Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Dak Prescott, Cowboys Get Back on Track?

Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Dak Prescott, Cowboys Get Back on Track?

The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions have both clinched the playoffs heading into Week 17.

However, the Cowboys have a losing record on the road. They haven't played all that well away from AT&T Stadium. Every win will help the Cowboys toward home-field advantage in the playoffs.

They'll have a home game against the Lions on Saturday night. Detroit has 11 wins on the season and clinched the NFC North for the first time ever. They've got less to play for, but with Dan Campbell as head coach, the Lions will surely give it their all against Dallas.

Will Dallas continue to stay undefeated at home?

Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's game between the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys.

Lions vs. Cowboys Date, Time, and Where to Watch

• Date: December 30, 2023
• Game Time: 8:15 pm ET
• Where to Watch: ABC & ESPN

Lions vs. Cowboys Odds

• Spread: Lions +6 (-110), Cowboys -6 (-110)
• Total Odds: O/U 53.5 (-110)
• Moneyline Odds: Lions (+220), Cowboys (-270)

Lions vs. Cowboys Injury Report

Lions

Questionable: S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Pectoral), TE Brock Wright (Groin), CB Jerry Jacobs (Hamstring), LB Derrick Barnes (Shoulder), DE Josh Paschal (Hand)

Out: DL Alim McNeill (Knee), G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (Back)

Cowboys

Questionable: OT Tyron Smith (Back), DT Jonathan Hankins (Ankle)

Out: LB Leighton Vander Esch (Beck)

Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction

The Detroit Lions have been on an offensive outburst recently. Detroit has added at least 30 points in three of their last four games. In those three matchups, the Lions won, while they lost the game with only 13 points.

The offense is led by Jared Goff, who has added 27 passing touchdowns and only ten interceptions. Meanwhile, there's a chance that the Lions finish with two 1,000-yard rushers.

David Montgomery has 910 yards on 195 carries, while Jahmyr Gibbs has 872 yards on 154 carries.

Gibbs has given the Lions more yards per carry. However, Montgomery has been super reliable around the red zone with 11 touchdowns.

While the Cowboys don't allow a ton of yards in the air, Dallas still allows 117.43 yards per game on the ground. Montgomery and Gibbs should be utilized a lot in this game.

Meanwhile, the Lions have one of the worst secondaries in the NFL. Detroit's defense has been inconsistent this season. While they've played better over the last couple of weeks, the secondary is still getting ripped apart, despite all of the interceptions they earned last week against Nick Mullens and the Vikings.

Dallas' Dak Prescott wanted to keep his turnovers down this season. Through 16 weeks, Prescott has just seven interceptions with 30 touchdowns. That's ultimately why Dallas is 10-5 and in the playoffs.

The Lions have allowed 225 yards per game in the air. The pass rush is effective but will struggle against Dallas' offense line. Meanwhile, Detroit has missed a handful of tackles per game despite being solid against the run.

Dallas has only scored 30 points in their last two games. Meanwhile, they've averaged over 30 points per game this season.

I like the Cowboys to get back on track at home. Dallas added at least 33 points in each of its last three games at home. With how poor Detroit's secondary has been, Dallas will be just fine.

Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick

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