The Detroit Lions (3-1) and Dallas Cowboys (3-2) will kick off the late NFL Week 6 Sunday afternoon slate. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on FOX. The game can be streamed on YouTube TV and other streaming services.
The Lions are 3-point favorites over the Cowboys (Lions -3) after the spread opened Cowboys -1 before the season. The game total is 52.5 after opening at 48.5. Detroit is -165 to win outright on the moneyline, while Dallas is +140 to pull off the upset.
The Lions are coming off their bye week. Jared Goff is averaging 8.2 yards per attempt, while Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have run for a combined seven touchdowns. The Cowboys won 20-17 over the Steelers last week. Dak Prescott has thrown for eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season, and he leads the NFL with 1,424 passing yards.
Let's get into my Lions vs. Cowboys prediction and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 6.
Lions vs. Cowboys Odds, Pick, Prediction
| Lions Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3 -115 | 52.5 -110 / -110 | -165 |
| Cowboys Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3 -105 | 52.5 -110 / -110 | +140 |
- Lions vs. Cowboys spread: Lions -3
- Lions vs. Cowboys over/under: 52.5 points
- Lions vs. Cowboys moneyline: Lions -165, Cowboys +140
- Lions vs. Cowboys pick:Cowboys +3
My Cowboys vs. Lions best bet is on the home underdog. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Spread
I don't think the Cowboys should be getting three points here, so I'm taking them and betting the home underdog.
Moneyline
My bet is on the spread, and I'm not touching the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm in line with the total for this game, which should be high-scoring.
My pick: Cowboys +3
Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 6 Preview
Ideally, I’d buy the hook to Cowboys +3.5 at -125. I just can’t get to Cowboys +3, and I’d pay a bit to get +3.5.
The Cowboys defense is a mess with injuries taking a huge chunk out of the defensive line. The Lions should have success running the ball, but that doesn’t make up for other aspects of this matchup.
The Lions defense is still really bad, especially in the secondary. I don’t expect the Cowboys to run the ball well against anybody, especially against a Lions defense that's strong up front, but this is a great matchup for the passing game to get going.
Despite my pessimism regarding the Cowboys’ run game, they changed up some of their run-blocking schemes last week against the Steelers. I think those adjustments were more conducive to what this line and backfield will do well, so maybe there’s a bit more potential there than I’m giving the Cowboys credit for.
This pick is all about the Cowboys' passing game, though.
Detroit wants to play man coverage – it’s simply how that defense operates. You know who carves up man coverage? Prescott. I think Dallas can match the Detroit offense score for score.
The Cowboys also have a special teams advantage here that is worth noting. If you’re already catching three points at home, it’s significant.
You’re going to be starting at your own 30-yard line, and Dallas has to travel less of the field to get in field-goal range than its opponents. Brandon Aubrey is a weapon, especially when playing indoors. The Cowboys don’t have to cross midfield to score. He’s going to hit a 70-yard field goal at some point.
I get that the Lions are going to have success running the ball, but I'll take the better quarterback. Goff is coming off his perfect 18-for-18 game on Monday night in Week 4, but that Seahawks defense was gassed and missing key starters.
I’m expecting a back-and-forth affair and am taking the points.
Pick: Cowboys +3
Betting Trends
- 65% of bets and 57% of the money are on the Lions to cover the spread.
- 74% of bets and 73% of the money are on the over.
- 77% of bets and 79% of the money on the moneyline are on the Lions.
How to Watch: Time, Channel, Streaming
| Location: | AT&T Stadium |
| Date: | Sunday, Oct. 13 |
| Kickoff Time: | 4:25 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | FOX / YouTube TV |
Cowboys vs. Lions is scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET start time, live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, Oct. 13. The game is broadcast live by FOX and is streaming on YouTube TV.
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