San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Preview
This week 5 NFL matchup between the 49ers and Cowboys takes place on Sunday, October 8th at 8:20 ET. The 49ers will host the Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium with the game being televised on NBC.
In a matchup between two NFC teams, the 49ers are 3.5 point favorites at home. Are they they best bet against the spread? Check out my breakdown and analysis of this matchup below. Check out BetCoco for San Francisco 49ers – Dallas Cowboys odds
San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The 49ers picked up a 19-12 over the Cowboys in their only head-to-head matchup last season. With their combined 31 points, the Cowboys and 49ers stayed below the over/under line of 46.5. The 49ers covered the spread in this matchup. Offensively, the 49ers finished with 199 passing yards and 113 rushing yards in their win over the Cowboys. As for Dallas, they ended the game with 282 yards of total offense.
The last three times the Cowboys have travelled to take on the 49ers, they are 2-1. In the last three games as the favorite against the Cowboys, the 49ers have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction
Leading up to their matchup with the 49ers, the Cowboys are 3-1. They currently sit 2nd in the NFC-East and are in 6th place in the NFC. The Cowboys have a 3-1 ATS record so far. As we enter week 5, their scoring margin per game is +20.8. Against the over/under, the Cowboys have a record of 2-2. In their games, the average over/under betting line has been 42.4 points, and the games have averaged 41.2 points per contest.
Dallas’ offense comes in with an average of 31 points per game, which is currently 4th in the league. When it comes to turnovers, the Dallas defense has forced 10 takeaways, putting them 2nd in the NFL. Overall, they are allowing 10.2 points per game and yielding 259.8 yards.
In week 5, San Francisco is in 1st place in the NFC-West with a 4-0 record. Within the NFC, they find themselves in 2nd place. The 49ers’ current scoring margin stands at +16.8, which has them coming in with a 3-0-1 ATS record. With an over/under record of 2-2, the 49ers come in with an average margin of +2.2 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have averaged 45.8 points per game (combined).
The San Francisco offense is currently positioned 3rd in the league, scoring an average of 31.2 points per contest. In terms of defense, the 49ers hold the 9th position in tackles for loss and are ranked 8th in sacks. Opponents are managing to score an average of 14.5 points and gain 284.2 yards per game against them.
In spite of being 3.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Cowboys winning this one 23-22. According to our simulations, the Cowboys boasts a 56% chance of winning vs. the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Tips
- We like the Cowboys on the moneyline (+154)
- The Cowboys are also our pick on the spread at +3.5
- Our NFL model projects 45 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Francisco 49ers Injury Report
- Jon Feliciano – Concussion (Questionable)
- Samuel Womack III – Knee (Out)
- Danny Gray – Shoulder (Out)
- Jauan Jennings – Shin (Questionable)
- Elijah Mitchell – Knee (Questionable)
- Robert Beal Jr. – Hamstring (Out)
- Darrell Luter Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Cameron Latu – Knee (Out)
- Charvarius Ward – Heel (Questionable)
- Dre Greenlaw – Ankle (Questionable)
- Deebo Samuel – Ribs/knee (Questionable)
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
- Tyron Smith – Knee (Questionable)
- Matt Waletzko – Shoulder (Out)
- Rico Dowdle – Hip (Questionable)
- Trevon Diggs – Knee (Out)
- Peyton Hendershot – Ankle (Questionable)
- Nahshon Wright – Ankle (Out)
- Josh Ball – Hip (Out)
- DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
- David Durden – Knee (Out)
- John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Malik Hooker – Shoulder (Questionable)
- CeeDee Lamb – Knee (Questionable)
- Micah Parsons – Knee (Questionable)
- Chuma Edoga – Knee (Probable)
- Damone Clark – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Zack Martin – Thigh (Questionable)
