The NFL Week 6 schedule includes an important game between the Dallas Cowboys (3-2) and the Detroit Lions (3-1), which could significantly influence the NFC playoff race. The Cowboys are riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 on Sunday Night Football. Meanwhile, the Lions, who had a bye in Week 5, won against the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 in Week 4. Currently, Detroit holds a 3-1 record while Dallas is 2-3 against the spread this season. Earlier in 2023, the two teams met with the Cowboys edging out a narrow 20-19 victory.
Kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET. The latest betting lines show the Lions favored by 3 points, with an over/under set at 52.5 points. Before making any bets on the game, it’s advisable to check the NFL predictions and betting insights from the established computer simulation model at SportsLine.
This model runs 10,000 simulations for every NFL game and has reportedly helped $100 players earn over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks since its launch. Heading into Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, it is enjoying a remarkable 10-2 success rate on top-rated predictions this year. Historically, the model has yielded a 191-131 record on these top picks dating back to the 2017 season, with an impressive 45-23 performance since Week 7 of 2022.
The model has also achieved a top 10 ranking on NFLPickWatch four out of the last six years for straight-up NFL picks and outperformed over 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em participants four times in that period. Followers of the model have seen significant returns.
Currently, the model has focused on the Lions vs. Cowboys matchup and has made its predictions for Week 6. For more details on the model’s picks, you can visit SportsLine.
In terms of betting lines for this matchup, here are some key details:
– Cowboys vs. Lions spread: Lions -3
– Cowboys vs. Lions over/under: 52.5 points
– Cowboys vs. Lions money line: Lions -173, Cowboys +146
Reasons the Cowboys might cover include their recent performance, particularly quarterback Dak Prescott, who led a game-winning drive against the Steelers. Prescott threw for 352 yards and two touchdowns in that game and has a season total of 1,424 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions. His favorite target remains All-Pro receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is on track for his fourth consecutive season with over 1,000 receiving yards.
On the other hand, the Lions have been strong against the spread this year, boasting a 3-1 record. They are also favored in this matchup and have already covered the spread in their only road game as favorites this season. The Lions’ offense is considered one of the most dynamic in the league, led by quarterback Jared Goff, who has thrown for 1,015 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions. Goff’s top receivers include Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and tight end Sam LaPorta, while running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are both on pace to surpass 1,000 rushing yards this season.
The computer model has generated specific picks for the Cowboys vs. Lions game after simulating the matchup 10,000 times. It leans towards the Over on the total points and has identified a point-spread pick that has succeeded in more than 50% of simulations. For the model’s predictions and insights, visit SportsLine.