In this article we will formulate a Broncos vs Cowboys prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 26th at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Denver Broncos Betting Preview
The Denver Broncos are 5-2 this year after they defeated the Giants by a score of 33-32 in their last game. Denver trailed 19-0 after three quarters, but they scored 33 points in the fourth and won on a last second field goal. The Broncos out gained New York by a total of 407-387, went 4-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Bo Nix went 27-50 for 279 yards and two touchdowns, while JK Dobbins rushed 14 times for 81 yards. Courtland Sutton led the receivers with six catches for 87 yards in the win. The Denver defense recorded four sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that win, Denver defeated the Jets by a score of 13-11 and the Eagles by a score of 21-17. The Broncos have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the AFC West standings. Denver has scored 23.3 points per game with 215.1 passing yards and 131.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 18.1 points against per game this season. Bo Nix has thrown for 1,556 yards, 11 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while JK Dobbins has rushed for 523 yards and four scores this year.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-3-1 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 44-22 in their last game. Dallas led 27-15 at halftime and added 17 more points in the second half for the lopsided win. The Cowboys out gained Washington by a total of 409-341, went 6-12 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 2-0 in the game. Dak Prescott went 21-30 for 264 yards and three touchdowns, while Javonte Williams rushed 19 times for 116 yards and one score. CeeDee Lamb led the receivers with five catches for 110 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Dallas defense recorded four sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that victory, Dallas lost to Carolina by a score of 30-27, but did beat the Jets by a score of 37-22 before that. The Cowboys have won two of their last three games and they are currently second in the NFC East standings. Dallas has scored 31.7 points per game with 268.4 passing yards and 122.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.4 points against per game this season. Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,881 yards, 16 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while George Pickens has 36 receptions for 607 yards and six scores this season.
Why the Denver Broncos will win
- The Broncos have won each of their last nine Week 8 home games.
- The Cowboys have lost eight of their last nine Sunday games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Broncos have covered the spread in each of their last nine Week 8 home games.
- The Cowboys have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a home win.
- The favorites have won the first half in nine of the Broncos’ last 10 games.
- The Broncos have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games as favorites.
- The Cowboys have lost the first quarter in each of their last seven Week 8 road games.
Why the Dallas Cowboys will win
- The Cowboys have won four of their last five October games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Broncos have lost three of their last four games following a home win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Cowboys’ last eight games.
- The Broncos have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four Sunday games as favorites.
- The Cowboys have won the first half in each of their last three games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Broncos have lost the first quarter in four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Broncos’ last seven home games following a win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cowboys’ last eight games against AFC West opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Denver Broncos Player Prop Facts
- Courtland Sutton has scored a touchdown in four of the Broncos’ last five home games.
- Evan Engram has recorded 35+ receiving yards in each of his last 10 October appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Bo Nix has recorded 242+ passing yards in each of the Broncos’ last four games against NFC opponents.
- Bo Nix has recorded 25+ completions in each of the Broncos’ last four home games.
- J.K. Dobbins has recorded 80+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Broncos’ last six games.
- Jaleel McLaughlin has recorded 35+ rushing yards in each of his four previous October appearances against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 8, Nik Bonitto ranks 1st in the AFC for sacks (8.0) this season.
Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- George Pickens has scored a touchdown in each of his last five Sunday road appearances.
- Javonte Williams has recorded 76+ rushing yards in five of the Cowboys’ last six games.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 261+ passing yards in six of the Cowboys’ last seven October games against AFC opponents.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 24+ completions in seven of the Cowboys’ last eight road games with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Jalen Tolbert has recorded 11+ receiving yards in 14 of the Cowboys’ last 15 Sunday games as underdogs.
- George Pickens has recorded 68+ rushing and receiving yards in nine of his last 10 Sunday appearances.
- Heading into Week 8, George Pickens is the only player in the NFL to record a touchdown in five consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Broncos – 12 different players have recorded 1.0 sacks or more in a game this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Heading into Week 8, the Broncos rank 1st in the NFL in sacks (34.0) this season.
- Cowboys – six different players have recorded 60+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
- Cowboys – four different players have recorded 80+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 8.
Broncos vs Cowboys Prediction
Denver comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak, but they have struggled in their last two games and barely escaped against the Jets and Giants. The Broncos needed 33 points in the fourth quarter to get the win last week, but will play a weak Dallas defense here. The Cowboys have one of the highest scoring offenses in the NFL, as they have scored 37+ in three of their last four games, while they have allowed at least 30 in three of their last five. The overs in these Dallas games are cashing at an alarming rate, so we have to go back to it here. Take the over.
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