Bengals vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys will attempt to play spoiler in this battle of underwhelming teams on Monday Night Football. Can Cooper Rush and the Cowboys upset the Bengals at home as both teams are essentially eliminated from the playoffs? Matt McCuen brings us his pick against the spread for Bengals vs. Cowboys on MNF.
Matt McCuen - December 9, 2024, 11:58 AM EST
4 minBengals vs. Cowboys Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for Monday Night Football
The Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals will face off on Monday Night Football.
Dallas begins the contest with a record of 5-7. The Cowboys will keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a win tonight. Dallas has been amongst the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season.
Entering the year, many believed this team was good enough to compete in the Super Bowl. Injuries have played a role, as starting quarterback Dak Prescott saw his season end with an injury a few weeks ago. All-Pro Micah Parsons struggled to stay healthy early in the year, setting the defense back.
The good news for Dallas is that they are playing their best football of the year. The Cowboys have won back-to-back games. With a win tonight, Dallas will extend its win streak to a season-high three games. Dallas is coming off a big win on Thanksgiving Day over the New York Giants.
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Odds
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 9, 2024
- Time: 8:15 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction
Cooper Rush leads the offense with 1,008 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions. Rico Dowdle has rushed for a team-high 600 yards. Ceedee Lamb has racked up 880 yards and four touchdowns.
Dallas ranks 30th in points allowed per game (28.3), having struggled defensively throughout the season.
Cincinnati begins the game with a record of 4-8. The Bengals may be the best 4-8 team of all time. The season has been extremely frustrating for this talented team. Cincy could easily be 8-4 or better. The Bengals have lost seven of their eight games by one score.
Zac Taylor’s team will attempt to snap a three-game losing streak tonight. Cinncanti would need a miracle to reach the playoffs, but it would all start with a win tonight.
The Bengals are coming off a 44-38 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joe Burrow leads the team with 3,337 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Burrow is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season, but the team can't seem to string together wins.
Chase Brown has dashed for 677 yards and six touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase has racked up a team-best 1,142 yards and 13 touchdowns. Cincy ranks 31st in points allowed per game (28.3), the main reason for their struggles.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick
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We will ride with the underdog tonight.
The public loves the Bengals, and 78% of the bets have come in on them.
Cincy has proven that its defense is not good enough to blow teams out.
The Bengals have played in close games all season, and we will see another close game tonight, which favors the underdog.
