When it comes to Cowboys vs. Seahawks score predictions, there is little anyone can do to anticipate what could happen when the teams meet Friday night.
NFL Team Standings
Seattle coach Pete Carroll is trying to be coy when it comes to discussing who will and won’t play. Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has already shown himself to be on the conservative side when it comes to who to play.
So far this preseason, the Cowboys haven’t sent quarterback Dak Prescott or running back Ezekiel Elliott out on the field.
While this game won’t matter at all when NFL standings start in the regular season, this is an opportunity for some down-the-line players to earn a spot on the roster.
Matchup Preview
While Carroll didn’t want to give up too much information, he did swing NFL odds a bit by letting on that quarterback Drew Lock will return and play “a lot” against the Cowboys.
Lock, who missed some of the training camps due to COIVD-19, is battling Geno Smith for the starting quarterback spot.
Dallas won’t start Prescott, and fans can expect to see a heavy dose of Will Grier and Cooper Rush in the final preseason game.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks Odds Breakdown
Anyone making NFL picks against the spread will see Seattle is 2.5-point spread favorites on the road. The Seahawks are -150 on the Moneyline, while the over/under has been set at 40.5 points.
Cowboys vs. Seahawks Betting Preview
Cowboys Analysis
Making Cowboys vs. Seahawks score predictions will come down to how much you trust Grier and rush to move the ball.
During Dallas’ 32-18 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, the Cowboys were able to put up 32 points despite only converting 2-of-12 of their third-down attempts. What Dallas Cowboys was able to do effectively was protect the quarterback.
Dallas’ Top Passer
NFL odds show that when teams protect the quarterback, they are able to move the ball more efficiently. Grier was Dallas’ top passer against the Los Angeles Chargers, compelling 6-of-10 passes for 98 yards. What Dallas will need to make sure it cleans up on are the mental mistakes.
The Cowboys took eight penalties for 58 yards. While they didn’t commit any turnovers, Dallas left something to be desired.
Cowboys’ Defense
The Cowboys’ defense hasn’t been bad in the preseason. Dallas has allowed 25 combined points during its two preseason games.
The Cowboys are taking a hard look at their third-string running back position. Rico Dowdle, who was the third option last season, carried the ball 13 times for 44 yards against the Chargers.
Malik Davis and Aaron Shampklin are also trying to hang on to a roster spot. Davis was the team’s second-leading rusher against Los Angeles, carrying the ball eight times for 37 yards and a score.
Seahawks Analysis
The Seattle Seahawks aren’t a team that can afford to rest some of their starters. What Seattle is struggling the most with is figuring out who should be under center.
Lock didn’t play in the Seahawks’ 27-11 loss to Chicago last Thursday. In Lock’s absence, Smith and Jacob Eason saw the most of the action.
Eason finished with a team-high 141 passing yards but didn’t throw a touchdown. Smith, likewise, wasn’t able to throw for a score and completed 10-of-18 passes for 112 yards.
Seahawks Veteran Players
Cowboys vs. Seahawks score predictions show Seattle may lean on its veteran players to play longer against Dallas.
While it is difficult to say teams learn that much from seeing their guys play in the preseason, a rebuilding team like Seattle wants to take a long look at who should still be here when final cuts come. Seattle also showed it has some mistakes it needs to clean up.
The Seahawks took 13 penalties for 92 yards against the Bears. Seattle also struggled on third downs, only completing 4-of-19 attempts.
Seahawk’s Defense
The Seahawk’s defense has had a hard time throughout the preseason allowing opponents to score. Seattle has allowed a combined 62 points in its two preseason games.
Cowboys vs. Seahawks Picks and Prediction
Of all the NFL matchups this week, Seattle may be in the best position to close the preseason with a win. The Seahawks are intent on taking a look at who will be starting for them under center.
Dallas likely already has eyes on the regular season and won’t play many, if any, of its starters when the Cowboys have bigger aspirations this season.
Who to Bet On?
Seattle will pull out a close victory in this contest that has the potential for fireworks. The Seahawk’s defense has struggled all season.
While Dallas’ defense has been better, seeing veteran quarterbacks for most of the game will lead to them conceding more points.
Final Score Prediction: Seattle 31-Dallas 23
Pick: Seahawks -3 (-110)
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