Can the Cowboys get revenge?
The battle for the NFC East is entering the decisive phase and one of the pre-decisive duels will take place on Sunday night in our Cowboys vs. The winner will take over the No. 1 position for the time being – and if the Eagles win, they are almost guaranteed it.
With a two-win advantage, the head-to-head tiebreaker and the easier schedule, they would be 99% sure to remain in the division’s top spot. So there’s a lot at stake for Dallas in particular
The problem for the Boys is that they have often weakened against the absolute top teams this season. Of their opponents this season, only two currently have a positive record (Eagles + 49ers) and they have lost to both of them.
The Eagles, on the other hand, are 3-1 against top teams this season – only against the 49ers have they had to concede. Therefore, our prediction for Cowboys vs. Eagles is also an away win for Philly, which also provides excellent odds
Kickoff of this NFC East battle is on Monday night at 02:20 in Dallas. The game can be watched live on DAZN.
Dallas Cowboys – Statistics & current form
The Cowboys still have this one chance on Sunday to open up the NFC East again. If they fail to do so, they’ll be all but locked in as the No. 5 seed and only await the winner of the NFC South in the NFL Wild Card round.
But of course they want revenge on the Eagles for the unfortunate 23-28 loss a few weeks ago. Back then, they ended up with 114 more yards on the board – but also five points less
Dak Prescott delivers
The Boys can currently rely above all on their quarterback Dak Prescott. In his last six games, he has thrown 20 touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also has a passer rating of 108.3 this season.
His counterpart Hurts, on the other hand, only has a passer rating of 93.8 this season, which alone should clearly decide the MVP race in Prescott’s favor. But the team record also counts, where the Eagles currently have the edge. So in addition to the NFC East title, the MVP title is also at stake in this game, which makes this matchup doubly interesting
How do they stack up against the run?
Most experts agree that the Cowboys are beatable, especially on the ground – but that’s also the Eagles’ biggest strength, which makes this matchup less than ideal for Dallas from a matchup standpoint.
Philly averages 126.0 rushing yards, while Dallas allows 106 per game. If Hurts and Co. manage well over 100 rushing yards again, they have a good chance of winning the game. If the Boys defense holds up, then they have the better cards.
We’re looking at another typical 50:50 duel – just like the Eagles vs. Bills or Chiefs vs. Eagles. That’s why the odds on the Eagles in Dallas vs. Philadelphia are extremely worthwhile, as they are currently set at up to 2.65.
Key Players:
- QB: Dak Prescott
- RB: Tony Pollard
- WR: CeeDee Lamb
- TE: Jake Ferguson
- K: Brandon Aubrey
Philadelphia Eagles – Statistics & current form
It was bound to happen to the Eagles at some point and it did against the 49ers. The fact that it was a real blowout loss doesn’t matter in the end, because it counts just as much or as little as a loss with a one-point difference.
The Eagles are still the team with the best record in the league and currently have the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Only two teams can really challenge them for that: the 49ers and the Cowboys, who they now face on Sunday
Duell at eye level
So the Eagles have the better record, the Cowboys have the home advantage and that is really enormous with their 41.0 points per game at AT&T Stadium. They are 6-0 in front of their own fans. However, the Eagles’ away record is also impressive at 5-1.
It could therefore be a real nailbiter that will only be decided in the final quarter. The Eagles are the slightly better team when it comes to playing top teams. Against the top five teams from Miami, Buffalo, Dallas, Kansas City and San Francisco, they scored a total of 37 points in the 4th quarter (7.4 on average). The Cowboys scored just six points (3.0 on average) against the top teams from Philadelphia and San Francisco (the only two opponents with a positive record).
Eagles with weaknesses on defense
When it comes to defense, however, the Cowboys are one step ahead of the Eagles this season. Their defense is allowing an average of 5.7 points less per game than Philly’s. So this point goes to Dallas.
Nevertheless, there are so many statistics and overall it all comes down to a 50:50 affair in which one mistake is likely to decide the outcome. In this case, betting on the higher odds or on individual players is a good idea.
For example, the odds on Philly in Cowboys vs Eagles are worth a look – but also a player bet on a touchdown from Jalen Hurts, who scores a rushing touchdown in almost every game (13 TD in twelve games).
Key Players:
- QB: Jalen Hurts
- RB: D’Andre Swift
- WR: A.J. Brown
- TE: Albert Okwuegbunam
- K: Jake Elliott
Dallas Cowboys – Philadelphia Eagles head-to-head comparison / H2H record
The last meeting at the beginning of November went to the Eagles by the narrow margin of 28-23. If we look at the last ten encounters, however, the record is just 6:4 in favor of the Boys.
All in all, however, that is not a figure that would swing the pendulum in one direction. In the end, Dallas will have to stop the Eagles’ running game and Philadelphia will have to limit the Cowboys’ passing game.
The team that does a better job wins. Because the kickers are also more or less on an equal footing. However, a bet on field goals is not recommended for Dallas vs. Philly, as there could be a hail of touchdowns. Betting on over five total TDs is a good alternative
Dallas Cowboys – Philadelphia Eagles betting tip
The home strength of the Cowboys is probably the reason why they are considered the slight favorites by the bookmakers. However, the Eagles’ strength against the top teams should be a reason to reset this status to 0 – or rather 50:50.
This means that a bet on Philly is the obvious choice for Cowboys vs. Eagles, as the value can be exploited in the best possible way. Over-points are also an option, as both teams have very strong offenses (Cowboys: 32.3 on average, Eagles: 27.4).
We have already mentioned alternatives with Player Bets. In addition to Jalen Hurts on the Philly side, a TD bet on CeeDee Lamb should also be emphasized here. Attractive odds are on offer for this in the duel between the Cowboys and Eagles. Lamb has found the end zone in each of his last four games
