Cowboys vs. Eagles: NFL Week 9 Odds, Picks & Player Prop Bets
I’m Andrew Erickson, and I’m here to guide you through each game on the NFL slate, offering insights and recommendations on sides, totals, and player props that you can quickly turn into a big single-game parlay. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just dipping your toes into the world of NFL wagering this primer is designed to provide you with valuable perspectives and picks for the upcoming NFL week of action. Here are my top picks for Cowboys vs. Eagles.
NFL Betting Primer: Cowboys vs. Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles (-3) vs. Dallas Cowboys
The Eagles' high-powered offense ranks third in points per game (28). Their fatal flaw has been in the red zone, but it's improved dramatically over their last 3 games (5th-best).
The Cowboys rank second in points per game and that's been with the 29th-ranked red zone offense. Dallas' record at 5-2 overall is no fluke, even amid their offensive struggles in the red zone. The Eagles defense rank 26th in red zone defense - by far the worst red zone defense the Cowboys have faced this season.
Philly is 1-4 toward the over on the road this season, but 2-1 toward the over at home. No game has scored fewer than 48 points total in Philly this season.
Dallas is 3-4 toward the under this year, but 2-2 O/U on the road.
Each of the last five games between the Cowboys and Eagles have gone OVER the total points line.
The Average total between these two teams this season: 47.4
Enough evidence for me to back the over on the 47-point total. The Eagles defense is overrated, and the Cowboys defense plays much worse at home than on the road.
As for sides...the favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Cowboys’ last nine games.
But Dallas is 4-1 ATS when they accumulate 300-plus yards on offense and perfect 5-0 ATS when they score 20 points on offense. Eagles have covered one spread when they have allowed 20 points on defense. By a half point. There were also two pushes. 1-2-2 ATS when their defense allows 20 points.
Again, I think Dallas can have a strong offensive outing in this spot versus the Eagles defense. Dak Prescott has been on fire in his last two games, as PFF's No.1-graded QB.
Given that Jalen Hurts may also be dealing with a knee injury - I am going to back Dallas on the road. All In all, this game would likely be a pick 'em in a neutral site, and the Eagles have hardly benefitted from any home field advantage thus far this season. And they have hardly been a team that has comfortably covered, going 1-2 ATS the last 3 weeks. Dallas has the second-best record ATS in the NFC (71.4%).
My Picks:
- Over 47
- Cowboys +3
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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