49ers vs Cowboys NFL Betting Odds, Lines & Predictions for Wild Card Weekend

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  • The Cowboys (11-5) are 49ers favorites vs the (9-7) Sunday, January 16, 2022 4:30pm EST
  • CBS on Broadcast Channel
  • Total (Over/Under): Total points

The Dallas Cowboys (11-5) play the San Francisco 49ers (9-7) on Sunday, January 16, 2022 4:30pm EST at AT&T Stadium in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

The Cowboys are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at Favorite Team Spread (Favorite Spread Odds).

The total (Over/Under) is 50.5 points for the game.

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Where & How to Watch Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers, Wild Card Weekend

  • Game Day: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:30pm EST
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Location: Arlington, TX at AT&T Stadium

San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds & Spread, Wild Card Weekend

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  • 49ers have covered the 3Q Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.10 Units / 52% ROI)
  • 49ers have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • 49ers have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.95 Units / 50% ROI)
  • 49ers have covered the Moneyline in 7 of their last 9 games (+4.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Cowboys have covered the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games (+14.45 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Cowboys have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Cowboys have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.65 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Cowboys have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 64% ROI)

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San Francisco 49ers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The 49ers were 6-1 (.857) when intercepting at least 1 pass this season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .633.

The 49ers were undefeated (7-0) when not throwing an interception this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .655.

The 49ers were 7-2 (.778) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties this season — tied for 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .509.

The 49ers are 1-9 (.100) when rushing for less than 100 yards since last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .317.

Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the San Francisco 49ers

The Cowboys were 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .572.

The Cowboys were undefeated (11-0) when rushing for more than 100 yards this season — best in NFL; League Avg: .621.

The Cowboys were 10-1 (.909) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .584.

The Cowboys were 11-2 (.846) when forcing 1 or more turnovers this season — tied for 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .599.

Additional Matchup Notes for San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys, Wild Card Weekend

The Cowboys threw the ball 57.0% of the time in the red zone this season — fourth-highest in NFL. The 49ers allowed a completion rate of 65.9% when defending in the red zone this season — third-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys had a third down conversion rate of 47.5% in the first half this season — fourth-best in NFL. The 49ers defense allowed a third down conversion rate of 46.4% in the first half this season — fourth-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys averaged just 3.0 yards per carry on 1st Down in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL. The 49ers allowed just 3.8 yards per carry on first down in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — tied for fourth-best in NFL.

49ers WRs averaged 7.1 yards after the catch this season — best in NFL. The Cowboys allowed 6.0 yards after catch per reception to WRs this season — worst in NFL.

The 49ers threw for 20+ yards on 63 of 512 attempts this season — best in NFL. The Cowboys allowed 20+ yards on 10.1% of attempts this season — tied for fifth-worst in NFL.

The 49ers had an average drive start position from the 23.6 yard line this season — second-worst in NFL. The Cowboys allowed an average drive start position from the 24.8 yard line this season — fifth-best in NFL.

Key Injuries for the Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers Game, Wild Card Weekend

  • Ty Nsekhe (Cowboys): Foot, Limited Participation In Practice
  • Jalen Hurd (49ers): Knee, Did Not Participate In Practice
  • Javon Kinlaw (49ers): Knee, Limited Participation In Practice
  • Kevin Givens (49ers): Hip, Limited Participation In Practice
  • Emmanuel Moseley (49ers): Knee, Did Not Participate In Practice
  • Trey Lance (49ers): Finger, Limited Participation In Practice

San Francisco 49ers Offense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The 49ers had an average drive start position from the 18.6 yard line in the 3rd quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 25.6.

The 49ers started 19 drives inside their own 20 yard line in the 4th quarter this season — most in NFL.

The 49ers started 23 drives inside their own 10 yard line this season — most in NFL.

The 49ers had an average drive start position from the 23.6 yard line this season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 26.5.

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Cowboys ran successful plays on 48% of pass attempts on passes when their QB was pressured this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 30%.

The Cowboys scored 7 TDs in Week 18 — most in NFL.

The Cowboys threw for 5 TDs in Week 18 — most in NFL.

The Cowboys scored on 80% of their drives in Week 18 — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

San Francisco 49ers Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The 49ers defense did not allow a successful play on any play in the 3rd quarter in Week 18 — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The 49ers defense allowed 6.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (5,229 yards / 771 touches) last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 7.5

The 49ers defense allowed a passer rating of 124.4 when blitzing (102 Pass Attempts) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 91.5.

The 49ers defense averaged 36.7 defensive penalty yards per game (624/17) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 22.9.

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats for Wild Card Weekend

The Cowboys defense allowed successful plays on 36% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

The Cowboys defense averaged 1.5 interceptions per game (26/17) this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 0.8.

Only 11% of the plays ran against the Cowboys were in the red zone this season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Cowboys defense allowed a passer rating of just 70.8 when blitzing (160 Pass Attempts) this season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: 91.5.

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