Dallas Cowboys
American Football NFL Northwest Stadium Thu 25 Dec 13:00
Washington Commanders
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  2. SGP Picks
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  5. Stats
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  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Standings

NFL Betting Preview: Cowboys vs Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys battle the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Thursday, December 25.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

We’re expecting Over 50.5 points to be scored by the Commanders and the Cowboys combined. There’s an attractive -106 for our prediction and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over.

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Cowboys Have Claimed 7 Wins in 10 on H2H

Dallas Cowboys have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Los Angeles Chargers by a 34-17 scoreline at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys recorded 340 total yards, made up of 249 through the air and 91 on the ground. They moved the chains 18 times and found the end zone twice, each time on a passing play.

Washington Commanders were beaten 29-18 at Northwest Stadium in their last game. This loss to Philadelphia Eagles was their fifth straight home defeat. The Commanders moved the ball for 220 yards, with 130 through the air and 90 on the ground. The offense moved the chains 15 times and scored 2 touchdowns, with each coming on the ground.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cowboys triumphed 44-22 when they last played the Commanders. This head-to-head was played at AT&T Stadium. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Cowboys win seven times.

Cowboys vs Commanders Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Cowboys vs Commanders from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -106 about Over 50.5 points and this looks generous for this NFL matchup. The bar might have been set too low in terms of total.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NFL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Cowboys vs Commanders stats:

  • The 50.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Cowboys games.
  • The 50.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cowboys games.
  • The 50.5 line has been covered in 10 of the last 15 Cowboys games this season.
  • The 50.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Commanders games at home.
  • The 50.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Commanders games at home.

Over 50.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dak Prescott Over 270.5 Passing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

The odds for Dak Prescott (Cowboys) to exceed 270.5 passing yards stand at -114. We’re confident in taking him to cover the QB Passing Yards line and bettors can back this pick with conviction.

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George Pickens Over 78.5 Receiving Yards -114 BetMGM logo

George Pickens (Cowboys) is priced at -114 to accumulate over 78.5 receiving yards. With confidence, we can back him to cover the generous Player Receiving Yards line, as all the signs point to him reaching the expected total.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 50.5
Spread Cowboys -7
Passing Yards Dak Prescott Over 270.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 50.5, along with Cowboys -7 on the spread and Dak Prescott (Cowboys) to have Over 270.5 passing yards.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cowboys Cowboys logo 35 - 20 Commanders logo Commanders

We’re going for the Cowboys to achieve a 35-20 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Cowboys vs Commanders Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Cowboys Big Favorites on the Moneyline

Dallas Cowboys have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 77% probability due to their -333 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Washington Commanders, you will find +270 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7 and total points is 50.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 50.5 selection is available to back at -106.

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Javonte Williams Favorite to Score First TD

Javonte Williams is favorite to be First Touchdown Scorer at +440. If you want to back him to score the last TD, you can get similar odds.

Touchdown

Javonte Williams (Cowboys)
First TD
+440
Anytime TD
-175
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CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys)
First TD
+650
Anytime TD
+115
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George Pickens (Cowboys)
First TD
+700
Anytime TD
+125
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Commanders)
First TD
+800
Anytime TD
+125
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Receiving Yards

CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys)
Over 79.5
-114
Under 79.5
-114
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George Pickens (Cowboys)
Over 78.5
-114
Under 78.5
-114
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Terry McLaurin (Commanders)
Over 50.5
-114
Under 50.5
-114
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Deebo Samuel Sr. (Commanders)
Over 43.5
-114
Under 43.5
-114
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Rushing Yards

Javonte Williams (Cowboys)
Over 74.5
-114
Under 74.5
-114
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Commanders Home Record Stands at Five Straight Losses

The Commanders have suffered five defeats in a row at Northwest Stadium. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 27.40 points per contest and conceding 26.90.

The Cowboys own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 25.60 points per contest and giving up 29.20.

In their most recent matchup at Northwest Stadium, the Cowboys got the better of the Commanders 34-26. In their past 6 head-to-head matchups at Northwest Stadium, the Cowboys have recorded four victories, while the Commanders have managed two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O50.5 U50.5
Commanders logo Commanders Home Stats 5-5 54.30 27.40 26.90 7 3
Cowboys logo Cowboys Away Stats 4-6 54.80 25.60 29.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O50.5 = Games Over 50.5 Points
  • U50.5 = Games Under 50.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Dallas Cowboys Injuries

Type
Name
Info
DaRon Bland
Foot
Tyler Booker
Ankle
Josh Butler
Knee - ACL
Caelen Carson
Shoulder
Ajani Cornelius
Knee
Ryan Flournoy
Knee
Tyler Guyton
Ankle
Rob Jones
Neck
Trevor Keegan
Neck
Phil Mafah
Shoulder
DeMarvion Overshown
Concussion
Jack Sanborn
Groin
Miles Sanders
Knee
Juanyeh Thomas
Migraine
Payton Turner
Ribs
KaVontae Turpin
Shoulder
Javonte Williams
Neck
Quinnen Williams
Concussion
Donovan Wilson
Hip

Washington Commanders Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Trey Amos
Lower Leg
Dorance Armstrong
Knee
Nick Bellore
Concussion
Noah Brown
Ribs
Sam Cosmi
Concussion
Jayden Daniels
Elbow
Austin Ekeler
Achilles
Zach Ertz
Knee - ACL
Eddie Goldman
Concussion
Tyree Jackson
Undisclosed
Javontae Jean-Baptiste
Pectoral
Jaylin Lane
Ankle
Marshon Lattimore
Knee - ACL
Marcus Mariota
Hand
Luke McCaffrey
Collarbone
Lucas Niang
Knee - ACL
Daron Payne
Back
Laremy Tunsil
Oblique
Deatrich Wise
Quadriceps

Previous Dallas Cowboys Lineups

21 Dec NFL
Chargers 34-17 Cowboys
14 Dec NFL
Vikings 34-26 Cowboys
04 Dec NFL
Cowboys 30-44 Lions
27 Nov NFL
Chiefs 28-31 Cowboys
23 Nov NFL
Eagles 21-24 Cowboys

Previous Washington Commanders Lineups

20 Dec NFL
Eagles 29-18 Commanders
14 Dec NFL
Commanders 29-21 Giants
07 Dec NFL
Commanders 0-31 Vikings
30 Nov NFL
Broncos 27-26 Commanders
16 Nov NFL
Commanders 13-16 Dolphins
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 12 3 0 0.800 362 295 67 7-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Chiefs 6 9 0 0.400 337 294 43 5-3-0 1-6-0 1-3-0 3-7-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Cowboys 6 8 1 0.400 424 454 -30 4-3-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-6-1 2-3-0 3L
Commanders 4 11 0 0.267 309 404 -95 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-2-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 1L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Lions 8 7 0 0.533 452 374 78 5-3-0 3-4-0 1-3-0 5-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Vikings 7 8 0 0.467 305 320 -15 2-4-0 5-4-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 3W
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 12 3 0 0.800 362 295 67 7-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Chiefs 6 9 0 0.400 337 294 43 5-3-0 1-6-0 1-3-0 3-7-0 1-4-0 4L
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Lions 8 7 0 0.533 452 374 78 5-3-0 3-4-0 1-3-0 5-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Vikings 7 8 0 0.467 305 320 -15 2-4-0 5-4-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 3W
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Cowboys 6 8 1 0.400 424 454 -30 4-3-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-6-1 2-3-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
Commanders 4 11 0 0.267 309 404 -95 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-2-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 1L
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 12 3 0 0.800 362 295 67 7-1-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Patriots 12 3 0 0.800 410 300 110 5-3-0 7-0-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Seahawks 12 3 0 0.800 443 279 164 6-2-0 6-1-0 3-2-0 7-3-0 5-0-0 5W
Bills 11 4 0 0.733 434 344 90 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 4W
Bears 11 4 0 0.733 387 354 33 6-1-0 5-3-0 2-3-0 7-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Jaguars 11 4 0 0.733 410 312 98 6-2-0 5-2-0 3-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Chargers 11 4 0 0.733 349 301 48 6-2-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-2-0 4-1-0 4W
Rams 11 4 0 0.733 457 299 158 6-1-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1L
49ers 11 4 0 0.733 392 320 72 4-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 5W
Texans 10 5 0 0.667 346 249 97 6-2-0 4-3-0 4-1-0 8-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Eagles 10 5 0 0.667 349 289 60 5-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 2-3-0 2W
Packers 9 5 1 0.600 364 303 61 5-2-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 3-2-0 2L
Steelers 9 6 0 0.600 365 350 15 5-3-0 4-3-0 3-1-0 7-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Panthers 8 7 0 0.533 287 337 -50 5-2-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-4-0 3-2-0 1W
Lions 8 7 0 0.533 452 374 78 5-3-0 3-4-0 1-3-0 5-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Colts 8 7 0 0.533 419 351 68 6-2-0 2-5-0 2-2-0 6-4-0 0-5-0 5L
Ravens 7 8 0 0.467 359 348 11 3-6-0 4-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1L
Vikings 7 8 0 0.467 305 320 -15 2-4-0 5-4-0 2-2-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 3W
Buccaneers 7 8 0 0.467 347 377 -30 3-4-0 4-4-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Cowboys 6 8 1 0.400 424 454 -30 4-3-1 2-5-0 3-1-0 3-6-1 2-3-0 3L
Falcons 6 9 0 0.400 307 360 -53 2-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-5-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 6 9 0 0.400 337 294 43 5-3-0 1-6-0 1-3-0 3-7-0 1-4-0 4L
Dolphins 6 9 0 0.400 317 369 -52 4-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 2L
Bengals 5 10 0 0.333 359 458 -99 2-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Saints 5 10 0 0.333 255 338 -83 3-5-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 3-2-0 3W
Commanders 4 11 0 0.267 309 404 -95 2-5-0 2-6-0 2-2-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 1L
Cardinals 3 12 0 0.200 321 414 -93 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 7L
Browns 3 12 0 0.200 246 355 -109 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 4L
Jets 3 12 0 0.200 282 426 -144 2-6-0 1-6-0 0-4-0 2-8-0 1-4-0 3L
Titans 3 12 0 0.200 251 403 -152 1-7-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1W
Raiders 2 13 0 0.133 217 386 -169 1-6-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 9L
Giants 2 13 0 0.133 313 412 -99 2-5-0 0-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 0-5-0 9L