Dallas Cowboys (3-6) vs Houston Texans (6-4)
Game Info: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 8:15 pm (AT&T Stadium)
Betting Odds: Dallas Cowboys +7.5 / Houston Texans -7.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5
The Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
Game Preview!
We had an awesome Sunday and now we're pumped for the Monday night Football game to share more winning picks with you! The Outlet Sports Ventures crew has been killing it, and we're ready to bring that same energy to our articles. In this one, we're gonna break down the Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys game happening on Monday, November 18th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. So, let's dive into our prediction for this week 11 showdown!
Matchup/League Facts
Heading into Week 11, the Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game (6.8) this season.
Heading into Week 11, the Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in Q3 opponent points per game (9.1) this season.
Heading into Week 11, the Texans rank T2nd in the NFL in interceptions (13) this season.
Heading into Week 11, the Texans rank 2nd in the NFL in time of possession per game (32:57) this season.
The Houston Texans Team Preview!
The Houston Texans are 6-4 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 26-23 in their last game. Houston led 23-7 at halftime, but they didn’t score any points in the second half in the loss. The Texans were outgained by a total of 345-248, won the turnover battle 5-2, and went 6-15 on third down in the game. CJ Stroud threw for 232 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Joe Mixon rushed for 46 yards and one score.
Before that last game, the Texans lost to the Jets 21-13, but they did manage to beat the Colts 23-20 before that. The Houston offense has been averaging 22.4 points per game with 218.7 passing yards and 119.4 rushing yards per game. On the defensive side, they've been allowing 22.6 points per game this season. CJ Stroud has been completing 62.9% of his passes for 2,371 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Meanwhile, Joe Mixon has run for 655 yards and seven touchdowns.
Houston Texans Player Props
Stefon Diggs has recorded 74+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last six November appearances against NFC opponents.
C.J. Stroud has recorded 285+ passing yards in three of the Texans' last four games as favorites.
Nico Collins has recorded 78+ receiving yards in each of his last seven regular-season appearances.
The Dallas Cowboys Team Preview!
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-6 this season after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 34-6 in their last game. Dallas trailed 7-6 in the second quarter, but they allowed the last 27 points in the loss. The Cowboys were outgained by a total of 348-146, lost the turnover battle 5-2, and went 3-14 on third down in the game. Cooper Rush threw for 45 yards on 13 completions, while Rico Dowdle rushed for 53 yards on 12 carries.
So, before that game, the Cowboys were on a losing streak, dropping three games in a row to Atlanta, San Francisco, and Detroit. The Dallas offense has been putting up an average of 19.7 points per game with 231.3 passing yards and 83.7 rushing yards per game. On the flip side, the defense has been allowing an average of 28.8 points per game this season. Cooper Rush has been completing 56.5% of his passes, throwing for 212 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb has been killing it, catching 59 passes for 681 yards and four touchdowns.
Dallas Cowboys Player Props
Dak Prescott has recorded 271+ passing yards in nine of his last 10 appearances at AT&T Stadium.
Brandin Cooks has recorded 45+ receiving yards in each of his last six November home appearances.
Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 25+ rushing yards in each of his 12 previous November appearances against AFC opponents.
The Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Texans -6.5 -130
So, Dallas is kinda struggling coming into this game, trying to break their four-game losing streak, but man, they got crushed by the Eagles last time. And hey, with Prescott out, we'll be seeing Cooper Rush stepping in at quarterback, even though he didn't do so hot last week. On the other side, Houston has dropped two games in a row and totally fell apart in the second half of their last one, but I reckon they'll bounce back and snag a win here. Right now, the Texans are looking way stronger offensively, and even though Dallas might put up a fight, I think Houston will come out on top. Rush seemed totally clueless last time, so we can't really count on him until he shows us something better. So, my call is to go with Houston on this one.
Why the Texans will beat the Cowboys
The Cowboys have lost each of their last six November home games against AFC opponents.
The Texans have won each of their last five road games following a loss.
The Cowboys have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games.
The Texans have covered the spread in each of their last four road games following a home loss.
The Texans have won the first quarter in five of their last six games following a home loss.
The Cowboys have lost the first half in each of their last five home games.
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