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Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys Pick and Preview

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NFC Conference Matchup

Point Spread: Cowboys -8.5 | Total Points: 46

Through 11 games, the Seahawks have a record of 6-5 and are looking to break a two-game losing streak. In NFC action, they have a mark of 5-3. In week 12, the Seahawks faced off against the 49ers at home. The game ended in a 31-13 loss for the Seahawks. With the 18-point loss, the Seahawks added a loss to their ATS record as well. They were 7-point underdogs prior to the game. Heading into the game, the over/under line was 43 points. As they combined for 44 points, the over hit.

Overall, the Cowboys have an above .500 record at 8-3 and have rattled off three-straight wins. In NFC action, the team is 5-3. In their most recent matchup, the Cowboys secured a win against the Commanders with a final score of 45-10. Against the spread, the Cowboys’ 35-point win was enough to cover as 13-point favorites. With the over/under line set at 47.5 points, the over hit with a combined 55 points.

Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys History

In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Seahawks are averaging 28 points per game, compared to the Cowboys at 22. These figures have led to Seattle posting a record of 2-1.

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Seattle has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 10 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
  • The Cowboys are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Seahawks have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Seattle posted a straight-up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • The Cowboys have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.

Notable Injuries

Seattle Seahawks

  • Leonard Williams – Ankle (Questionable)
  • Jamal Adams – Knee (Questionable)
  • Uchenna Nwosu – Pectoral (Out)
  • Will Dissly – Hip (Questionable)
  • Phil Haynes – Toe (Questionable)
  • Bryan Mone – Knee (Out)
  • Dee Eskridge – Ribs (Questionable)
  • Kenneth Walker III – Oblique (Questionable)
  • Mike Morris – Shoulder (Out)
  • Jake Bobo – Shoulder (Probable)
  • Derick Hall – Shoulder (Probable)
  • Drake Thomas – Knee (Out)
  • Jerrick Reed II – Knee (Out)
  • Levi Bell – Undisclosed (Out)
  • LaTrell Bumphus – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Andrew Whitaker – Knee (Out)
  • Dareke Young – Abdomen (Questionable)
  • Abraham Lucas – Knee (Questionable)
  • Anthony Bradford – Knee (Questionable)
  • Joshua Onujiogu – Elbow (Out)

Dallas Cowboys

  • Dante Fowler Jr. – Illness (Questionable)
  • Jayron Kearse – Back (Questionable)
  • C.J. Goodwin – Pectoral (Out)
  • Leighton Vander Esch – Neck (Out)
  • Billy Price – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Josh Ball – Hip (Out)
  • Peyton Hendershot – Ankle (Questionable)
  • Rico Dowdle – Ankle (Questionable)
  • Trevon Diggs – Knee (Out)
  • DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
  • Tyrus Wheat – Concussion (Questionable)
  • David Durden – Knee (Out)
  • Viliami Fehoko Jr. – Knee (Out)
  • John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
  • Matt Waletzko – Shoulder (Out)
  • Mazi Smith – Shoulder (Probable)

Keys To Victory: Seattle Seahawks

As the Seahawks prepare to take on Dallas, they are ranked 17th in passing yards per game, and Geno Smith is 15th among quarterbacks in yards through the air. On average, they throw the ball 33.9 times per contest. Wide receiver DK Metcalf is pacing the Seahawks with 678 receiving yards. Overall, he has 43 catches on 80 targets. A major reason for the team’s lack of offense is their inability to generate production with the rushing attack. Heading into today’s game, the team’s below-average number of rush attempts has turned into an average of just 95.8 rushing yards per game.

Keys To Victory: Dallas Cowboys

At home, the Cowboys are averaging 41 points per contest compared to their overall numbers of 31.5 points per game. In the league, Dallas is 1st in overall scoring. Not only is the Cowboys passing attack among the league leaders in yards per game, but they have also been efficient with their attempts. This season, they are ranked 1st in passing completion percentage at 70.3%. The Cowboys come in with an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt while running the ball an average of 27.9 times per game. In terms of total rushing yardage, they currently rank 13th in the league.

Betting Trends

  • Through their last three road contests, the Seahawks offense has averaged 10 points per game while allowing an average of 23. Seattle posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Cowboys have a straight-up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 21 points per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Seahawks have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
  • As the betting favorite, the Cowboys have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight-up record was 3-0.

Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys Pick & Prediction

  • Dallas Cowboys 25 – Seattle Seahawks 22
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