The NFL Week 6 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET for Sunday Night Football on October 16th.
Following their victory over the Commanders the week before, the Cowboys made the trip to the West Coast to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week Five.
They won 22-10. The Philadelphia Eagles, who came into the week as the only unbeaten club, kept their pristine record when they headed to State Farm Stadium to play the Cardinals, winning 20-17.
Let’s take a look at this matchup and give you all the information you need to place the best bets on the Cowboys vs. Eagles spread.
NFL Schedule
The NFL schedule has matched up these two NFC East opponents for an intriguing Sunday Night Football matchup.
The Dallas Cowboys have been without their best player in starting quarterback Dak Prescott, but the Cowboys have gone 4-0 and are looking to go 5-0 in games Cooper Rush has started.
In recent years, this NFC East rivalry has favored one team over the other. The Cowboys have prevailed in their last three encounters and seven of their last nine contests with the Eagles.
But this year, things are different. The Eagles are the NFL team with the best record and don’t appear to be slowing down.
This is Philadelphia’s best team in a very long time as a result of their off-season additions, great coaching, and solid play, which successfully increased play on both sides of the ball.
Dallas Cowboys Season Forecast
Moneyline
Opening Line
Cowboys +200
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The Cowboys started out as +200 road underdogs, and that has only increased (+220) thanks to starting a backup quarterback and playing one of the NFL’s best teams on the road.
The Cowboys are currently 4-1 in the NFL standings.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you roll with the Cowboys picks, the bet loses if the Cowboys’ defense can’t contain Jalen Hurts.
Spread Line
What Makes Lose the Bet
Cowboys +5.5 (-110)
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Cowboys vs. Eagles spread line has shifted a full point (-6.5) in favor of the Eagles. With an undefeated record, heavy bets are being placed to ride the Eagles to a home win.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you bet on the Cowboys vs. Eagles Spread, the Cowboys bet loses if the Eagles continue to roll on offense.
Total
What Makes Lose the Bet
The Total opened at 42.5 points (-110)
What Makes Lose the Bet
The line has moved slightly down to 42 points with the questionable Philadelphia weather coming into play and two tough defenses squaring off.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you pick the Over, the bet loses if this is a defensive battle and bad weather comes into play. If you pick the under, the bet loses if this becomes a shootout, and both offenses play like it’s the Super Bowl.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trend to Know
Four times this season, the Cowboys have covered the spread (4-1-0). When playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs, the Cowboys have an unblemished 1-0 ATS record.
Cowboys games have hit the over just once so far this year. This season, the Cowboys have faced four underdogs and won three of those contests.
This season, the Cowboys have only faced an underdog of +225 or more once, and they prevailed.
Philadelphia Eagles Season Forecast
Philadelphia is in terrific form, and their offseason upgrades have paid off handsomely. Both sides of the ball are playing well, and Jalen Hurts, who was once considered to be a significant weakness on this squad, is playing fantastically.
Eagles’ Offense
Behind Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ offense has been among the best in the NFL. Hurts has six rushing touchdowns in addition to his four passing scores this season.
While the running backs have scored plenty of their own touchdowns, he has been responsible for 10 of them.
The Eagles score 27 points per game and gain 431.8 yards per game, on average. Nearly flawless on the offensive side.
The Eagles have had trouble completing tackles defensively. However, they continue to give up 319.2 yards and 17.6 points a game. The secondary and pass rush have been efficient, and the run defense, which allows just 105 yards a game, has been adequate.
Moneyline
Opening Line
Eagles -250
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line has steadily increased for the Eagles as we get closer to game time; with the home-field advantage and an undefeated record, the public likes the Eagles to keep the best record in the NFL.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you bet on the Eagles game today, the bet loses if Dak Prescott comes back and quarterbacks the Dallas Cowboys to victory.
Spread Line
Opening Line
Eagles -5.5 (-110)
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line movement has shifted a full point (-6.5) in favor of the Eagles. With an undefeated record, heavy bets are being placed to ride the Eagles to a home win.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you bet on the Eagles, the bet loses if Cooper Rush and the Cowboys’ defense come to play. The Cowboys are 5-0 in Rush’s starts this season, and the defense has held opponents on lockdown over the last five contests.
Total
Opening Line
The Total opened at 42.5 points (-110)
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The line has moved slightly down to 42 points with the questionable Philadelphia weather coming into play and two tough defenses squaring off.
What Makes Lose the Bet
If you pick the Over, the bet loses if this is a defensive battle and bad weather comes into play. If you pick the under, the bet loses if this becomes a shootout, and both offenses play like it’s the Super Bowl.
Philadelphia Eagles Betting Trend to Know
Over the last five games, the Eagles have successfully covered the spread three times. When playing as at least 6.5-point favorites, the Eagles are undefeated 1-0 ATS.
This season, two Eagles games have gone above the Total. Last year, the Eagles were favored seven different times on the moneyline. In six games, they had a 6-1 record.
Only two games last season had the Eagles as a moneyline favorite of -265 or less, and both of those games ended in victories.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
Cooper Rush
Rush is passing for fewer yards per game this year compared to his 222.5-yard over/under for this contest (167.8). Rush has only surpassed the 22.5 mark twice surpassed in five games this season.
Additionally, Rush will take on the NFL’s fifth-ranked pass defense this week (189.4 yards allowed per game). Take the Unders 222.5 (-110)
Miles Sanders
Miles Sanders Over/Under for rushing yards in this matchup is 65.5. Sanders averages 82.8 rushing yards per game and has rushed for over 65.5 yards three times in five games thus far.
Take the Over 65.5 rushing yards (-110) in the Eagles game today.
Michael Gallup
Michael Gallup is easing his way back into the Cowboys’ receiving mix, and he has steadily picked up his target share. In his return, he grabbed just 24 yards on three targets and then 44 on five targets.
I expect him to get over 43.5 yards (-110) in his next game as he gets healthier and more involved in the offense.
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