The Cowboys, who can finish as high as the No. 2 seed or as low as the fourth spot, will be eager to enter the playoffs on a good note after a loss to Arizona last week. The Eagles, who have won four straight including three in a row vs. NFC East foes, qualified for the playoffs last week and can finish with either the sixth or seventh seed depending on how other games play out. Dallas dominated the Week 3 meeting between the teams, winning 41-21.
Cowboys at Eagles Stats
Looking at the Cowboys stats
The Cowboys’ offensive issues the past few weeks have been puzzling considering the punch Dallas has in the backfield. The Dallas Cowboys backfield tandem of Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard combined for 25 rushing yards in a 25-22 loss to Arizona last week, which was a season low. Elliott is seventh in the league in rushing this season with 915 yards while Pollard is 26th with 419.
Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has said he plans to play his starters this weekend. Quarterback Dak Prescott also plans to play in a game that is important for seeing purposes only. Dallas has already won the NFC East crown. The Cowboys’ defense has been led by excellent performances from second-year defensive back Trevon Diggs, who has 11 interceptions, while rookie linebacker Micah Parsons has 13 sacks and 20 tackles for loss.
Looking at the Eagles stats
Philadelphia will be without running back Miles Sanders, who averages 5.5 yards per carry. He sat out last week’s win over Washington with a broken hand. The Eagles relied on a running-back-by-committee approach against the Football Team, being led by Boston Scott who carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Jordan Howard also had 11 carries.
Philadelphia’s defense was stout against Washington, limiting the football team to 312 yards. Rodney McLeod intercepted a pass for the Eagles.
Betting Trends for Cowboys at Eagles
- The total has gone over in nine of the Eagles’ 17 games this season.
- Dallas is 12-4 against the spread.
- The Cowboys are 3-1 against the spread following a loss.
- Philadelphia is 3-4 against the spread as an underdog this season.
- Dallas, which is 5-0, is the only team in the league that hasn’t lost against the spread to a divisional opponent.
Who to Bet Cowboys at Eagles
Top sportsbooks have the Cowboys as 7-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 42.5. This is a game where it will be important to monitor the injury report and the remarks by both coaches. The Eagles can improve their seeding, but not by much. Philadelphia may sit starters and get ready for its first playoff game.
Dallas’ offense has had issues running the ball in recent weeks. Whether it’s due to a matter of poor execution or lack of commitment, the Cowboys will want to build confidence before the playoffs start. The Cowboys will win this one and the game will go under the total.