Buccaneers vs Cowboys Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Oct 2026

Buccaneers vs Cowboys Predictions

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Buccaneers +8.5 @ -110

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We’re confident of the Buccaneers staying close to the Cowboys, with our prediction being that the underdogs will cover the spread. The +8.5 line looks generous at odds of -110.

We highlight the top Buccaneers vs Cowboys predictions with our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Browse the dedicated sections below for a comprehensive look at the wagers.

Buccaneers vs Cowboys Preview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:15 on Thursday, October 8.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a fourth consecutive defeat when losing 17-14 in their previous game. This was at home to Green Bay Packers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers moved the ball for 275 yards, including 134 passing and 141 rushing yards. They picked up 19 first downs and scored two touchdowns.

Dallas Cowboys triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where Houston Texans were beaten 34-30 at NRG Stadium. The Cowboys moved the ball for 399 yards, breaking down to 324 passing and 75 rushing yards. They moved the chains 28 times and struck for 4 touchdowns.

H2H: Cowboys Won Previous H2H Clash

The Cowboys have beaten the Bucs in the last two meetings. They won 31-14 at Raymond James Stadium and triumphed 26-24 at AT&T Stadium. The H2H over the past 4 games have seen two wins for both teams.

Quarterbacks

Jalon Daniels

181.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Dak Prescott

263.5 Passing Yards

Over -114

Under -114

Best Bet

Our pick is that the Buccaneers will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +8.5 for this NFL showdown and that makes lots of appeal, with odds of -110 available.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Buccaneers in 10 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Buccaneers in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cowboys in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cowboys in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cowboys in 2 consecutive games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cowboys in 3 of their last 4 games against Buccaneers.

Our NFL picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Bucs +8.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalon Daniels Over 181.5 Passing Yards -114

The odds for Jalon Daniels (Bucs) to go beyond 181.5 passing yards stand at -114. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this QB Passing Yards pick.

Latest Jalon Daniels Player Prop Odds

Passing Yards

Over 181.5

-114

Under 181.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Over 44.5

-114

Under 44.5

-114

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Ryan Flournoy Over 31.5 Receiving Yards -114

Ryan Flournoy (Bucs) is available at -114 to exceed 31.5 receiving yards. We’re confident in taking him to cover the Player Receiving Yards line and bettors can place this bet with confidence.

Latest Ryan Flournoy Player Prop Odds

Receiving Yards

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

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Correct Score Prediction

Buccaneers 23 - 30 Cowboys

The Boys can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 30-23 for a big potential return.

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Buccaneers vs Cowboys Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -476 about Dallas Cowboys which reflects they have a 83% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +370 about Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 47.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re wanting to back Over 47.5, the odds are -110.

The top NFL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to this popular league. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Buccaneers

+370

Cowboys

-476

Point Spread

Buccaneers +8.5

-110

Cowboys -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 47.5

-110

Over 47.5

-110

Receiving Yards

CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys)

Over 80.5

-114

Under 80.5

-114

George Pickens (Cowboys)

Over 61.5

-114

Under 61.5

-114

Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)

Over 33.5

-114

Under 33.5

-114

Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

Chris Godwin (Buccaneers)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-114

Cade Otton (Buccaneers)

Over 27.5

-114

Under 27.5

-114

Jake Ferguson (Cowboys)

Over 26.5

-114

Under 26.5

-114

Ted Hurst III (Buccaneers)

Over 21.5

-114

Under 21.5

-114

Javonte Williams (Cowboys)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-114

Tez Johnson (Buccaneers)

Over 13.5

-114

Under 13.5

-114

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers)

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-114

Rushing Yards

Javonte Williams (Cowboys)

Over 73.5

-114

Under 73.5

-114

Bucky Irving (Buccaneers)

Over 51.5

-114

Under 51.5

-114

Jalon Daniels (Buccaneers)

Over 44.5

-114

Under 44.5

-114

Tyler Goodson (Cowboys)

Over 16.5

-114

Under 16.5

-114

Kenny Gainwell (Buccaneers)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-114

Dak Prescott (Cowboys)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-114

Passing Yards

Dak Prescott (Cowboys)

Over 263.5

-114

Under 263.5

-114

Jalon Daniels (Buccaneers)

Over 181.5

-114

Under 181.5

-114

Cowboys Have Collected Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Cowboys have five wins, four losses and one tie in the last 10 home games, putting up 29.50 points on average and giving up 28.60.

The Buccaneers have been beaten in five straight games away from home. They have a 4-6 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 21.60 points per contest and conceding 25.50.

The last AT&T Stadium meeting saw the Cowboys beat the Bucs 26-24. Looking at the last 3 head-to-heads at AT&T Stadium, the Bucs have tallied two victories, with the Cowboys winning once.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O47.5	U47.5
Cowboys Home Stats		5-4	58.10	29.50	28.60	7	3
Buccaneers Away Stats		4-6	47.10	21.60	25.50	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O47.5 = Games Over 47.5 Points
• U47.5 = Games Under 47.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats

Dallas Cowboys Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 42.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 47.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 47.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.70 pts and allowed 22.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 21.60 pts and allowed 25.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 58.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 60.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 47.5: Covered in the previous 10 games
• Over 47.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 27.30 pts and allowed 30.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.70 pts and allowed 29.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 304.50 Yds. Allowed 311.10 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 114.80 Yds. Allowed 92.40 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 189.70 Yds. Allowed 218.70 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 1.90 TD. Allowed 2.40 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.40 TD. Allowed 0.40 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 18.80. Allowed 17.50
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.60. Committed by opponents 1.10
• Total Penalties: Committed 6.10. Committed by opponents 8.50
• Penalty Yards: Lost 45.90 Yds. Gained 65.30 Yds

Game Stats

Last 10 Games

• Total Yards: Gained 379.30 Yds. Allowed 381.50 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 116.90 Yds. Allowed 135.70 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 262.40 Yds. Allowed 245.80 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.80 TD. Allowed 3.50 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 1.10 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 0.70 TD. Allowed 1.00 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.30. Allowed 21.80
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.90. Committed by opponents 0.40
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.30. Committed by opponents 7.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 66.40 Yds. Gained 67.40 Yds

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Total Yards: Gained 302.70 Yds. Allowed 341.20 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 109.10 Yds. Allowed 100.60 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 193.60 Yds. Allowed 240.60 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 2.50 TD. Allowed 2.90 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.80 TD. Allowed 0.80 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.40 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 19.00. Allowed 19.00
• Total Turnovers: Committed 1.50. Committed by opponents 1.20
• Total Penalties: Committed 5.10. Committed by opponents 6.80
• Penalty Yards: Lost 38.20 Yds. Gained 47.70 Yds

Last 10 Home Games

• Total Yards: Gained 409.60 Yds. Allowed 392.30 Yds
• Rushing Yards: Gained 123.20 Yds. Allowed 128.80 Yds
• Passing Yards: Gained 286.40 Yds. Allowed 263.50 Yds
• Total Touchdowns: Scored 3.30 TD. Allowed 3.60 TD
• Rushing Touchdowns: Scored 0.90 TD. Allowed 1.20 TD
• Passing Touchdowns: Scored 1.50 TD. Allowed 1.70 TD
• Total 1st Downs: Picked up 23.90. Allowed 22.50
• Total Turnovers: Committed 0.90. Committed by opponents 0.80
• Total Penalties: Committed 7.80. Committed by opponents 7.90
• Penalty Yards: Lost 67.20 Yds. Gained 72.30 Yds

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