Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys Preview
Kickoff for the Cowboys and Commanders matchup on Sunday, January 7th is set for 4:25 ET. This week 18 NFL showdown will be televised on FOX.
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Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Commanders and Cowboys split their head-to-head matchups, with each team going 1-1. Together the Cowboys and Commanders averaged 33.5 points per game and had an over/under record of 0-2. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. The Commanders had the edge in terms of offensive yards last season, averaging 303 yards of offense compared to the Cowboys at 230.5.
Over their previous five games against the Commanders, the Cowboys have put together a record of 4-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Cowboys and Commanders, the Cowboys hold the edge with an ATS record of 7-3.
Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction
As they face the Commanders, the Cowboys will be looking to improve upon their 11-5 record. This has them positioned 1st in the NFC-East and 2nd in the NFC. The Cowboys’ current scoring margin stands at +10.4, which has them coming in with a 9-7 ATS record. The Cowboys are currently working with an average over/under line of 46.1 points this season. Their games have been averaging 48.5 points per game, resulting in an over/under record of 8-8.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Cowboys currently hold an average of 29.4 points per game, which places them at 3rd in the NFL. Facing the Commanders this week, the Cowboys defense has allowed an average of 19.1 points per game. They currently rank 14th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 307.2 yards per contest.
In the NFC-East standings, the Commanders are placed 4th with a record of 4-12. Within the NFC, Washington holds the 14th spot as they approach week 18. Against the spread, the Commanders have a record of 6-9-1. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently -10.1. The average over/under line for the Commanders this season is currently 42.7 points. So far, their games have averaged 49.9 points per game, leading to an over/under record of 9-7.
Offensively, the Commanders have an average of 19.9 points per game, which is 20th in the NFL. The Commanders defense takes on the Cowboys having given up an average of 30 points per game. So far, they are 18th in quarterback hits and are giving up 385.8 yards per contest.
With a 13-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Cowboys to secure a 23-21 victory. Our analytics have assigned Dallas a 56% chance of defeating the Commanders.
Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Tips
- Take the Cowboys on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Commanders (+13)
- Our NFL model projects 44 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Commanders Injury Report
- Ricky Stromberg – Knee (Out)
- Braeden Daniels – Shoulder (Out)
- Percy Butler – Wrist (Out)
- Curtis Brooks – Undisclosed (Out)
- Armani Rogers – Achilles (Out)
- Curtis Hodges – Back (Out)
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. – Foot (Out)
- Darrick Forrest – Shoulder (Out)
- Jamin Davis – Shoulder (Out)
- Shaka Toney – Suspension (Out)
- Benjamin St-Juste – Concussion (Questionable)
- Dax Milne – Groin (Out)
- David Bada – Triceps (Out)
- Jeremy Reaves – Knee (Out)
- Andrew Wylie – Elbow (Questionable)
- Tyler Larsen – Knee (Out)
- Charles Leno Jr. – Calf (Out)
- Efe Obada – Leg (Out)
- Kendall Fuller – Knee (Questionable)
- Jacoby Brissett – Hamstring (Questionable)
Dallas Cowboys Injury Report
- Billy Price – Undisclosed (Questionable)
- Leighton Vander Esch – Neck (Out)
- Johnathan Hankins – Ankle/knee (Questionable)
- C.J. Goodwin – Pectoral (Out)
- Trevon Diggs – Knee (Out)
- Josh Ball – Hip (Out)
- Rico Dowdle – Ankle (Questionable)
- Sean McKeon – Ankle (Out)
- Viliami Fehoko Jr. – Knee (Questionable)
- DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
- Tyler Smith – Foot (Questionable)
- John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
- David Durden – Knee (Out)
