NFL Prop Bets: Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys - Week 4

The Dallas Cowboys (1-2) face the Houston Texans (0-3) at Reliant Stadium for Week 4. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Texans are favored to win at -142, currently marked as 2.5-point favorites, while the Cowboys are at +120.

The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-23 Houston.

• The Cowboys (-105) have a 1-1-1 ATS record this season, while the Texans (-115) hold a record of 0-3-0.
• The Cowboys have a 2-0-1 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line, zero have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Texans have a 1-2-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Cowboys are averaging 29.3 points per game this season (T7th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans are averaging only 18.0 (T24th).
• Defensively, the Cowboys are giving up 27.3 points per game this season (25th in the league), while the Texans are giving up an average of 25.0 points (19th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 330.3, the Cowboys rank 12th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Texans rank 14th with 326.0 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Cowboys are giving up 387.0 per game this season (30th in the league), an inferior number to the Texans, who are giving up an average of 325.3 (16th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Cowboys have recorded 236.0 passing yards per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Texans' defense has given up 238.7 passing yards per game (26th).
• Meanwhile, the Texans have recorded 241.3 passing yards per game this season (10th in the league), while the Cowboys' defense has given up 207.3 passing yards per game (T14th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Cowboys have recorded 94.3 rushing yards per game this season (T23rd in the league). Conversely, the Texans are giving up 86.7 rushing yards per game (5th).
• On the other hand, the Texans have recorded 84.7 rushing yards per game this season (30th in the league), while the Cowboys are giving up 179.7 rushing yards per game (31st).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cowboys have recorded 2 total takeaways this season (T23rd in the league), while the Texans have recorded 3 (T15th).
• On offense, the Cowboys have recorded 2 total giveaways this season (T5th in the league), while the Texans have recorded 2 (T5th).
• On offense, both teams have recorded 2 total giveaways this season (T5th in the league).

First to Score

The Cowboys are +100 to score first, while the Texans are -130.

• The Cowboys have scored first in two of their three games this season.
• The Texans have scored first in zero of their three games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Cowboys are +105 to record the first touchdown, while the Texans are -130.

• The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in two of their three games this season.
• The Texans have recorded the first touchdown in one of their three games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Dallas Touchdown	1 / 3	+249
Dallas Field Goal	1 / 3	+362
Dallas Safety	0 / 3	+6100
Houston Touchdown	0 / 3	+191
Houston Field Goal	0 / 3	+330
Houston Safety	0 / 3	+6800

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cowboys are +110 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Texans are -136.

• The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in two of their three games this season.
• The Texans have been the first to score 10 points in zero of their three games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Texans are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -130, while the Cowboys are +110.

• The Cowboys have a 2-1-0 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Texans hold a record of 1-1-1.

Last Time They Met

The Texans recorded a 34-10 victory over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2024.