Steelers vs. Cowboys 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 6

Updated Oct. 6, 2024 4:43 p.m. ET

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) are considered favorites (-2.5) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game against the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) on October 6, 2024, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, airing on NBC. The total for this one is set at 43.5 points.

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Steelers vs. Cowboys Odds & Betting Lines

Steelers vs Cowboys Betting Information updated as of October 6, 2024, 3:34 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Steelers	-2.5	-115	-105	43.5	-112	-108

Steelers vs. Cowboys Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Steelers (-2.5)
Pick OU: Under (43.5)
Prediction: Steelers 31 - Cowboys 10

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Dallas

Game Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: NBC
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Steelers vs. Cowboys Recent Matchups

In their past four matchups, Dallas has a split 2-2 record against Pittsburgh.
In their last four head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh has scored 98 points against Dallas, while allowing only 95 points.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

Pittsburgh has three wins in four games versus the spread this year.
The Steelers have been favored by 2.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in both.
Pittsburgh's games this year have eclipsed the over/under one time in four opportunities (25%).
When playing as moneyline favorites, the Steelers are 2-1, earning a win 66.7% of the time.
The Steelers have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 58.7%.

Steelers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	189.3 (757)	22
Rush yards	128.5 (514)	10
Points scored	18.8 (75)	23
Pass yards against	174.5 (698)	8
Rush yards against	86.8 (347)	3
Points allowed	13.3 (53)	2

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

Justin Fields has 830 passing yards in four games this year, averaging 207.5 per game with a 70.6% completion percentage and three touchdowns against one interception.
He has tacked on 145 rushing yards (36.3 per game) and three touchdowns on the ground.
Najee Harris' rushing statline this season includes 228 yards but no touchdowns. He's averaging 57.0 yards per game and 3.4 per attempt (43rd in the NFL).
He's hauled in 10 passes (on 15 targets) for 84 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 21.0 receiving yards and 2.5 catches per game.
Through four games played, George Pickens is averaging 71.0 yards and 5.0 receptions per game on the way to 284 receiving yards and 20 catches. He's been targeted 29 times, but has not caught a touchdown pass.
Pat Freiermuth has put up 156 receiving yards and one touchdown with 17 catches on 20 targets. He's averaging 4.3 receptions and 39.0 yards per game.

Defense

On the defensive side for the Steelers, T.J. Watt has powered the unit with 12 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and three sacks in 2024.
DeShon Elliott has 30 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception this season. He leads the Steelers in tackles.
Cameron Heyward has put up 17 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and two sacks this year.
So far this season, Minkah Fitzpatrick has 25 tackles.

Dallas Betting Info

Dallas has gone 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
This year, the Cowboys won ATS in their only game as an underdog of 2.5 points or more.
This season, three Dallas games have gone over the point total.
The Cowboys have split the two games they've played as underdogs this season.
Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cowboys have a 45.5% chance to win.

Cowboys Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	255.5 (1,022)	5
Rush yards	75.3 (301)	32
Points scored	24.3 (97)	13
Pass yards against	209.5 (838)	19
Rush yards against	145.8 (583)	26
Points allowed	26.0 (104)	27

Dallas' Key Players

Offense

Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,072 yards this year (to rank seventh in the NFL), with six touchdowns (seventh in the NFL) and two interceptions. He is completing 64.4% of his attempts while averaging 268.0 yards per game and 7.2 per attempt.
On the ground, Prescott has added one rushing touchdown and 21 rushing yards (fourth on the Cowboys).
CeeDee Lamb has 316 receiving yards (10th in the NFL) and two touchdowns on 20 receptions, while being targeted 32 times.
Rico Dowdle is averaging 33.5 rushing yards per game this season (134 total yards), but has yet to score a rushing touchdown.
Dowdle's statistic output includes nine receptions (2.3 per game) on 12 targets for 74 yards (18.5 per game) and one receiving touchdown.
Jalen Tolbert has 160 receiving yards and one touchdown from 13 receptions after receiving 19 targets.

Defense

Eric Kendricks has intercepted one pass and also has 42 tackles, 1.0 TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 2024.
DeMarvion Overshown has 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack. He is second on the Cowboys in tackles.
Micah Parsons has 1.0 sack (third on the Cowboys) as well as 2.0 TFL and 14 tackles in the 2024 season.
Trevon Diggs has totaled 18 tackles and one interception through four games.

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