Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Preview
The kickoff for this Wild Card round matchup between the Packers and Cowboys takes place at 4:30 ET at AT&T Stadium. FOX will be carrying the television coverage for this GB vs. DAL shodown.
In this NFC game, the Cowboys are listed as 7.5 point home favorites. Will they come out with a win at home and cover the spread? Check out BetCoco for Dallas Cowboys – Green Bay Packers odds
Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Packers and Cowboys faced off one time, with Packers winning 31-28. With a combined 59 points, the Packers and Cowboys surpassed the over/under line of 44.5. The Packers covered the spread in this matchup. In the win, the Packers racked up 415 yards of total offense compared to the Cowboys at 421. The Packers rushed for 207 yards and threw for 208 in the game.
The Packers have won each of the last three games on the road vs. the Cowboys. As the underdog, the Packers have performed well against the spread vs. the Cowboys, going 3-0.
Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Prediction
Heading into the Wild Card round,Green Bay is in 2nd place in the NFC-North, sitting with an overall record of 9-8. In the NFC, they find themsevles in 7th place. In terms of the spread, the Packers hold a record of 9-8. This has come on an average scoring margin of +1.9. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Green Bay is 42.1 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 10-7, and their average margin against the over/under is +1.1.
This season, the Green Bay offense has an average of 22.5 points, placing them 11th in the league. The Packers defense takes on the Cowboys having given up an average of 20.6 points per game. So far, they are 9th in quarterback hits and are giving up 335.1 yards per contest.
The Cowboys enter their matchup against the Packers with a 12-5 record. This mark puts them 1st in NFC-East. In the NFC overall standings, they are 2nd. The Cowboys’ scoring margin thus far is currently at +11.4. This has contributed to an ATS record of 10-7. The average over/under line for Dallas games this season is currently 46.1 points. They have an over/under record of 9-8 with an average margin against the over/under of +2.3.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Cowboys currently hold an average of 29.9 points per game, which places them at 1st in the NFL. On the defensive front, the Cowboys currently hold the 11th position in tackles for loss and rank 9th in sacks. Opponents are averaging 18.5 points and 299.7 yards per game against them.
With the Cowboys being favored by 7.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 24-22 in favor of the Cowboys. Our analytics assigns Dallas a 55% chance of defeating the Packers.
Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Betting Tips
- Take the Cowboys on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Packers (+7.5)
- Our NFL model projects 46 points, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
- David Durden – Knee (Out)
- Josh Ball – Hip (Out)
- Nahshon Wright – Ankle (Out)
- Matt Waletzko – Shoulder (Out)
- John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
- DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
- Ronald Jones – Suspension (Out)
Green Bay Packers Injury Report
- Eric Stokes – Foot (Out)
- Tyler Davis – Knee (Out)
- Luke Tenuta – Ankle (Out)
