Steelers vs Cowboys Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 5, 2024
Last updated: Oct 7, 2024, 1:45AM | Published: Sep 30, 2024, 2:50PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will sqaure off with the Dallas Cowboys in NFL Week 5 action at Acrisure Stadium on Monday, starting at 11:20am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Steelers vs Cowboys game, as well as 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 Pittsburgh vs Dallas NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Steelers a 58% chance of beating the Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium.
Steelers vs Cowboys: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Acrisure Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Steelers $1.71, Cowboys $2.20
- Line: Steelers -2.5 ($1.91), Cowboys +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 44 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 Steelers at $1.71 and the Cowboys at $2.20.
The Steelers are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cowboys (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 44 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 Steelers and the Cowboys have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 44-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Steelers vs Cowboys: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.71 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 44 at $1.91 with Bet365
Steelers vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Steelers vs Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium in Week 5 is the Steelers winning 22-20.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Steelers vs Cowboys: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Steelers vs Cowboys? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Najee Harris is the most likely player to score the first TD in Steelers vs Cowboys.
Harris has a 13.4% chance of getting in for six first at Acrisure Stadium, while the Steelers RB has a 52.8% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers First TD Tips
- Najee Harris: 13.4% probability
- George Pickens: 11.7% probability
- Justin Fields: 10.7% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 7.7% probability
- Calvin Austin: 3.4% probability
Cowboys First TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 10.5% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 6.8% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 6.5% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 4.8% probability
- Jalen Tolbert: 4.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers Anytime TD Tips
- Najee Harris: 52.8% probability
- George Pickens: 46.9% probability
- Justin Fields: 43.9% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 33.7% probability
- Calvin Austin: 15.8% probability
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 43.8% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 29.8% probability
- Rico Dowdle: 29.0% probability
- Jalen Tolbert: 23.0% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 22.2% probability
Steelers-Cowboys Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Steelers' Justin Fields is projected for 188 passing yards. The Cowboys' Dak Prescott is expected to throw for 237 yards.
Steelers Starting QB
- Justin Fields: 188 projected passing yards
Cowboys Starting QB
- Dak Prescott: 237 projected passing yards
Steelers Rushing Yards
- Najee Harris: 76 projected yards
- Justin Fields: 52 projected yards
- Aaron Shampklin: 8 projected yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Rico Dowdle: 45 projected yards
- Ezekiel Elliott: 17 projected yards
- Dak Prescott: 16 projected yards
Steelers Receiving Yards
- George Pickens: 54 projected yards
- Pat Freiermuth: 42 projected yards
- Calvin Austin: 22 projected yards
- Van Jefferson: 21 projected yards
- Najee Harris: 15 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 74 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 49 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 40 projected yards
- Jalen Brooks: 18 projected yards
- Rico Dowdle: 18 projected yards
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Dallas match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Steelers vs Cowboys: Week 5 Essential Details
The NFL Week 5 game between the Steelers and Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to begin at 11:20am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Monday 7 October 2024
- Time: 11:20am AEDT
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Dallas 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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