Packers vs Cowboys Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFC Wild Card

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 12, 2024, 10:18 AM
  • The Cowboys are -7.5 point favorites vs the Packers
  • Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
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The Green Bay Packers (9-8) visit AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys (12-5) on Jan. 14. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Arlington, TX.

The Cowboys are betting favorites in this playoff matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Packers vs. Cowboys Over/Under is 50.5 total points for the game.

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Packers vs. Cowboys Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Packers+7.5 -11050.5 -110+275
Cowboys -7.5 -11050.5 -110-350

Packers vs. Cowboys Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Cowboys will win this playoff game game with 71.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Packers vs Cowboys Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Cowboys will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence.



Best Packers Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Jordan Love has hit the Completions Over in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.05 Units / 67% ROI)
  • Dontayvion Wicks has hit the Longest Reception Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.65 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Dontayvion Wicks has hit the Receptions Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+9.50 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Jayden Reed has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+9.45 Units / 77% ROI)
  • Jordan Love has hit the Passing Yards Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 69% ROI)

Best Cowboys Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Tony Pollard has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+8.90 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Michael Gallup has hit the Longest Reception Under in 14 of his last 18 games (+8.85 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Tony Pollard has hit the Longest Reception Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+6.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Dak Prescott has hit the Passing Yards Over in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+5.95 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Michael Gallup has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games (+7.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.95 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+5.85 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have covered the 3Q Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Green Bay Packers have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the Moneyline in their last 9 games at home (+9.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1Q Moneyline in their last 9 games at home (+9.40 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 1Q Spread in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+8.00 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+7.90 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Dallas Cowboys have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+7.60 Units / 60% ROI)

Packers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Packers went 9-8 (+0.2 Units / 1.06% ROI).

  • Packers are 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.4 Units / 10.88% ROI
  • Packers are 10-7 when betting the Over for +2.3 Units / 12.3% ROI
  • Packers are 7-10 when betting the Under for -4 Units / ROI

Cowboys Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Cowboys went 10-7 (+2.3 Units / 12.23% ROI).

  • Cowboys are 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 2.55% ROI
  • Cowboys are 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • Cowboys are 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI

Green Bay Packers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys

The Packers are 2-6 (.250) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season — T-4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .430.

The Packers are 3-2 (.600) when not forcing a turnover this season — 6th-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.

The Packers are 4-2 (.667) vs top 10 run offenses this season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .424.

The Packers are 6-2 (.750) when passing for more than 250 yards this season — T-8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .586.

Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Green Bay Packers

The Cowboys are 7-1 (.875) when rushing for 120 or more yards this season — 5th-best in NFL. The Packers have allowed an average of 128.9 rushing yards per game this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys are 15-4 (.789) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2022 season — 7th-best in NFL. The Packers have allowed an average of 134.7 rushing yards per game since the 2022 season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys are 8-2 (.800) when not throwing an interception this season — T-8th-best in NFL. The Packers have intercepted 7 passes this season — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

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

Additional Matchup Notes for Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys have gone three and out on 16.7% of their drives this season — 3rd-best in NFL. Packers have forced three and outs on 16.2% of opponent drives this season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys have been successful on 46.4% of plays they have run this season — T-4th-best in NFL. Packers have allowed their opponents to be successful on 44.3% of plays this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

The Cowboys have run successful plays on 51.1% of pass attempts this season — 3rd-best in NFL. Packers have allowed successful plays on 49.1% of pass attempts this season — 2nd-worst in NFL.

Packers WRs had 21 receiving touchdowns inside the 10 yardline since the 2022 season — T-most in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed 17 receiving touchdowns inside the 10 yardline to WRs since the 2022 season — T-2nd-most in NFL.

The Packers have thrown for 10.1 yards per attempt on passes up the middle this season — 4th-best in NFL. The Cowboys have allowed 10.0 yards per dropback when defending passes up the middle this season — 2nd-worst in NFL.

Green Bay Packers Offense: Important Stats

The Packers have run 21% of their plays in the red zone in the 2nd half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

The Packers have scored on 50% of their drives in the 3rd quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 29%.

The Packers have been flagged 11 times for 10+ yards on offense this season — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

The Packers have run 53% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in the 3rd quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

Dallas Cowboys Offense: Important Stats

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

The Cowboys have converted first downs on 21 of 55 plays (38%) when their QB has scrambled this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 23%.

The Cowboys have scored on 49% of their drives in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 33%.

The Cowboys have scored on 49% of their drives this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 35%.

Green Bay Packers Defense: Important Stats

The Packers defense has averaged 0.4 interceptions per game (7/17) this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.8.

The Packers defense has allowed a passer rating of 107.6 when blitzing (172 Pass Attempts) this season — 4th-worst in NFL; League Avg: 89.1.

The Packers have been flagged only 1 time on Defense in the red zone this season — fewest in NFL.

The Packers defense have forced three and outs on 14% of opponent drives in the 1st half this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 23%.

Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats

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

The Cowboys defense has stuffed 43% (6/14) of rushing attempts on 3rd and long this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 9%.

The Cowboys defense has allowed a passer rating of just 26.9 when they have pressured the QB (170 Pass Attempts) since the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 52.9.

Only 41% of the plays run against the Cowboys have been in their own territory since the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

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