NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals - Week 9

The Arizona Cardinals (2-5) face the Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1) at AT&T Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Cowboys are favored to win at -150, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Cardinals are at +125.

The total points line is set at 53.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 28-26 Dallas.

  • The Cardinals (-103) have a 4-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Cowboys (-118) hold a record of 4-4-0.

Points on the board

  • The Cardinals are averaging 21.9 points per game this season (T19th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better, averaging 30.8 (2nd).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of just 310.3, the Cardinals rank 22nd in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 2nd with 384.1 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Cardinals are giving up 335.7 per game this season (19th in the league), outperforming the Cowboys, who are giving up an average of 404.6 (31st).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Cardinals have recorded 199.9 passing yards per game this season (23rd in the league). Although not an overly impressive number, they could yet cash in against a Cowboys defense which has allowed 258.6 passing yards per game (31st).
  • Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 263.8 passing yards per game this season (1st in the league), while the Cardinals' defense has given up 234.9 passing yards per game (25th).

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Cardinals have recorded 110.4 rushing yards per game this season (20th in the league). Conversely, the Cowboys are giving up 146.0 rushing yards per game (29th).
  • On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded 120.4 rushing yards per game this season (13th in the league). The Cardinals have performed at a similar level when defending the run, conceding 100.9 per game (12th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cardinals have recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T20th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 7 (T20th).
  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T20th in the league).
  • On offense, the Cardinals have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T14th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 8 (T14th).
  • On offense, both teams have recorded 8 total giveaways this season (T14th in the league).

First to Score

  • The Cardinals have scored first in six of their seven games this season.
  • The Cowboys have scored first in three of their eight games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Cardinals have recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games this season.
  • The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in four of their eight games this season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Arizona Touchdown2 / 7
    Arizona Field Goal4 / 7
    Arizona Safety0 / 7
    Dallas Touchdown2 / 8
    Dallas Field Goal1 / 8
    Dallas Safety0 / 8

Which team will get a quick start?

  • The Cardinals have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.
  • The Cowboys have also been the first to score 10 points in four of their eight games.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Cardinals have a 4-1-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 1-4-3.

Last Time They Met

The Cardinals recorded a shock 28-16 victory over the Cowboys at State Farm Stadium when these teams last met in Week 3, 2023. The Cardinals have now won three straight against the Cowboys.