Dallas Cowboys (1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS) vs. Washington Redskins (0-1 SU, 1-0 ATS)
The Dallas Cowboys own the upper hand in the recent rivalry with the Washington Redskins, winning seven of the last nine meetings straight up, going 6-3 against the spread in the process. The Cowboys shoot for a 2-0 start to this season when they visit the Redskins for an NFC East battle Sunday afternoon. Which way are we going here for our free NFL pick?
NFL Betting Odds
Week 2’s NFL betting odds opened Dallas at -6 over Washington, with an over/under of 44. Early betting action then dropped the Cowboys to -5 and bumped the total to 46.
Cowboys vs. Redskins Set-Up
Dallas opened its season last week with a convincing 35-17 victory over the New York Giants. The Cowboys actually spotted the G-Men the first seven points of the game but led 21-7 at the half. Dallas then allowed New York to get within 21-10 early in the third quarter but answered immediately with a touchdown drive and coasted home from there for the win and the cover as seven-point favorites.
On the day the Cowboys racked up 494 yards of total offense, as quarterback Dak Prescott fashioned himself a big day. Running back Ezekiel Elliot, fresh off his contract holdout, was used rather sparingly, accounting for 14 offensive touches for 63 yards and one touchdown. But odds are he’ll get a few more touches than that this Sunday.
Also, while the Dallas defense gave up 470 yards of Giants offense, much of that came while protecting a big lead.
Washington, meanwhile, opened its season with a 32-27 loss at Philadelphia. The Redskins jumped out to a 17-0 lead on the Eagles and led 20-7 at the half. But they gave up a 25-0 Philadelphia run in the second half and couldn’t recover.
Fortunately for its financial backers, Washington scored a meaningless touchdown with six seconds left to cover the spread as a 10-point underdog.
On the day the Redskins produced 398 yards of total offense, but only 28 on the ground. On the other side of the ball, the Washington defense allowed 436 yards of Eagles offense.
RB Derrius Guice, who’s supposed to carry the load out of the Redskins backfield this season, suffered a knee injury last week and will miss this game, and probably more. Washington may now be forced to turn back to 34-year-old Adrian Peterson for its ground production, which seems like an iffy proposition.
Cowboys-Redskins Recent History
Dallas, as mentioned above, is 7-2 SU, 6-3 ATS over the last nine meetings in this series. Last year these teams split their two games, the Redskins winning in DC 20-17, the Cowboys winning in Texas 31-23. But Dallas out-gained Washington both games.
NFL Betting Trends
- Dallas is 5-2-1 ATS its last eight times out as a favorite on the road.
- Washington is 4-2 ATS its last six games as a home dog.
- NFL home dogs played 2-3 ATS last week.
Totals Report
- The Cowboys’ win over the Giants last week played over a total of 45. Last season the under played 9-7 in Dallas games.
- The Redskins’ loss to the Eagles last week also played over a total of 45. Last season under played 9-7 in Washington games.
- Overs are 6-1 over the last six meetings between these two teams, which have averaged 51 points.
- Overs played 9-7 in the NFL last week.
- Get more details: Cowboys at Redskins NFL Match-up Stats
