When the Cowboys take on the Eagles in Philadelphia in the penultimate game of Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on “Sunday Night Football” (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC), first place in the NFC East will be on the line.
Dallas (4-1) is undefeated since losing at home to Tampa Bay in Week 1 with backup QB Cooper Rush. Philadelphia (5-0), led by MVP candidate Jalen Hurts, is the last perfect team in the NFL.
Both teams are getting enough versatile offense, but defense has been the story with loaded units on every level. What will happen in the latest marquee edition of the rivalry?
Here’s everything to know about betting on Cowboys vs. Eagles in Week 6, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for NFL “Sunday Night Football” game.
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Cowboys vs. Eagles odds for Sunday Night Football
- Spread: Eagles by 6.5
- Over/under: 42
- Moneyine: Cowboys +215, Eagles -267
The Eagles have been a near-touchdown favorite at home since the initial lines. The total reflects the fact both defenses are playing very well all-around of late.
(betting odds per Caesars Sportsbook)
Cowboys vs. Eagles all-time series
The Cowboys, despite the closeness in the recent series and going back and forth in the division, still lead 72-54. They have won three straight, sweeping last season. Before then, Philadelphia won two in a row, breaking a four-game winning streak by Dallas.
Three trends to know
—65 percent of spread bettors are siding with the always popular Cowboys to cover as road night underdogs.
—53 percent of total bettors feel like the over/under is a little too low given some of the offensive skill on the field.
—The Cowboys are 4-1 against the spread this season and went 13-5 last season. The Eagles are 3-2 ATS in 2022 and went 7-8-1 in 2021.
Three things to watch
Rush needing to pass more
Rush has only 105 attempts in four stars. He completed 15 and 10 passes in victories the past two weeks. He’ll need to be more than an efficient game manager opposite Hurts and the Eagles’ explosiveness.
Hurts and the Eagles’ running game
The Eagles are the NO. 5 rushing offense in the NFL, averaging 160 yards per game. Hurts is averaging 53.2 rushing yards per game, or just fewer than a third of that. The Cowboys are the No. 18 run defense in the NFL. They are much better than the pass.
CeeDee Lamb vs. A..J. Brown
Lamb, the Cowboys’ No. 1 wide receiver, should see some of Darius Slay outside. Brown, the Eagles’ No. 1 wide receiver, should see some of Trevon Diggs outside. Lamb has a tougher spot he can sometimes avoid in the slot, while Brown can power and speed his way to beat Diggs. Advantage, Eagles.
Stat that matters
43.85 percent. That’s the Eagles’ percentage in converting on third down, which is good for No. 6 in the NFL for an offense. The Cowboys are only at 30.88 percent, which is fourth-worst in the league. Philadelphia should move the ball better consistently to control the action.
Cowboys vs. Eagles prediction
Without Dak Prescott and a more diverse downfield passing game while playing with limited success in the rushing attack, the Cowboys will cool off with Rush, who will go through lumps in his first loss as a starter. It also will be a grind for Hurts, but his blocking and skill support will be better all night.
Eagles 24, Cowboys 17