NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Week 5
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) face the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at AT&T Stadium for Week 5. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Cowboys started the week as 9.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 8.5, leaving the Cowboys at -455 and Buccaneers at +350.
The total points line is set at 47.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 28-20 Dallas.
- The Buccaneers (-108) have a 0-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Cowboys (-112) hold a record of 2-1-1.
- The Buccaneers have a 2-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning two games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Cowboys have a 3-0-1 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Buccaneers are averaging 19.0 points per game this season (T24th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better, averaging 30.5 (T2nd).
- Defensively, the Buccaneers are giving up 24.0 points per game this season (T19th in the league), while the Cowboys are giving up an average of 28.0 points (28th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of just 278.3, the Buccaneers rank 28th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 12th with 347.5 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Buccaneers are giving up 282.8 per game this season (4th in the league), outperforming the Cowboys, who are giving up an average of 389.5 (30th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Buccaneers have recorded 172.3 passing yards per game this season (T28th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys' defense has given up 239.3 passing yards per game (24th).
- Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 258.0 passing yards per game this season (7th in the league), while the Buccaneers' defense has given up 204.3 passing yards per game (9th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Buccaneers have recorded 106.0 rushing yards per game this season (17th in the league). Conversely, the Cowboys are giving up 150.3 rushing yards per game (31st).
- On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded an underwhelming 89.5 rushing yards per game this season (25th in the league). As such, it could be a massive struggle in this part of the game against the Buccaneers, who are conceding just 78.5 rushing yards per game (3rd).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Buccaneers have recorded 4 total takeaways this season (T17th in the league), while the Cowboys have failed to perform at the same level, recording 2 (T29th).
- On offense, the Buccaneers have recorded 9 total giveaways this season (30th in the league), while the Cowboys have taken better care of the ball, recording 2 (T3rd).
First to Score
The Buccaneers are +135 to score first, while the Cowboys are -175.
- The Buccaneers have scored first in two of their four games this season.
- The Cowboys have also scored first in two of their four games.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Buccaneers are +185 to record the first touchdown, while the Cowboys are -230.
- The Buccaneers have recorded the first touchdown in one of their four games this season.
- The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in two of their four games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Touchdown | 0 / 4 | +368 |
| Tampa Bay Field Goal | 2 / 4 | +372 |
| Tampa Bay Safety | 0 / 4 | +6600 |
| Dallas Touchdown | 1 / 4 | +133 |
| Dallas Field Goal | 1 / 4 | +353 |
| Dallas Safety | 0 / 4 | +6800 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Buccaneers are +207 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cowboys are -266.
- The Buccaneers have been the first to score 10 points in one of their four games this season.
- The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in two of their four games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Cowboys are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -238, while the Buccaneers are +195.
- The Buccaneers have a 1-2-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 2-2-0.
Last Time They Met
The Cowboys recorded a 26-24 victory over the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium when these teams last met in Week 16, 2024.
