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NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals - Week 8

The Arizona Cardinals (2-5) face the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) at AT&T Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cowboys started the week as 6.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 6.5, leaving the Cowboys at -298 and Cardinals at +240.

The total points line is set at 54.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 30-24 Dallas.

  • The Cardinals (-112) have a 3-4-0 ATS record this season, while the Cowboys (-108) hold a record of 3-3-1.
  • The Cardinals have a 4-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Cowboys have a 4-2-1 O/U record.

Points on the board

  • The Cardinals are averaging 20.3 points per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better, averaging 27.0 (5th).
  • Defensively, the Cardinals are giving up 29.7 points per game this season (32nd in the league), while the Cowboys are giving up an average of 25.7 points (T23rd).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of just 313.9, the Cardinals rank 22nd in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 10th with 353.6 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Cardinals are giving up 354.4 per game this season (24th in the league), while the Cowboys are giving up an average of 373.7 (T29th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Cardinals have recorded 217.9 passing yards per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys' defense has given up 228.0 passing yards per game (T20th).
  • Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 259.3 passing yards per game this season (7th in the league), while the Cardinals' defense has given up 228.0 passing yards per game (T20th).

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Cardinals have recorded 96.0 rushing yards per game this season (23rd in the league). The Cowboys have performed at a poor level when defending the run and rank among the worst teams in the league (31st), allowing 145.7 per game.
  • On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded 94.3 rushing yards per game this season (25th in the league), while the Cardinals are giving up 126.4 rushing yards per game (23rd).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cardinals have recorded 8 total takeaways this season (T17th in the league), while the Cowboys have failed to perform at the same level, recording 4 (30th).
  • On offense, the Cardinals have recorded 6 total giveaways this season (T9th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 7 (T13th).

First to Score

The Cardinals are +120 to score first, while the Cowboys are -154.

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

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Cardinals are +135 to record the first touchdown, while the Cowboys are -170.

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

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Arizona Touchdown3 / 7+239
    Arizona Field Goal0 / 7+480
    Arizona Safety0 / 7+7300
    Dallas Touchdown2 / 7+133
    Dallas Field Goal2 / 7+447
    Dallas Safety0 / 7+7700

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cardinals are +152 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cowboys are -191.

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

First Quarter Moneyline

The Cowboys are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -180, while the Cardinals are +150.

  • The Cardinals have a 2-3-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 4-3-0.

Last Time They Met

The Cardinals recorded a 27-17 victory over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium when these teams last met in Week 9, 2025. The Cardinals have now won four straight against the Cowboys.