The Washington Commanders (7-8-1) will carry a three-game losing run into a Week 18 clash with the Dallas Cowboys (12-4). The Cowboys () visit the Commanders ( to win on the moneyline) on January 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM ET on FOX. Bookmakers have listed the contest’s point total at .
The betting trends in this article reference odds valid as of January 8, 2023 at 4:48 PM ET. Check out the table below for the most up-to-date lines for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Cowboys Vs Washington Odds
Computer Pick
| ATS pick | Over/Under pick |
|---|---|
| Cowboys (-7.5) | Over (40.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Rankings
| Cowboys | Commanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.8 (2) | 18.4 (26) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 19.8 (7) | 21.1 (13) |
| Off. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.6 (10) | 4.9 (27) |
| Def. Yards per Play (Rank) | 5.1 (6) | 5.4 (13) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 21 (14) | 22 (21) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 32 (1) | 16 (26) |
Cowboys Betting Insights
- Against the spread, the Cowboys are 10-6-0 this season.
- Against the spread as 7.5-point or better favorites, Dallas is 3-2.
- There have been nine Cowboys games (out of 16) that hit the over this season.
- Nine times so far this year, the Cowboys and their opponent have combined to score more than 40.5 points.
- The total for this game is 40.5, 4.0 points fewer than the average total in Dallas games thus far this season (playoffs included).
Washington Betting Insights
- The Commanders are 8-8-0 against the spread this season.
- Washington is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 7.5-point underdog or greater this year.
- There have been five Commanders games (out of 16) that went over the total this year.
- So far this season, five Washington games have featured over 40.5 points scored.
- This season, Commanders games have resulted in an average scoring total of 41.9, which is 1.4 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
Cowboys Players to Watch
- Dak Prescott has compiled 2,732 yards (248.4 ypg) on 247-of-357 passing with 22 touchdowns compared to 14 interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 166 rushing yards (15.1 ypg) on 39 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
- Tony Pollard has carried the ball 186 times for a team-high 988 yards on the ground and has found the end zone nine times. He’s also tacked on 39 catches for 371 yards (24.7 per game) and three touchdowns via the pass.
- Ezekiel Elliott has carried the ball 223 times for 866 yards (61.9 per game) and 12 touchdowns.
- CeeDee Lamb’s 1,307 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 149 times and has totaled 102 catches and eight touchdowns.
- Noah Brown has hauled in 42 receptions totaling 545 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dalton Schultz’s 53 receptions are good enough for 544 yards and five touchdowns.
- Micah Parsons has racked up 12.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 10.0 TFL and 62 tackles.
- Dallas’ top-tackler, Donovan Wilson, has 93 tackles, 7.0 TFL, 5.0 sacks, and one interception this year.
- Daron Bland has picked off a team-leading five passes. He also has 50 tackles and seven passes defended to his name.
Washington Players to Watch
- Taylor Heinicke has recorded 1,859 passing yards, or 206.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 62.2% of his passes and has thrown 12 touchdowns with six interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 10.7 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- Curtis Samuel’s team-high 191 rushing yards have come on 37 carries, with one touchdown. He also leads the team with 658 receiving yards (41.1 per game) on 63 catches with four touchdowns.
- Jonathan Williams has rushed for 120 yards on 23 carries.
- Terry McLaurin’s 1,117 receiving yards (69.8 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 74 catches on 114 targets with four touchdowns.
- Jahan Dotson’s 32 grabs (on 57 targets) have netted him 451 yards (41.0 ypg) and seven touchdowns.
- Da’Ron Payne has collected 11.5 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 17.0 TFL and 62 tackles.
- Darrick Forrest has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 77 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four interceptions so far.
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