Cowboys vs Steelers Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 5

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) runs the ball in front of Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love, back, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Seattle. The Steelers won 30-23. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 04, 2024, 11:51 AM
  • The Steelers are -2.5 point favorites vs the Cowboys
  • Total (Over/Under): 44 points
  • Watch this game on NBC

The Dallas Cowboys (2-2-0) visit Acrisure Stadium to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1-0) on Oct. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.

The Steelers are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Cowboys vs. Steelers Over/Under is 44 total points for the game.

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Cowboys vs. Steelers Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cowboys+2.5 -11044 -110+115
Steelers -2.5 -11044 -110-135

Cowboys vs. Steelers Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Cowboys will win this game with 58.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Cowboys vs Steelers Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Cowboys will cover the spread with 58.4% 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

  • Ezekiel Elliott has hit the Longest Rush Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Brandin Cooks has hit the Longest Reception Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Dak Prescott has hit the Longest Rush Under in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ezekiel Elliott has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 11 of his last 17 games (+4.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Rico Dowdle has hit the Carries Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 39% ROI)

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

Best Steelers Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • George Pickens has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 13 of his last 18 games (+7.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Najee Harris has hit the Carries Over in 13 of his last 18 games (+6.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Russell Wilson has hit the Interceptions Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Justin Fields has hit the Interceptions Under in 9 of his last 13 games (+4.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 away games (+5.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have scored last in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.85 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have covered the 4Q Spread in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+7.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have covered the 2H Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have scored last in their last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 77% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have scored first in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 29% ROI)

Cowboys Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Cowboys art 1-3 (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI).

  • Cowboys are 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -23.61% ROI
  • Cowboys are 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Cowboys are 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / ROI

Steelers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Steelers are 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 42.7% ROI).

  • Steelers are 3-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 42.06% ROI
  • Steelers are 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
  • Steelers are 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI

Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Cowboys were undefeated (4-0) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

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

The Cowboys are 14-2 (.875) when forcing 1 or more turnovers since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .597.

The Cowboys were 5-4 (.556) when rushing less than 25 times last season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .276.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The Steelers are 3-1 (.750) this season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Steelers were 8-2 (.800) when within 7 points at the two minute warning last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Steelers are undefeated (3-0) after a road win since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .466.

The Steelers were undefeated (4-0) when making 5 or more explosive passes in a game last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .573.

Additional Matchup Notes for Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers have run successful plays on just 35.3% of pass attempts against a heavy rush since the 2023 season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed successful plays on just 25.9% of pass attempts with a heavy rush since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL.

The Steelers have run successful plays on just 28.1% of pass attempts against a light front this season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed successful plays on just 21.4% of pass attempts with a light front this season — 3rd-best in NFL.

The Steelers have been successful on just 31.9% of plays they have ran against a light front this season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed their opponents to be successful on just 29.4% of plays with a light front this season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Cowboys are averaging just 3.6 yards per carry this season — T-4th-worst in NFL. The Steelers have allowed just 3.8 yards per carry this season — T-2nd-best in NFL.

The Cowboys have run successful plays on 55.6% of pass attempts against a light rush since the 2023 season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Steelers have pressured opposing QBs on 0% of pass attempts with a light rush since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys have rushed the ball on just 30.0% of plays from scrimmage in the red zone this season — lowest in NFL. The Steelers have allowed 1 rushing touchdown in the Red Zone this season — T-2nd-fewest in NFL.

Dallas Cowboys Offense: Important Stats

The Cowboys have scored on 46% of their drives in the 2nd half since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 34%.

The Cowboys have run successful plays on 43% of pass attempts on passes when their QB has been pressured since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Cowboys ran 20% of their plays in the red zone last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

The Cowboys have converted first downs on 26 of 67 plays (39%) when their QB has scrambled since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 23%.

Pittsburgh Steelers Offense: Important Stats

The Steelers started 21 drives inside their own 10 yard line last season — T-2nd-most in NFL.

The Steelers averaged -0.44 epa per play on contested throws last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.12.

The Steelers ran successful plays on 40% of pass attempts against a base front last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

The Steelers have run successful plays on 28% of plays in the 1st quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats

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 33% of pass attempts in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Cowboys defense has allowed 14.1 yards after the catch (212 RAC / 15 receptions) to RBs this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 8.4.

The Cowboys defense allowed 0.21 epa per play with a stacked front last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense: Important Stats

The Steelers defense has allowed a passer rating of just 51.3 in the red zone (87 Pass Attempts) since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 93.5.

The Steelers defense allowed a passer rating of just 51.0 in the red zone (71 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 93.0.

The Steelers defense has allowed successful plays on 26% of rush attempts in the 2nd half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Steelers defense forced 8 turnovers in the red zone last season — most in NFL.

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