The Houston Texans (1-10-1) will journey to AT&T Stadium to name on the Dallas Cowboys (9-3) Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Beneath, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s traces across the Texans vs. Cowboys odds, and make our professional NFL picks and predictions.
After turning away from QB Davis Mills in favor of Kyle Allen, Texans coach Lovie Smith has determined to return to Mills in opposition to the Cowboys. Regardless of the QB, the Texans offense has struggled mightily in 2022 and a wholesale change is forward within the offseason.
RB Dameon Pierce has had a strong season as a rookie, tied for fifth with 198 carries and tied for eighth with 861 yards. Pierce has been the lone vibrant spot for a dreadful Houston group that has all however secured the No. 1 draft decide.
The Cowboys, regardless of having QB Dak Prescott and WR CeeDee Lamb, have additionally relied closely on the run recreation in 2022. Tony Pollard has rushed for 852 yards and Ezekiel Elliott has gained 654 yards.
The Cowboys’ potential to attain within the run recreation and within the move recreation has helped them overcome accidents and inconsistent play on the offensive line. Whereas the Cowboys protection has been high notch, it’s extra weak in opposition to the run then in opposition to the move.
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Texans at Cowboys odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Texans +950 (wager $100 to win $950) | Cowboys -2000 (wager $2000 to win $100)
- In opposition to the unfold (ATS): Texans +17 (-110) | Cowboys -17 (-110)
- Over/Beneath (O/U): 44.5 (O: -109 | U: -111)
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Texans at Cowboys key accidents
Texans
- WR Niko Collins (foot) questionable
- WR Brandin Cooks (calf) questionable
- CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring) questionable
Cowboys
- DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) questionable
- LB Leighton Vander Esch (sickness) questionable
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Texans at Cowboys picks and predictions
Prediction
Cowboys 27, Texans 13
Moneyline
PASS.
Dallas at -2000 is way too giant to make a play on and the +950 could be a fantastic payout, however it won’t hit. For that reason, neither facet is an efficient play, and it’s best to remain away.
In opposition to the unfold
BET HOUSTON +17 (-110).
Run the ball. This would be the mantra of either side on this battle for Texas.
Pierce will get 25 or extra carries on this recreation because the Texans simply look to not get blown off the sphere since after a 54-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts final Sunday, Dallas will come into this recreation overrated.
I don’t see this recreation being shut or significantly fascinating. However I do see it touchdown throughout the 17-point quantity. Due to this fact, Houston +17 (-110) is my favourite play on this matchup.
Over/Beneath
BET UNDER 44.5 (-109).
This quantity is low and getting decrease. If it will get to 42.5, I’ll keep away. But when you will get 44.5, I nonetheless just like the Beneath.
In response to CBS Sports activities, since 2010 after Week 8 in video games with spreads of 17 or extra, the Beneath has hit 6 of 8 occasions. Whereas this isn’t a big pattern measurement, neither are 17-point spreads. We all know at this level within the season who groups are. We all know for positive what these groups are. Each need to run the ball. The Texans will experience Pierce and the Cowboys will experience Elliott and Pollard. This is similar motive I desire the Texans ATS as nicely. The sport shall be shortened, and Dallas needs to get out injury-free and transfer on to the following recreation. The Cowboys are wanting ahead to the playoffs. This implies they’re additionally wanting previous this recreation. A breezy recreation is in retailer so take the Beneath 44 (-109).
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