Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys 12/9/24 – NFL Week 14 brings a rather interesting fixture between the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) and the Dallas Cowboys (5-7) on Monday. Both of these teams have had a rather disappointing season, however, the Bengals are enjoying a good run on the offensive end, although their overall form is subpar. The Cowboys on the other hand, are in a highly contested playoff race and need a victory to stay in contention for the postseason. Added to that, both teams have their fair share of experienced players as well as up and coming youngsters which makes this matchup even more intriguing.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys 12/9/24
| When: | Monday, December 9, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET |
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| Where: | AT&T Stadium |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bengals | +1.5 (-120) | 49.5 over (-120) | -250 |  |
| Cowboys | -1.5 (-120) | 49.5 under (-120) | +205 | |
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It's officially gameDEY…
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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 9, 2024
The odds show a close matchup with the Bengals on the moneyline at -250 and the Cowboys at +205 as the bookies’ underdogs. The spread is a mere 1.5 points hence, the general prediction is that this will be a closely contested game. The total is at 49.5, and those wagering are equally divided over and under. Given the current form of both teams who have been hitting the over, this might be a game to watch if looking to place any total points’ related wagers.
Joe Burrow QB vs. Dak Prescott QB
Despite the Bengals not being in top form with their 4-8 record this season, Joe Burrow has managed to post some impressive stats. In the twelve games he has played in, the stats tell a story of success: 3,337 yards, 30 touchdowns and a passer rating of 107.4. He has remained steady through the games, maintaining an average of 278 yards with only five interceptions through the season. Perhaps Burrow’s biggest strength is shown by his stats with 14 touchdown passes longer than 20+ yards and a stunning 70-yard long pass as well.
In the other hand, Dak Prescott has not found consistency so far this season in his play. Dak has almost 2000 yards in passing, making 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions which shows that he has not been very effective. His passer rating is at 86.0 which means he can do better than this and he has been lingering on the ball too long leading to 21 sacks. But Prescott is a great QB who can nullify such errors if he is on the groove as he is currently throwing an average of 247 yds.
Cincinnati’s Ground Game and Air Assault
Chase Brown’s 677 yards with six touchdowns have helped the Bengals run game, but it leaves something to be desired in terms of explosive plays. Against the weak rush D of the Cowboys, Brown will need to improve on his modest 4.5 yards per carry. With 1,142 yards and 13 touchdowns Burrow’s favorite target continues to be Ja’Marr Chase who averages 14.5 yards per catch. The team suffered a loss of 38-44 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their last game where efforts by Brown and Chase went in vain as the Bengals couldn’t maintain their composure in the end trying to execute which could prove to be a challenge in close encounters in future.
Dallas Offense Hitting Its Stride
Rico Dowdle has been quite effective for the Cowboys, registering 600 runs and one score with an average of 4.5 runs per attempt. Dowdle’s form allows less burden on Dak Prescott. The wide receiver sector is led by Jalen Tolbert with 451 yards and four touchdowns, although Prescott will have to utilize more playmakers. After defeating the Giants, Dallas’ offense seems to be picking pace now, and Prescott will aim to make most of the defensive lapses seen in Cincinnati in this important encounter.
Trends
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Dallas.
Cincinnati are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Dallas.
Cincinnati are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dallas’ last 14 games.
Dallas are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 7 games against Cincinnati.
Dallas are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Prediction
Even though the Bengals have a strong offense, the Giants hold the edge defensively and on special teams. The Cowboys have a good track record at home having won their last five games with Cincinnati at AT&T Stadium. The Bengals have also not performed well when away from home, having come up against solid defensive fronts like the Giants. Although much rests on Burrow’s shoulders, he may have the upper hand due to playing at Dallas which provides him with their strong home defense as well as a strong overall performance.
Because of the current trends and team dynamics, the recommendation is to take the Cowboys to cover the spread at -1.5. Placing prop bets on Dak Prescott to throw over 1.5 touchdowns may also be beneficial and with both teams playing to the over lately, it may be wise to bet on the total points going over 49.5.
Score Prediction: Cowboys 28, Bengals 24.
