The Detroit Lions (11-4) and the Dallas Cowboys (10-5) battle Saturday night in the only game on the day's NFL schedule. The Lions have gone 6-2 in road games this season. On the opposite sideline, Dallas is riding a 15-game win streak at AT&T Stadium. Both teams have been profitable for bettors this season with Dallas going 9-6 against the spread and Detroit at 10-5 ATS.
Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET in Dallas. Dallas is a 5.5-point favorites, while the over/under, or total number of points Vegas thinks will be scored, is 52.5 in the latest Lions vs. Cowboys odds via SportsLine consensus. Before locking in any Cowboys vs. Lions picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine NFL expert Larry Hartstein has to say, considering his mastery of picks involving the Cowboys.
A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Hartstein combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed working for Pro Football Focus. He tied for 52nd place (out of 1,598 entries) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, going 53-34-3 ATS. Those selections form the basis of his weekly SportsLine NFL best bets, which are 65-41-2 since the start of last season, including a 10-2 record the last four weeks.
Hartstein also has a read on the pulse of the Cowboys. In fact, he is 22-6 (+1525) on his last 28 against-the-spread NFL picks in games involving Dallas. Anyone who has followed him is way up.
Now, Hartstein has his sights set on Lions vs. Cowboys and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Now, here are several NFL odds and trends for Cowboys vs. Lions:
- Cowboys vs. Lions spread: Dallas -5.5
- Cowboys vs. Lions over/under: 52.5 points
- Cowboys vs. Lions money line: Dallas -251, Detroit +204
- DET: The Lions have hit the 1H ML in 14 of their last 20 games
- DAL: The Cowboys have hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 9 games at home
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Why Lions can cover
Detroit has some maulers on the offensive line who create a lot of space for a pair of explosive ball carriers. The Lions are currently third in the NFL in rushing yards per game (141.1) and tied for second in rushing touchdowns (24). Running back David Montgomery uses his light feet and power to wear down defenses. Montgomery is seventh in the league in rushing yards (910) and tied for sixth in rushing touchdowns (11) despite missing three games. The Iowa State product has scored a touchdown in nine games thus far. In his last outing, Montgomery tallied 55 rushing yards and one score.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is an outstanding dual-threat weapon who has great acceleration and secure hands as a pass-catcher. The 21-year-old registered 872 rushing yards, 316 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns. In his last game, Gibbs notched 80 rushing yards, 20 receiving yards and two scores. See which team to pick here.
Why Cowboys can cover
The Dallas defense has been opportunistic, forcing 21 turnovers this season, which is tied for seventh in the NFL. Their cornerback duo plays a big part in this group's success. Cornerback DaRon Bland brings an elite ball hawk to the secondary. Bland is a physical player who breaks well on the ball. The 24-year-old is tied for seventh in the league in pass deflections (14) and first in interceptions (8). He's also scored five defensive touchdowns.
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore is another valuable member of the defense. He has sound play-recognition skills and can consistently give receivers problems. The five-time Pro Bowl selection has 60 total tackles, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions. Linebacker Damone Clark is a blazing quick defender in the middle of the field. Clark sifts through blockers to bring down the ball carrier. The LSU product leads the team in total tackles (101) with four tackles for loss. See which team to pick here.
How to make Lions vs. Cowboys picks
Hartstein has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he's leaning Over on the point total, he has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.
Who wins Lions vs. Cowboys on Saturday Night Football, and which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Lions vs. Cowboys spread to back, all from the expert who is on an amazing 22-6 run on picks involving Dallas, and find out.
