Dallas Cowboys Odds

Dallas Cowboys Odds, Bet Types, and Team History

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2024 NFL season with high hopes, which is the case every year under the ownership of Jerry Jones. The 2023-24 season saw them go 12-5 for the third straight year with the league's best scoring offense. But they fell short of their lofty goals after a wild card round loss. They haven't made an NFC Championship since their Super Bowl winning season in 1995.

The team made notable changes during the offseason, starting with letting Tony Pollard walk and bringing back Ezekiel Elliot at running back. They lost longtime left tackle Tyron Smith during free agency and will have multiple new faces on defense after a fair number of offseason losses due to little salary cap space. 

To thrive in the 2024 season, the Cowboys must stay healthy, which is something they have struggled with in recent seasons. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb will need to be special as they were last season. Their win total projection stands at 10.5, which is a goal they believe they can accomplish in an NFC East that still has the Washington Commanders and New York Giants in periods of transition. 

Betting on the Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys Point Spreads

Betting point spreads are wagers based on the expectation that a team will win or lose by a certain number of points. The Cowboys went 10-8 against the spread in 2023. Here’s an example of how this bet type works:

• Eagles +2.5 (+110)
• Cowboys -2.5 (-110)

In this situation, the Eagles are 2.5 point underdogs against the Cowboys. If Dallas wins the game by three or more points, a $100 wager on the Cowboys would come with a payout of $90.91. If Philadelphia won the game outright or lost by two points or less, the same $100 wager would net $110 plus the original $100 for a total of $210.

FAQ: Everything you need to know about point spreads

Cowboys Over/Unders

Over/under, also called point total, is a wager placed on the combined scoring of a single game. Bookmakers come up with a number and you can either bet the over or — you guessed it — the under. Here’s how it works:

Let's say the Giants play the Cowboys and the over/under is set at 49 points. A wager on the over would require New York and Dallas to score 50 total points or more to win. Betting the under is an expectation that the two teams would score 48 or fewer points. It's also possible for the bet to push, which would happen if the game finished with exactly 49 points scored.

In 2023, Dallas averaged 30.1 points per game (1st in NFL) and allowed 20.2 points (9th in NFL). The Cowboys were a strong bet when it came to exceeding point totals last season tahanks to their electrifying offense and star-led defesse. It'll be worth tracking how the defense does in 2024 with Mike Zimmer replacing defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. 

FAQ: Betting the point total, explained | What is a push?

Cowboys Moneylines

Cowboys were a solid moneyline pick in 2023 with a strong 12-5 record.

Check out this example:

• Cowboys -120
• Commanders +210

The minus (-) and plus (+) signs distinguish the favorite from the underdog, making Dallas the favorite in this scenario. Odds can be understood more clearly if you think in terms of $10 or $100 increments. A wager on the Cowboys odds would mean every $120 bet nets $100. And it's the opposite for underdogs: Here the Commanders moneyline was set at +210, meaning a $100 wager would profit $210.

Moneylines are also commonly used when making parlays, which are multiple bets tied into one. Let’s say you bet the Cowboys moneyline and a -2.5 point spread, Dallas would need to win by three points or more for that bet to be successful. The risk is greater, but so is the reward with increased odds. Take advantage of new bettor opportunities like BetMGM Bonus Code and use our Odds Calculator to calculate any bet amount or conversion.

FAQ: How to bet on the moneyline | How to make a parlay

Cowboys Props

Player props are wagers on a single player, and they're tied to a single stat found in the box score for a game or even the whole season. These are among the most fun to bet on, especially if you're already playing fantasy football and like the player-specific focus it offers. Check out a hypothetical example below:

• Dak Prescott passing yards: 4,250.5

FAQ: How prop betting works

Cowboys Futures

Futures are somewhat similar to prop bets in the way that both are monitored over the course of a season. Except most future bets are focused on end of season success. Examples of futures are:

• Dallas Cowboys odds to win the NFC East
• Dallas Cowboys odds to win the NFC
• Dallas Cowboys odds to win the Super Bowl
• Dak Prescott’s odds to win Comeback Player of the Year

If you’re confident that the Cowboys can win the NFC East or that Prescott will light it up all season long, this is the place to be. For a full list of NFL futures, click or tap here.

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Weather for Cowboys Games

Keep track of the conditions for Cowboys games by checking out our NFL weather page.

How to Bet on the Dallas Cowboys

Sports betting is not currently legal in the state of Texas. Lawmakers have introduced a sports betting bill in 2019, but has continued to stall in the state's legislation. There is hope within the state government, though, that something can be progressed in the near-term. We continue to await the announcement of any new legistlation for Texas sports betting. If you already live in a legal betting state and want to wager on the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023-24 season, here are a few great sportsbook options:

BetMGM Sportsbook

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Caesars Sportsbook

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PrizePicks Daily Fantasy

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