Cowboys vs Falcons Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 9

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 24-15. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 01, 2024, 3:30 PM
  • The Falcons are -2.5 point favorites vs the Cowboys
  • Total (Over/Under): 52 points
  • Watch this game on FOX

The Dallas Cowboys (3-4-0) visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium to take on the Atlanta Falcons (5-3-0) on Nov. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Atlanta, GA.

The Falcons are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -3 (-115).

The Cowboys vs. Falcons Over/Under is 52 total points for the game.

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Cowboys vs. Falcons Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cowboys+3 -10552 -110+145
Falcons -3 -11552 -110-175

Cowboys vs. Falcons Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Falcons will win this game with 60.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Cowboys vs Falcons Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Falcons will cover the spread with 54.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Cowboys players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Cowboys Player Prop Bets Today

  • Dak Prescott has hit the Carries Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+7.10 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Dak Prescott has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+5.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Ezekiel Elliott has hit the Longest Rush Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Rico Dowdle has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Dak Prescott has hit the TD Passes Over in 7 of his last 9 away games (+4.45 Units / 35% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Falcons players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Falcons Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Kyle Pitts has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Darnell Mooney has hit the Receptions Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Kirk Cousins has hit the Interceptions Over in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Kyle Pitts has hit the Longest Reception Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Kirk Cousins has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.25 Units / 43% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Falcons vs Cowboys

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Bijan Robinson (Atl) +500
CeeDee Lamb (Dal) +700
Drake London (Atl) +800

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Falcons vs Cowboys

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Bijan Robinson (Atl) -175
CeeDee Lamb (Dal) -115
Drake London (Atl) +100
Rico Dowdle (DAL) +125
Ezekiel Elliott (Dal) +140

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Falcons vs Cowboys

Player Name Over Under
Bijan Robinson (ATL) 23.5 -120 23.5 -110
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) 85.5 -115 85.5 -115
Jake Ferguson (DAL) 48.5 -110 48.5 -120

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Falcons vs Cowboys

Player Name Over Under
Bijan Robinson (ATL) 74.5 -120 74.5 -110
Dak Prescott (DAL) 6.5 -110 6.5 -120
Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) 19.5 -120 19.5 -115
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 away games (+8.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+4.50 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 away games (+4.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games (+10.05 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Falcons have hit the Team Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Falcons have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 17 games (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)

Cowboys Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Cowboys art 2-5 (-3.5 Units / -46.05% ROI).

  • Cowboys are 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -24.51% ROI
  • Cowboys are 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • Cowboys are 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / ROI

Falcons Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Falcons are 4-4 (-0.5 Units / -5.62% ROI).

  • Falcons are 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.5 Units / 12.15% ROI
  • Falcons are 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Falcons are 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Atlanta Falcons

The Cowboys are 8-2 (.800) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season — 7th-best in NFL. The Falcons have averaged just 1.9 sacks per game over that time span — T-2nd-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys were 12-1 (.923) when forcing 1 or more turnovers last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .594.

The Cowboys are 10-1 (.909) when the opposing team converts less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .544.

The Cowboys were winless (0-3) when trailing at the end of quarter 1 last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .263.

Atlanta Falcons: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The Falcons are 5-1 (.833) when forcing 1 or more turnovers this season — T-4th-best in NFL. The Cowboys have turned the ball over 13 times this season — T-4th-most in NFL.

The Falcons were 1-5 (.167) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — T-2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .440.

The Falcons were 2-9 (.182) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards last season — T-3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .378.

The Falcons were 2-5 (.286) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game last season — T-7th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .443.

Additional Matchup Notes for Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons have run successful plays on 49.4% of rush attempts against a base front this season — 4th-best in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed successful plays on 47.5% of rush attempts with a base front this season — 4th-worst in NFL.

Falcons RBs have gained 1,052 yards on 127 receptions (8.3 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-5th-best in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed 8.5 Yards Per Reception to RBs since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst in NFL.

Falcons TEs have gained 1,816 yards on 145 receptions (12.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — 4th-best in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed 12.0 Yards Per Reception to TEs since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys have run 52.0% offensive plays in on their opponent’s side of the field since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Falcons have allowed their opponents to run 48.3% of plays in their territory since the 2023 season — T-4th-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys are averaging just 3.6 yards per carry on first down since the 2023 season — T-2nd-worst in NFL. The Falcons have allowed just 4.1 yards per carry on first down since the 2023 season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Cowboys have thrown the ball 63.8% of the time in the red zone this season — 2nd-highest in NFL. The Falcons have allowed a completion rate of 70.0% when defending in the red zone this season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

Dallas Cowboys Offense: Important Stats

The Cowboys have committed 5 turnovers in the red zone this season — most in NFL.

The Cowboys have run successful plays on 21% of plays in the red zone this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Cowboys converted first downs on 25 of 60 plays (42%) when their QB was scrambling last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 23%.

The Cowboys have committed 9 turnovers in the red zone since the 2023 season — most in NFL.

Atlanta Falcons Offense: Important Stats

The Falcons targeted WRs 39% of the time (209 Pass Attempts/530 plays) last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Falcons have targeted WRs 47% of the time (381 Pass Attempts/803 plays) since the 2023 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Falcons committed 6 turnovers in the red zone last season — most in NFL.

The Falcons have gone three and out on 5% of their drives in the 1st half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 23%.

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats

The Cowboys defense have allowed 0.25 epa per play on motion plays this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

The Cowboys defense has allowed successful plays on 33% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Cowboys defense allowed just 4.3 yards per dropback (561 yards/131 attempts) when targeted at a depth of 1-5 yards last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 5.5.

The Cowboys defense has allowed successful plays on 19% of pass attempts with a light front this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

Atlanta Falcons Defense: Important Stats

The Falcons defense has averaged a sack every 45.8 pass attempts (275 Pass Attempts/6 Sacks) this season — worst attempts per sack rate in NFL; League Avg: 14.2.

The Falcons defense allowed successful plays on 32% of rush attempts with a stacked front last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Falcons defense has allowed just 9.1 yards per completion (1,768 yards/195 completions) this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 10.9.

The Falcons defense has sacked opposing QBs on just 14% of pass attempts (6/44) when they have pressured the QB this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 32%.

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