Eagles vs. Cowboys: Updated Odds, Money Line, Spread, Props to Watch for SNF
As Terrell Owens would say, it's time to get your popcorn ready for a massive Sunday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.
The league is heading toward the final stretch of the regular season and the matchups don't really get any bigger than this one. The Eagles are sitting on the No. 1 seed going into the matchup with a one-game lead over the Cowboys, 49ers and Lions.
With a win, the Eagles could take a big step toward locking up home-field advantage. Meanwhile, a win for the Cowboys would blow the race for the top seed wide open.
It's a matchup that's going to have the attention of NFL fans and bettors alike. The Eagles coming off of a lopsided 42-19 loss to the 49ers which makes things even more intriguing.
Here's a look at the latest information on the game along with the line, odds and some prop bets worth consideration.
Schedule, Odds and Spread
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Date: Sunday, December 10 at 8:20 p.m. ET
Watch: NBC/Peacock
Moneyline: Cowboys -185 ($185 wager wins $100); Eagles +154 ($100 wager wins $154)
Spread: Cowboys -3.5
Over/Under: 51.5
Odds from DraftKings.
Game Preview and Prediction
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These two teams are running back their meeting from Week 9. The Eagles came out on top in that game with a 28-23 win in Philadelphia.
Yet, the Cowboys are coming into the rematch as the favorites. Part of that has to do with a terrible performance from the Eagles last week against the 49ers. Philly might have the No. 1 seed, but the Niners established themselves as the top threat in the NFC with their 42-19 win.
The game was competitive in the first half. The Niners took a 14-6 lead into halftime after a Christian McCaffrey touchdown with just 38 seconds left in the half.
The second half is where things went off the rails for the Eagles. They gave up 28 points in the second half while only managing to put up 13. Deebo Samuel went off with three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys haven't lost a game since Week 9. They've reeled off four straight wins and the offense has been humming. They're averaging 42 points per game in those wins.
It's hard to tell just how much those wins mean, though. The Seahawks are the only team in the playoff race that they beat in that span. The Giants, Panthers and Commanders are all looking to 2024 at this point.
At the same time, the Eagles have been outperforming the underlying metrics. For instance, the Eagles are eighth in total DVOA this season. That's still a solid ranking, but it's not among the best teams in the league. The Niners have the best DVOA in the league.
Both teams have relatively clean injury reports going into the game. Jalen Hurts doesn't even make an appearance on the list despite leaving the game last week to be evaluated for a concussion.
Expect this one to be another good game, but the Cowboys momentum combined with some regression to the mean for an Eagles team that has won the majority of its one-score games and this feels like the Cowboys are going to even up the series and make things interesting.
Prediction: Cowboys -3.5, Over
Props to Consider
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Dak Prescott Over 301.5 Passing Yards
Admittedly, this line is a little high. Dak Prescott has only cleared it four times this season, but there's good reason to believe he's going to do it for a fifth time on Sunday night. Prescott dissected the Eagles defense in Week 9 to the tune of 374 yards through the air.
Since then, the Eagles defense has given up 314 yards to Brock Purdy and 339 against Josh Allen. They did hold Patrick Mahomes to just 177 in Week 11, but the Chiefs offense has not been the same this season, they don't have a receiver like Deebo Samuel or Stefon Diggs. Both helped carry the passing attack like CeeDee Lamb is prepared to do this week.
Dallas Goedert Over 33.5 Receiving Yards
Goedert hasn't played since Week 9. He was injured in the third quarter on a 28-yard catch-and-run in which he injured his forearm. However, he has indicated that he plans on returning for the big divisional game.
It isn't like Goedert's injury was a leg injury that could have lasting effects going into this one. Goedert has hit this line in five consecutive games before the injury. That includes the Cowboys game where he cashed in despite sitting out the fourth quarter. Expect him to get loose a few times again.
Jalen Hurts Under 42.5 Yards Rushing
This line is a bit of a head-scratcher. In the first meeting, Hurts rushed for 36 yards and he's only topped this line three times this season. Just a week after coming off the field and getting evaluated for a concussion, the coaching staff might be a little hesitant to call as many designed runs for their quarterback.
The Cowboys have allowed some decent rushing statistics against running quarterbacks this season. Most recently Tommy DeVito had 41 yards on seven carries, but that still doesn't get over this line. The Eagles had some success through the air the last time they played, but they only attempted 23 passes. They should be turning up the pass volume in the rematch.
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