Cowboys vs Saints Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 2, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 8, 2024, 11:10PM
The Dallas Cowboys will face the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 2 action at AT&T Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cowboys vs Saints game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Dallas vs New Orleans NFL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cowboys a 72% chance of defeating the Saints at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys vs Saints: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at AT&T Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cowboys $1.33, Saints $3.40
- Line: Cowboys -6.5 ($1.91), Saints +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47 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 $1.33 and the Saints at $3.40.
The Cowboys are 6.5-point favourites against the Saints, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Saints (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47 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 Saints have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 47-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Cowboys vs Saints: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.40 with Bet365
- Line: Saints +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 47 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Cowboys have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Saints to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Cowboys vs Saints: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cowboys vs Saints at AT&T Stadium in Week 2 is the Cowboys prevailing 26-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Dallas vs New Orleans game in Week 2, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Cowboys vs Saints: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Cowboys vs Saints? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Dallas' CeeDee Lamb is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Cowboys vs Saints.
Lamb has a 12.4% chance of getting in for six first at AT&T Stadium, while the Cowboys WR has a 53.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys First TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 12.4% probability
- Ezekiel Elliott: 11.0% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 7.7% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 6.0% probability
- Luke Schoonmaker: 4.5% probability
Saints First TD Tips
- Alvin Kamara: 7.3% probability
- Taysom Hill: 6.5% probability
- Chris Olave: 6.4% probability
- Rashid Shaheed: 5.7% probability
- Jamaal Williams: 4.0% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 53.3% probability
- Ezekiel Elliott: 45.5% probability
- Brandin Cooks: 33.5% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 27.8% probability
- Luke Schoonmaker: 22.3% probability
Saints Anytime TD Tips
- Alvin Kamara: 34.3% probability
- Taysom Hill: 31.1% probability
- Chris Olave: 29.4% probability
- Rashid Shaheed: 27.5% probability
- Jamaal Williams: 19.2% probability
Cowboys-Saints Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is projected for 266 passing yards. The Saints' Derek Carr is expected to throw for 226 yards.
Cowboys Starting QB
- Dak Prescott: 266 projected passing yards
Saints Starting QB
- Derek Carr: 226 projected passing yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Ezekiel Elliott: 45 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 31 projected yards
- Dak Prescott: 16 projected yards
Saints Rushing Yards
- Alvin Kamara: 53 projected yards
- Taysom Hill: 29 projected yards
- Jamaal Williams: 21 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 88 projected yards
- Brandin Cooks: 47 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 27 projected yards
- Luke Schoonmaker: 27 projected yards
- Jalen Brooks: 13 projected yards
Saints Receiving Yards
- Chris Olave: 66 projected yards
- Rashid Shaheed: 42 projected yards
- A.T. Perry: 29 projected yards
- Foster Moreau: 26 projected yards
- Alvin Kamara: 26 projected yards
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Cowboys vs Saints: Week 2 Essential Details
The NFL Week 2 game between the Cowboys and Saints at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to commence at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints
- Date: Monday 16 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Dallas vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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