NFL Prop Bets: Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys - Week 9

The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) face the Indianapolis Colts (2-6) at Lucas Oil Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cowboys are favored to win at -278, currently marked as 6.0-point favorites, while the Colts are at +225.

The total points line is set at 51.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 29-23 Dallas.

The Cowboys (-110) have a 3-4-1 ATS record this season, while the Colts (-110) hold a record of 4-4-0.
The Cowboys have a 5-2-1 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line, two have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Colts have a 5-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Cowboys are averaging 27.4 points per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts are averaging only 20.1 (26th).
Defensively, the Cowboys are giving up 26.6 points per game this season (27th in the league), while the Colts are giving up an average of 27.8 points (30th).

Moving the chains

With an average of 342.0, the Cowboys rank 13th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Colts rank 26th with just 291.1 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Cowboys are giving up 385.4 per game this season (32nd in the league), an inferior number to the Colts, who are giving up an average of 343.5 (22nd).

Ascendency in the air

The Cowboys have recorded 247.9 passing yards per game this season (9th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts' defense has given up 211.8 passing yards per game (12th).
Meanwhile, the Colts have recorded an underwhelming 174.6 passing yards per game this season (28th in the league), although their ranking could yet be boosted against a Cowboys defense which is conceding 232.6 passing yards per game (22nd).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Cowboys have recorded 94.1 rushing yards per game this season (25th in the league). The Colts have performed at a poor level when defending the run and rank among the worst teams in the league (27th), allowing 131.8 per game.
On the other hand, the Colts have recorded 116.5 rushing yards per game this season (16th in the league), while the Cowboys are giving up 152.8 rushing yards per game (32nd).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Cowboys have recorded 6 total takeaways this season (T28th in the league), while the Colts have recorded 4 (T31st).
On offense, the Cowboys have recorded 7 total giveaways this season (9th in the league), bettering the Colts' number of 15 (T29th).

First to Score

The Cowboys are -140 to score first, while the Colts are +110.

The Cowboys have scored first in five of their eight games this season.
The Colts have scored first in six of their eight games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Cowboys are -150 to record the first touchdown, while the Colts are +120.

The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in four of their eight games this season.
The Colts have recorded the first touchdown in six of their eight games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Dallas Touchdown	3 / 8	+150
Dallas Field Goal	2 / 8	+408
Dallas Safety	0 / 8	+7200
Indianapolis Touchdown	4 / 8	+241
Indianapolis Field Goal	2 / 8	+429
Indianapolis Safety	0 / 8	+6800

Which team will get a quick start?

The Cowboys are -171 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Colts are +137.

The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in five of their eight games this season.
The Colts have been the first to score 10 points in four of their eight games this season.