Dallas Cowboys vs Las Vegas Raiders Betting Pick & Prediction 8/17/24

With the point spread sitting at -7 in favor of the Raiders, this week two pre-season matchup between the Cowboys and Raiders is a good one to keep an eye on. Kickoff is set for 10:00 ET, and the Cowboys are +256 on the money line. The Raiders are the heavy favorite at -325, and this one is being played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with the over/under line at 39 points.

DALLAS COWBOYS VS LAS VEGAS RAIDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Cowboys +7

This game will be played at Allegiant Stadium at 10:00 ET on Saturday, August 17th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS COWBOYS:

  • We have the Cowboys winning this one by a score of 23 to 12
  • Not only do we have the Cowboys winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7
  • We see this game finishing below the line of 39 points

Will The Cowboys Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Heading into the 4th quarter, the Cowboys were tied with the Rams, 6-6, but a late touchdown by the Rams and a missed two-point conversion by Dallas led to a 13-12 loss in this week one pre-season matchup. The Cowboys’ record is now 0-1.

Dallas didn’t just lose this one, but they also missed out on covering the spread, as they were 5.5-point favorites heading into this one. The Cowboys’ point spread was -5.5 in their favor, and with the over/under line at 34.5, this game finished with just 25 combined points, falling well short of the line.

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  • 1st Quarter, 10:35 – LAR scores a touchdown: Stetson Bennett passed to Jordan Whittington for a 30-yard gain. Score: LAR 0, DAL 0.
  • 1st Quarter, 8:30 – DAL scores a field goal: Joshua Karty kicked a 28-yard field goal. Score: LAR 0, DAL 3.
  • 1st Quarter, 5:24 – DAL scores a field goal: Brandon Aubrey kicked a 30-yard field goal. Score: LAR 0, DAL 6.
  • 2nd Quarter, 9:17 – LAR scores a touchdown: Stetson Bennett passed to Xavier Smith for a 25-yard gain. Score: LAR 6, DAL 6.
  • 2nd Quarter, 4:54 – DAL scores a field goal: Brandon Aubrey kicked a 36-yard field goal. Score: LAR 6, DAL 9.
  • 3rd Quarter, 5:32 – DAL scores a touchdown: Snoop Conner rushed up the middle for 8 yards. Score: LAR 6, DAL 15.
  • 4th Quarter, 6:12 – DAL scores a field goal: Brandon Aubrey kicked a 38-yard field goal. Score: LAR 6, DAL 18.
  • 4th Quarter, 2:57 – DAL scores a field goal: Brandon Aubrey kicked a 52-yard field goal. Score: LAR 6, DAL 21.
  • 4th Quarter, 1:22 – LAR scores a touchdown: Stetson Bennett passed to Sam Wiglusz for a 10-yard gain. Score: LAR 13, DAL 21.

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Finishing with 216 yards passing, the Cowboys’ offense struggled to get much going through the air in their 13-12 loss to the Rams. Dallas had 44 passing attempts but failed to find the endzone, finishing with just 216 yards and 3 sacks.

On the ground, they finished with 93 yards on 23 attempts. Trey Lance, who led the team in rushing with 44 yards, also led the team in passing, going 25/41 for 188 yards. Jalen Brooks was their top receiver, finishing with 49 yards.

In their most recent game, the Cowboys’ defense came up with four interceptions, but it wasn’t enough, as they lost to the Rams 13-12. Despite forcing four picks, the Cowboys’ defense allowed 215 passing yards and just 24 completions. They held the Rams to just 28.6% on third down conversions, but unfortunately, the Rams’ only touchdown came through the air.

On the ground, the Cowboys’ defense was solid, allowing just 101 rushing yards on 28 attempts, holding the Rams to 3.6 yards per attempt. However, the Cowboys’ inability to generate much offense of their own, with just 12 points, led to a tough loss.

Are The Raiders Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Despite holding a 20-7 lead at halftime, the Raiders are coming off a tough 24-23 loss to the Vikings in their most recent pre-season matchup. This one really stings, as they were just three-point favorites and had a great chance to cover the spread and pull off the win.

Heading into the 4th quarter, the Raiders had a 23-21 lead, and after a field goal by Daniel Carlson with 9:45 remaining, the Vikings pulled ahead with a field goal right before the final whistle.

Despite finishing with 120 rushing yards on 37 attempts, the Raiders’ offense struggled in their 24-23 loss to the Vikings, managing just 188 yards passing. They were forced to throw the ball only 24 times and ended up with just one touchdown through the air.

However, the Raiders’ offense line allowed 4 sacks, and Gardner Minshew II, who finished with 117 yards passing, was their leading passer. Minshew ended the game with a passer rating of 112 and threw one touchdown. Sincere McCormick led the team with 32 rushing yards, and Tre Tucker had 73 yards receiving.

In their most recent game against the Vikings, the Raiders’ defense allowed 142 rushing yards on just 22 attempts, giving up a big 6.5 yards per attempt. Although they did force one interception, the Raiders’ inability to generate any sacks was a key factor in their 24-23 loss.

Against the Vikings, the Raiders allowed 310 passing yards on 41 attempts, with 18 first downs and 452 total yards. Despite holding Minnesota to just a 33.3% conversion rate on third downs, the Raiders allowed two passing touchdowns and finished with a tough 53.7% completion percentage allowed.