollard who led the way with 38 yards. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott finished with 32 pass attempts, resulting in 253 yards and a passer rating of 107.
Dallas is sitting 5th in points allowed so far. Heading into week 17, their opponents are putting up an average of 19.1 points per game on 299.7 yards per contest.
Cowboys vs. Lions Player Props
Jahmyr Gibbs’ prop market against the Cowboys has a rushing prop of 51.5. Going with the over comes with a payout of -121, while the under pays at -111. The implied odds for the over are 55%.
Across 13 games, Jahmyr Gibbs has 154 rushing attempts and gained 872 yards. Heading into week 17 he is 11th among running backs in yardage. I’m taking the over on Gibbs’ prop of 51.5 rushing yards. Dallas’ rush defense hasn’t been anything special, and I see the Lions having success on the ground, with Jahmyr Gibbs getting a majority of the carries.
- The Prop: Jahmyr Gibbs Over 51.5 Rushing Yards (-121)
Cowboys VS. Lions Predictions
Dallas is currently the favorite on the road, with 5.5 points in their favor. The point spread has remained relatively stable, staying close to the opening lines.
In this game, I’m favoring Detroit to cover the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. Dallas is in the middle of a tough stretch of games, and even though they may come out on top, look for this one to come right down the wire. I’m locking in my bet on Detroit before the kickoff.
The Pick: Lions +5.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook