Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 12 game

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without “America’s Team,” so the Dallas Cowboys (7-3) will be on the holiday slate when they host the Washington Commanders (4-7) on Thursday.

The New York Giants seem to be Washington’s kryptonite, as they lost to the injury-riddled New York team for the second time this season. There was hope the hiring of Eric Bieniemy would lead to a growth in a young team, but the defense has failed to stop teams, with the Commanders losing four of their last five games.

Another bad team, another dominating win for Dallas. The Panthers held on for as long as they could, but the defense got to Bryce Young with another pick-six for the Cowboys to get another double-digit victory. Dallas is handling business, but can that trend continue with a sneaky offense coming into AT&T Stadium?

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Cowboys vs. Commanders odds, moneyline, over/under

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• Spread: Cowboys (-11)
• Moneyline: Cowboys (-600); Commanders (+425)
• Over/under: 48.5

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NFL Week 12 odds, predictions and picks

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Lorenzo Reyes: Cowboys 31, Commanders 12

Dallas has been mowing through the weaker teams on its schedule, winning its seven games by an average of 21.9 points per game. The Commanders are very much a weak team and one with offensive line and turnover issues. The Cowboys excel in both those areas.

Tyler Dragon: Cowboys 30, Commanders 14

The Cowboys are enjoying a soft part of their schedule. They’ve won two straight games against inferior opponents. The Commanders coming to town makes it three in a row. Dallas should steamroll a poor Washington squad. The Commanders have dropped two in a row. Last week’s loss might’ve just signaled the end is near for Ron Rivera.

Safid Deen: Cowboys 34, Commanders 17 

The Commanders are a quirky bunch, and you don’t know which version of Sam Howell will show up every week. Dak Prescott and the Cowboys will be challenged early, but continue their path into the upper echelon of the NFC with a win. 

Victoria Hernandez: Cowboys 32, Commanders 24

The Dallas defense continues to dominate. DaRon Bland tied the NFL record last week with his fourth pick-six of the season. The Cowboys should get the win, but the Commanders are one of the most unpredictable teams in the NFL and scored 31 points against another NFC East foe, the Eagles. I’d take the moneyline.

Jordan Mendoza: Cowboys 36, Commanders 17

In the last three wins, Dallas has won by an average of 26 points. Washington is giving up an NFL-worst 27.7 points per game. Expect another dominant performance from the Cowboys against a lesser opponent, as Dallas has another high chance of covering the spread.

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