The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Dallas Cowboys at 4:25 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 24. Primary markets for the game show the Cowboys as spread favorites and on the moneyline. Eagles Cowboys odds feature a total set at .
In this article, we break down everything you need to know before placing a bet on the game, including team matchups, key metrics, weather and the best available NFL Week 16 odds. Click on the odds anywhere in this post to bet now.
Eagles At Cowboys Odds: Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under
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In this case, the Cowboys would have to win by at least seven points if you bet them to cover the point spread (-6) — a six-point win would return your money. A spread bet on the Eagles would win if they win the game or lose by fewer than six — again, a six-point loss returns your money.
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The betting total is the number of combined points the two teams will score. Bettors can choose to bet the over or under on how many total points will be scored in the game.
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Eagles At Cowboys Player Props
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Eagles At Cowboys Betting News & Angles
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Cowboys Vs. Eagles Weather
This game takes place indoors at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Cowboys Vs. Eagles Injury Report
Dallas Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status | Avg. Snap Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Vander Esch | LB | Neck | Out | 57.2 |
| Noah Brown | WR | Foot | Questionable | 56.0 |
| Micah Parsons | LB | Illness | Questionable | 54.0 |
| Demarcus Lawrence | DE | Foot | Questionable | 41.8 |
| Dorance Armstrong Jr. | DE | Knee | Questionable | 37.1 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | Concussion | Questionable | 36.3 |
Philadelphia Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status | Avg. Snap Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | Shoulder | Doubtful | 68.2 |
| Tyree Jackson | TE | Knee | Questionable | 11.4 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | Personal | Questionable | 8.3 |
Eagles Offense Vs. Cowboys Defense
| Eagles Offense | Stats (Rank) | Cowboys Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 29.4 (2) | Points/Gm | 19.2 (7) |
| 0.442 (2) | Points/Play | 0.298 (5) |
| 394.1 (3) | Yards/Gm | 324.6 (8) |
| 235.5 (11) | Pass Yards/Gm | 191.6 (2) |
| 158.6 (4) | Rush Yards/Gm | 133.1 (24) |
| 5.9 (4) | Yards/Play | 5 (6) |
| 7.7 (3) | Yards/Pass | 5.9 (4) |
| 4.8 (9) | Yards/Rush | 4.6 (22) |
| 47.25% (3) | 3rd Down % | 36.9% (8) |
| 73.47% (1) | Red Zone % | 55.56% (15) |
| 0.9 (1) | Turnovers/Game | 1.9 (1) |
| 7.54% (23) | Sack Rate | 9.78% (2) |
Cowboys Offense Vs. Eagles Defense
| Cowboys Offense | Stats (Rank) | Eagles Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 28.1 (3) | Points/Gm | 19.1 (6) |
| 0.437 (3) | Points/Play | 0.308 (7) |
| 362.3 (9) | Yards/Gm | 293.5 (2) |
| 217.1 (17) | Pass Yards/Gm | 172.4 (1) |
| 145.1 (7) | Rush Yards/Gm | 121.1 (19) |
| 5.6 (11) | Yards/Play | 4.7 (1) |
| 6.9 (10) | Yards/Pass | 5.3 (1) |
| 4.6 (13) | Yards/Rush | 4.7 (25) |
| 45.95% (5) | 3rd Down % | 37.64% (9) |
| 71.74% (2) | Red Zone % | 53.33% (10) |
| 1.2 (13) | Turnovers/Game | 1.8 (2) |
| 4.12% (4) | Sack Rate | 10.74% (1) |
Eagles At Cowboys Betting Insights
Why The Eagles Can Cover The Spread
They’re getting a much better price now that it looks Gardner Minshew will draw a spot start with Jalen Hurts healing up from a shoulder injury. Minshew has looked quite capable of piloting NFL offenses, completing 63.2% of his passes with 41 TDs and 12 INTs on 7 YPA. That’ll play just fine in a tremendously talented Eagles offense. The market frequently overreacts to backup QBs coming in, and the Eagles have a darn good one. The drop-off from Hurts to Minshew is probably not as large as most people think.
Why The Cowboys Can Cover The Spread
Even if Minshew is a more than capable backup, will the Eagles play with any real fire here? At this point, the Eagles have effectively a three-game lead on the rest of the division. They know they can afford to drop this game. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are trying to regroup after a tough one to the Jaguars, and they are not a team that is easily beaten at full strength, much less sans the starting QB.
Reasons To Bet The Over
Once again, the market likely underestimates what the Eagles can do with Minshew at the helm. That creates potential value on the over. Furthermore, Dallas has looked like a clear over team in recent weeks. The defense got absolutely diced to pieces by the Jaguars, and the Texans scored their fair share of points as well. Yet, with two strong offenses, we’re still looking at a middling total in the 40s.
Reasons To Bet The Under
Both teams look like they’ll be at their best pounding the rock against the opposing defense. That’s where each defense has looked most vulnerable at times this year, but that should lead to some clock-killing drives on both sides if the ground games are working as hoped.
Eagles At Cowboys Matchups To Watch For
Dak Prescott Vs. Eagles Pass Rush
Prescott is having a mediocre season, but that’s being papered over by the awesome play of the Cowboys defense and running game. He has lost 42 points of passer rating when pressure this season, according to PFF, and he’s facing the team producing more frequent sacks than any other. Prescott’s going to have to step up and make some tough throws if the Cowboys running game doesn’t run roughshod over the Eagles.
Gardner Minshew Vs. Cowboys Pass Rush
While Minshew has been a solid pro, as noted, he has shown one major weakness. He has taken sacks on 7% of his career dropbacks, a rate that would land right around 10th-most in the NFL for a defense most seasons. That’s too many negative plays, and Minshew is facing a fierce rush in his own right here. Luckily for him, he has a stellar line in front of him.
Tony Pollard Vs. Eagles Tackling
Pollard has continued to shine even in a higher-volume role as he takes on a bigger share of the offense. Among high-volume rushers, only Rashaad Penny has more yards after contact per attempt than Pollard’s 2.7. While the Eagles defense has done many things well, tackling isn’t one of them. PFF rates their work there just 22nd in the NFL. They’ll need to corral Pollard or risk allowing some long breakaways.
Final Thoughts
This game should be won or lost up front on both sides of the ball. Both QBs have shown a shaky ability to deal with pressure at times. Both opposing pass rushes are not to be trifled with. Each defense has shown some vulnerability to the run, and each offense has shown a great ability to run the ball. The Eagles offensive line should give them an edge overall here. Given the market’s massive reaction to the Jalen Hurts injury, it may be a good time to buy in on the Eagles at a longer price. However, motivation levels for both sides could leave something to be desired here. Both teams are almost locked into their seeds, so it could come down to who comes out with more fire here.
Best of luck betting on Eagles Cowboys odds.
