Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions Betting Tips – Cowboys To Spring NFL Thursday Night Football Upset
The Dallas Cowboys, riding a 3-game winning streak, face the Detroit Lions this Thursday in a critical NFL matchup. While the Cowboys have found their footing with victories against strong opponents like the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the Lions have had an inconsistent season, recently losing an offensive asset, Amon-Ra St Brown. Historically, the Cowboys maintain a lead in their all-time series against the Lions. Despite recent challenges, the Cowboys' overall performance and a growing defensive strength are reasons analysts tip them for this win.
- Dallas Cowboys are on a 3-game win streak
- Detroit have had inconsistent results, recently losing a key player
- Cowboys lead the all-time series against the Lions
- Key Numbers – Can Cowboys Make It 4-In-A-Row?
- Cowboys Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Lions Won Last Meeting
- Dallas Cowboys Riding 3-Game Win Streak
- Detroit Lions Have Split Last 6 Games
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions Preview & Picks
Dallas are tipped to win this huge Thursday Night Football showdown in Detroit.
The Cowboys are rolling after knocking off last season’s Super Bowl teams, while the Lions are on an inconsistent run and just lost one of their biggest weapons in Amon-Ra St Brown.
Key Numbers – Can Cowboys Make It 4-In-A-Row?
- Dallas Cowboys are on a 3-game win streak
- Dallas Cowboys just beat Philadelphia Eagles & Kansas City Chiefs
- Detroit Lions have lost 2 of their last 3 home games
- The Over has cashed in each of Dallas’ previous 4 road games
Cowboys Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Lions Won Last Meeting
- Dallas Cowboys lead the all-time series 19-13
- Detroit Lions won 47-9 when the two teams last met in October 2024
Dallas Cowboys Riding 3-Game Win Streak
Dallas have given their playoff chances a huge shot in the arm over the past few weeks, winning three straight games to improve to 6-5-1.
The Cowboys opened the season by losing two of their first three games, sandwiching a 40-37 overtime win at home to the New York Giants with road defeats to Philadelphia, 24-20, and Chicago, 31-14.
They then tied 40-40 at home to Green Bay, and despite ending their winless ways with a 37-22 victory at the New York Jets, they struggled for consistency over the next few weeks.
Dallas responded to a 30-27 loss at Carolina with a 44-22 win over Washington, only to then lose 44-24 at Denver and 27-17 at home to Arizona.
The Cowboys have kick-started their campaign since then though, backing up the 33-16 win at Las Vegas with victories over last season’s Super Bowl teams, beating Philadelphia 24-21 and Kansas City 31-28.
Detroit Lions Have Split Last 6 Games
Detroit enter this matchup in need of a victory, having lost three of their previous six games to lose ground in the NFC North.
The Lions dropped their season opener at Green Bay, 27-13, but responded with a 52-21 demolition of Chicago that sparked a four-game tear.
They went on to beat Baltimore 38-30 on the road, Cleveland 34-10 at home and Cincinnati 37-24 on the road, before falling to a 30-27 defeat at Kansas City.
Detroit rebounded with a 24-9 victory against Tampa Bay, only to then suffer a 27-24 defeat when they hosted division rivals Minnesota.
The Lions bounced back with a 44-22 win at Washington, but since then they have sandwiched a 34-27 overtime victory over the New York Giants with defeats to Philadelphia, 16-9, and Green Bay, 31-24.
Verdict
Now is not the time to write off Detroit, but Dallas are emerging as one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams.
The offense has been firing all season, and now the defense is starting to play its part, so we are taking the Cowboys and the plus-money.
The offense has been firing all season, and now the defense is starting to play its part, so we are taking the Cowboys and the plus-money.
Dallas Win
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