In a highly anticipated matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, neither defense has shown the capacity to keep these high-powered offenses in check. However, bettors should still play it smart when making Lions vs. Cowboys SGP picks. As NFL journalist Robert Criscola notes, “find out where the value lies on Sunday afternoon.”
The Detroit Lions have been eagerly awaiting this game against the Dallas Cowboys, as it has been circled on their calendars for close to a year following a controversial loss to “America’s Team” last season. Criscola believes that motivation will not be lacking for Jared Goff & Co. coming off a bye week, but he also does not expect Dak Prescott and the Cowboys to go quietly into the good night. Both quarterbacks are expected to play a significant role in the outcome of the game.
Looking at the Week 6 betting trends, the Dallas Cowboys appear to have the advantage. They are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games as home underdogs and 4-0 ATS in their last four games going into a bye week. While Criscola cannot quite get on board with Dallas +3, his Lions vs. Cowboys predictions see Dak Prescott having a strong outing against a subpar Detroit Lions defense.
Prescott has been averaging nearly 285 passing yards per game and has cleared his passing yards prop three times out of five. However, only against the Ravens has his line been set above 259.5 yards. With less room for error, Criscola opts to focus on the passing touchdowns market instead.
Jared Goff will be looking to match Prescott’s production on Sunday, with his passing yards prop set at a more reasonable 243.5 yards. Goff has cleared this number in eight of his last 10 games, averaging 270 yards in that span. The matchup favors him, as the Cowboys are allowing 7.1 yards per attempt, higher than the Lions’ figure of 7.0.
Despite injuries impacting Dallas’ defense, Criscola does not see them containing Goff early or late. This explains why the total for the game is set at 52 points. While he does not fully endorse the full-game Over, he believes the Lions reaching 14 points before halftime is a possibility.
The Cowboys have been struggling defensively, allowing 78.6% of opponent trips into the red zone to result in touchdowns, the second-worst mark in the league. Criscola believes that the Lions, who are known for being aggressive in the red zone, will not settle for field goals once they get close to scoring.
In conclusion, the matchup between the Lions and Cowboys promises to be high-scoring and intense. Both offenses are expected to shine, with quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Jared Goff leading the charge. It will be a game to watch for NFL fans and bettors alike.
