Cowboys vs Lions Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 6, 2024
Last updated: Oct 13, 2024, 8:25PM | Published: Oct 6, 2024, 8:25PM
The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 6 action at AT&T Stadium on Monday, beginning at 7:25am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Lions game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Dallas vs Detroit NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lions a 60% chance of winning against the Cowboys in Week 6 of the NFL season.
Cowboys vs Lions: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at AT&T Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $2.65, Lions $1.50
- Line: Cowboys +3.5 ($1.91), Lions -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 53.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Cowboys at $2.65 and the Lions at $1.50.
The Cowboys are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Lions, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lions (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 53.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Cowboys and the Lions have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 53.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cowboys vs Lions: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $2.65 with Bet365
- Line: Lions -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 53.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Lions have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cowboys to win is our recommended option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Cowboys vs Lions: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Lions at AT&T Stadium in Week 6 is the Lions winning 27-24.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs Detroit game in Week 6, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For in-depth analysis from US experts,, check out Dimers' detailed Cowboys vs Lions prediction.
Cowboys vs Lions: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cowboys vs Lions? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Detroit's David Montgomery is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Cowboys vs Lions.
Montgomery has a 12.5% chance of scoring the first TD at AT&T Stadium, while the Lions RB has a 55.5% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys First TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 9.0% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 8.0% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 6.7% probability
- Jalen Tolbert: 5.0% probability
- Ezekiel Elliott: 4.8% probability
Lions First TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 12.5% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 10.8% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 8.4% probability
- Jameson Williams: 6.8% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 6.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 42.9% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 38.9% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 33.9% probability
- Jalen Tolbert: 27.5% probability
- Ezekiel Elliott: 25.4% probability
Lions Anytime TD Tips
- David Montgomery: 55.5% probability
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 50.1% probability
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 40.1% probability
- Jameson Williams: 34.7% probability
- Sam LaPorta: 32.0% probability
Cowboys-Lions Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is projected for 260 passing yards, while the Lions' Jared Goff is expected to throw for 260 yards.
Cowboys Starting QB
- Dak Prescott: 260 projected passing yards
Lions Starting QB
- Jared Goff: 260 projected passing yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 56 projected yards
- Ezekiel Elliott: 20 projected yards
- Dak Prescott: 16 projected yards
Lions Rushing Yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 61 projected yards
- David Montgomery: 60 projected yards
- Jared Goff: 7 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 79 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 53 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 45 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 18 projected yards
- Jalen Brooks: 16 projected yards
Lions Receiving Yards
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 84 projected yards
- Jameson Williams: 50 projected yards
- Sam LaPorta: 41 projected yards
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 23 projected yards
- Kalif Raymond: 18 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Dallas vs Detroit match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cowboys vs Lions: Week 6 Essential Details
The NFL Week 6 match-up between the Cowboys and Lions at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to commence at 7:25am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions
- Date: Monday 14 October 2024
- Time: 7:25am AEDT
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs Detroit predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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