The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys will renew their long-standing rivalry in primetime on Sunday Night Football.
The Cowboys are rolling after winning their fourth straight game last week against the Seahawks.
With that win, Dallas is only one game behind the Eagles for first place in the NFC East. Meanwhile, the Eagles went down to a crushing 42-19 defeat to San Francisco in Week 13.
No team has clinched a playoff spot in the NFL through 13 weeks, but that can change this weekend as the teams that boast two of the best records in the conference meet at the AT&T Stadium. Here is our preview and picks for the big game based on the latest NFL betting odds.
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Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Matchup
The Philadelphia Eagles last triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas in 2017 with Carson Wentz as their quarterback.
Their record in Dallas since then has been underwhelming, yet this upcoming game is pivotal for them.
Recently, the Eagles’ run defence has been faltering, with a notable weakness in third-down situations, allowing a 58% conversion rate in their last three games and their inability to stop teams on third down could undermine even the best efforts of Hurts and the offense.
As for the Cowboys, they have been formidable at home, boasting 14 straight home wins and Dak Prescott’s performance has been stellar, contributing to Dallas scoring over 40 points in four consecutive home games.
In their last encounter at Lincoln Financial Field, Prescott threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns. Despite the Cowboys’ inefficiency in the red zone, where they were 3-of-5, they nearly clinched the game.
Primetime division games are unpredictable, often making records irrelevant, and while the Eagles will be looking to rebound from their thrashing against the 49ers, their pass defence remains a concern against the Cowboys’ dynamic offense.
Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Prediction
The Eagles were thumped last week by the 49ers, with their pass defence struggling to contain a varied and potent downfield offensive strategy.
Meanwhile, when these two met in Week 9 in Philly, the Cowboys narrowly missed out on victory, and following that loss, have embarked on a four-game winning streak, powered by Dak Prescott’s commanding offence.
Dallas boasts an unblemished home record this season, but their defensive coverage may provide opportunities for the Eagles to remain competitive.
Jalen Hurts is expected to harness his playmaking abilities to keep the Eagles in contention.
However, the Cowboys, with their overwhelming offensive strength, look set to avoid a second setback against the Eagles and make it five wins on the bounce.
Best NFL Bets for Cowboys vs Eagles
Cowboys -3.5 @ 1.82
While the spread odds aren’t particularly attractive, following the trends suggests it’s actually quite a viable option.
Dak Prescott boasts an impressive 18-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio in this season’s home games, with an average of 309 passing yards at AT&T Stadium.
The Eagles’ defence is giving up the third-highest average of passing yards per game at 260.3, partly influenced by their tendency to lead in games. They’ve also allowed over 400 offensive yards in four of their last five games.
If that wasn’t enough, under Mike McCarthy’s coaching, the Cowboys have consistently won by a margin of at least three points, so betting on them to cover the spread seems like a sound decision.
Over 53 Points @ 2.00
Since their Week 7 bye, the Dallas Cowboys have racked up over 40 points in four of their last six games, with the only exception being their scoring below 30 points against the Eagles in Week 9.
Leading the league with a total of 388 points, they’re averaging an impressive 41 points per game at home in 2023.
In contrast, the Eagles’ defence has been less formidable, yielding a staggering 961 total yards in just two games and ranking third in the NFL for the most passing yards allowed this season.
This sets the stage for a potentially high-scoring shootout between two potent offenses.
*Odds subject to change.
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