Texans vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds For Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys will attempt to avoid further embarrassment and pull an upset at home against the Houston Texans tonight. Can Cooper Rush and the Cowboys shock the NFL with an underdog victory? Matt McCuen takes a look at this Monday Night Football matchup and gives his pick against the spread for Texans vs. Cowboys with help from our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool.
Matt McCuen - November 18, 2024, 3:56 PM EST
4 minTexans vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds For Monday Night Football
The Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys will meet for a battle of the Lone Star state tonight. Houston comes into this contest with a record of 6-4, the best record in the AFC South.
The Texans have lost two consecutive games, and will attempt to snap its losing streak tonight. Houston entered the season as the betting favorite to win the AFC South.
DeMeco Ryans' squad leads the division by 1.5 games over the Indianapolis Colts. Tonight, the Texans can extend their division lead to two games.
While the NFL world believes this should be a blowout, our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool and betting splits have casted some doubt on that assumption. Let's take a look at this Texans vs. Cowboys matchup and see how our OC+ AI tools have found an edge in the data for Monday Night Football.
Texans vs. Cowboys Odds
Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: November 18, 2024
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN
Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction
C.J. Stroud leads the offense with 2,371 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six touchdowns.
Joe Mixon leads the ground game with 655 yards and seven touchdowns.
Nico Collins has racked up 567 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The Texans defense ranks 18th in points allowed per game (22.6).
Dallas pulls into this game with a record of 3-6. Mike Mcarthy's squad has been amongst the most disappointing teams in football. Tonight is a true must-win for the Cowboys in order to keep its season alive.
Dallas got bad news this week when it was announced Dak Prescott would miss the rest of the season. The Cowboys struggled with Prescott in the lineup, but looked even worse with the backup Copper Rush under center last weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rush threw for 212 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Rico Dowdle has scampered for a team-best 374 yards.
CeeDee Lamb has collected a team-high 681 yards and four touchdowns.
Dallas ranks 31st in points allowed per game (28.8).
Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick
- Pick: Dallas Cowboys +7.5 -110 Click here for complete Texans vs. Cowboys odds
Our OC+ Positive Value Bets Tool loves this play, and so do I. We will ride with the underdog tonight at home.
The public loves the Texans tonight. Our oddschecker+ Betting Splits show us that 74% of the public bets are on the Texans. We are going to fade that trending ticket, and roll with the Cowboys getting over a touchdown.
Dallas will fight hard at home and keep this contest within one score.
