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The Dallas Cowboys come into Week 5 vs. the Texans as a +3.5 road dog. They own a 2-2 record Straight Up and 1-3 Against The Spread.
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The Cowboys So Far in 2018
The Bleacher Report writes in regard to last week’s win against the Lions: “The game was a blueprint for success for this Cowboys team: Bang away on the ground and use that to set up play action. It was also a desperately needed win for a Cowboys team that was in danger of having the season get away from them early.”
The Cowboys 2018-2019 Odds
They are at 85-1 odds to win the Super Bowl. They would pay $40 for every $10 bet to win the NFC East, which is doable.
Line Movement and Public Backing
Action was balanced on the spread at least. From -3 to -3.5, there hasn't been a whole lot of movement observed over the course of this week.
The Cowboys-Texans Trends and Predictions
The AthlonSports prediction: "The difference in this game could come down to the trenches. Houston’s inability to keep Deshaun Watson upright is going to be a real problem when facing one of the top pass rushes in the NFL (14 total sacks this season).
"Combine that with the return of David Irving, it’s easy to see why Watson could find himself under a lot of pressure on Sunday night. If there’s a silver lining for Houston, it is Irving’s struggles against the run. To combat that, he’ll probably be relegated to a rotational role in passing situations, but it’s still something to monitor.
"The Cowboys’ two victories have both come at home (Giants and Lions) while both losses (Panthers and Seahawks) have been away from AT&T Stadium. That difference in splits is significant, but it’s still a small sample size. Going across the state to Houston isn’t the same thing as going to Carolina or Seattle.
"If DeAndre Hopkins can suit up, the Texans will have a good chance of keeping this game close. With that said, Dallas is showing signs of turning its season around.
"Prediction: Cowboys 26, Texans 20"
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
