While the matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers doesn’t feature the cast of characters that made it one of the NFL’s best postseason rivalries, the fires are starting to be stoked again.
For the second consecutive season, bettors will be able to make Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers betting picks in a postseason game. Last season’s game ended in dramatic fashion, with the Cowboys running out of time on their last offensive possession.
This year’s meeting will feature a San Francisco team that has made a miraculous run through the regular season and Wild Card round with a third-string quarterback. Despite having a number of players on the NFL injury report, the 49ers have found a way to win. Here’s a look at how things could go this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Odds
NFL odds show that San Francisco is a four-point favorite. People making NFL picks and parlays will see that the 49ers are -200 on the moneyline, while Dallas is +163. The over/under is set at 46 points.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Information
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers
Location of the game: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
Date: Sunday, 22nd January. 6:30 PM
How to watch: Fox
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Analysis
Dallas Cowboys Performance Recap and Analysis
By beating Tampa Bay on the road in the Wild Card round, the Cowboys won a road playoff game for the first time since they beat San Francisco in the NFC Championship game during the 1992 season. All-time, NFL teams stats show the Cowboys have fared well against the 49ers in the playoffs.
Dallas has won five of the eight meetings between the two sides. Against Tampa Bay in the first round, the Cowboys were ruthless with finishing drives with scores. NFL player stats show quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns, while the Cowboys’ balanced running game kept the Buccaneers’ defense honest.
Defensively, Dallas vs. San Francisco 49ers bettings picks shows the Cowboys allowed 386 yards of offense to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’, but much of that when the game was way out of hand. Jayron Kearse grabbed a key interception in the red zone early in the game, while Micah Parsons intercepted a pass.
Dallas Cowboys Key Injuries
- S Jayron Kearse – Questionable (knee)
- OT Jason Peterson – Questionable (hip)
- WR Jalen Tolbert – Questionable (coach’s decision)
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends to Know
- Dallas is 11-7 against the spread this season.
- The Cowboys are 2-1 against the spread this season as a road underdog.
- Dallas is 2-1 straight up as a road underdog.
San Francisco 49ers Performance Recap and Analysis
The 49ers climbing the NFL standings to win the NFC West with Brock Purdy under center still doesn’t make sense. The quarterback, who was selected with the last pick in the NFL Draft, has been a steady influence under center for San Francisco. In the 49ers’ first playoff game, NFL team stats shows Purdy looked comfortable.
He completed 18 of 30 passes for 332 yards and three touchdowns. When it comes to NFL matchups, the 49ers’ mid-season acquisition of Christian McCaffrey also has paid dividends. He ran for 119 yards and also caught two passes, including one for a touchdown, which makes defenses stay honest.
While San Francisco has struggled against Dallas at times in the postseason, the 49ers have won the last two meetings, in the 1994 NFC Championship game and in the Wild Card round last season.
San Francisco 49ers Key Injuries
- QB Jimmy Garoppolo – Out
- CB Ambry Thomas – Questionable
- DE Samson Ebukam – Questionable (ankle)
- WR Jauan Jennings – Questionable (ankle)
San Francisco 49ers Trends to Know
- The 49ers are 9-0 straight up at home this season.
- Anyone making NFL picks can see San Francisco is 8-1 at home as a favorite against the spread this season.
- San Francisco is 12-6 against the spread this season.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Betting Picks
Anyone making NFL picks should just use the 49ers moneyline as a parlay piece. At -200, San Francisco’s price doesn’t bring much return to the bettor. If you are only looking to bet on the moneyline, Dallas provides the better deal. While the 49ers should win this game, if you are only placing a single bet, Dallas should be the choice.
When it comes to the NFL schedule, San Francisco’s once-powerful defense showed some vulnerabilities down the stretch. The 49ers struggled against the Las Vegas team that was playing a backup quarterback and let Seattle have some moments in the Wild Card round. Even with Purdy under center, Kyle Shanahan should be able to find a game plan to keep the Cowboys guessing.
Making Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers betting picks show that both of these teams are capable of moving the ball up and down the field on offense. That efficiency should allow this game to go over its lower total of 46.
Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Score Predictions
One of our Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers betting picks is on the correct score market:
San Francisco 30, Dallas 23.
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