Lions vs. Cowboys 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 13

Updated Oct. 13, 2024 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Detroit Lions (3-1) are considered favorites (-3.5) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) on October 13, 2024, starting at 4:25 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. An over/under of 52.5 points has been established for the matchup.

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Lions vs. Cowboys Odds & Betting Lines

Lions vs Cowboys Betting Information updated as of October 13, 2024, 12:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Lions	-3.5	-102	-118	52.5	-110	-110

Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Cowboys (+3.5)
Pick OU: Under (52.5)
Prediction: Cowboys 25 - Lions 22

How to Watch Detroit vs. Dallas

Game Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: AT&T Stadium
Location: Arlington, Texas
TV: Watch on FOX
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Lions vs. Cowboys Recent Matchups

In their last five head-to-head meetings, Dallas has won against Detroit five times.
Detroit has been outscored by 50 points in its last five tilts against Dallas.

Detroit Betting Info

Against the spread, Detroit is 3-1-0 this year.
The Lions have been favored by 3.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
Detroit's games this year have hit the over one time in four opportunities (25%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Lions have won 75% of the time (3-1).
The implied probability in this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Lions a 63.6% chance to win.

Lions Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	245.8 (983)	7
Rush yards	151.3 (605)	7
Points scored	26 (104)	17
Pass yards against	258.3 (1,033)	27
Rush yards against	90.8 (363)	4
Points allowed	20.5 (82)	10

Detroit's Key Players

Offense

Jared Goff has 1,015 passing yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions this year. He has completed 71% of his passes, averaging 253.8 yards per game and 8.2 per attempt.
David Montgomery averages 4.3 yards per carry (27th in the NFL) and 67.8 yards per game, and has 271 total rushing yards. He has scored four rushing TDs this season.
Montgomery has nine receptions on nine targets for 94 yards. He has yet to score a receiving touchdown.
Jahmyr Gibbs has 285 rushing yards with three touchdowns (71.3 yards per game through four games).
Gibbs also has 11 receptions, 76 yards and one TD in the passing game.
Jameson Williams averages 3.3 receptions and 72.3 yards per game, and has 289 total receiving yards and 13 catches. He's gotten 25 total targets, and has caught two touchdown passes.

Defense

Over on the defensive side, Aidan Hutchinson has 16 tackles, six TFL, and 6.5 sacks in 2024.
Carlton Davis has 28 tackles and two TFL this season. His tackle total leads the Lions.
Brian Branch has totaled 22 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
So far this season, Kerby Joseph has 22 tackles, one TFL, and three interceptions. He's fourth on the Lions in tackles.

Dallas Betting Info

Dallas has covered the spread in a game two times this season (2-3-0).
Dallas games have gone over the total three times this season.
The Cowboys have entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won twice.
The Cowboys have a 40.8% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Cowboys Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	271.6 (1,358)	3
Rush yards	82 (410)	31
Points scored	23.4 (117)	14
Pass yards against	194.4 (972)	10
Rush yards against	135 (675)	23
Points allowed	24.2 (121)	22

Dallas' Key Players

Offense

Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,424 yards this year (to rank third in the NFL), with eight touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) and four interceptions. He is completing 65.4% of his attempts while averaging 284.8 yards per game and 7.5 per attempt.
On the ground, Prescott has added one rushing touchdown and 24 rushing yards (fourth on the Cowboys).
CeeDee Lamb has 378 receiving yards (10th in the NFL) and two touchdowns on 25 receptions, while being targeted 41 times.
Rico Dowdle has yet to score a rushing touchdown this season, but has totaled 221 rushing yards (44.2 per game and 4.1 per attempt).
Dowdle's stat sheet includes 11 receptions (2.2 per game) on 14 targets for 101 yards (20.2 per game) and two receiving touchdowns.
Jalen Tolbert has 247 receiving yards and two touchdowns from 20 receptions after getting 29 targets.

Defense

Eric Kendricks has put up two sacks (second on the Cowboys) to go with two TFL, 52 tackles, and one interception over five games in 2024.
DeMarvion Overshown's stat sheet includes 34 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.
Micah Parsons has 14 tackles, two TFL, and one sack in the 2024 season.
Trevon Diggs has 20 tackles and one interception.

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