Cowboys Favored by 8.5 Points Over 0-4 Buccaneers as Over 47.5 Draws Support
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Updated · ESPN · Oct 8
Cowboys Favored by 8.5 Points Over 0-4 Buccaneers as Over 47.5 Draws Support
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Oct 8
Summary
Dallas enters Thursday night as an 8.5-point home favorite, with analysts backing the Cowboys to cover against a Tampa Bay team that is 0-4 and has dropped 13 straight games against the spread.
30.5 points per game and Dak Prescott’s 70% completion rate underpin that pick, while Tampa Bay is expected to start rookie Jalon Daniels again with Baker Mayfield sidelined by a thumb injury.
47.5 is the recommended total to play over because Dallas has hit the over in 10 straight games and its defense is allowing 28.0 points and 389.5 yards per game.
Jalon Daniels anytime touchdown at +260 and Bucky Irving over 51.5 rushing yards are highlighted on Tampa Bay’s side, with Dallas giving up 150.3 rushing yards per game and the most QB rushing yards.
CeeDee Lamb’s heavy usage and Javonte Williams’ receiving role shape the Dallas prop outlook, as Tampa Bay’s stout run defense could push more of the Cowboys’ production through the air.