The Dallas Cowboys play host to the Houston Texans in a battle of surprising 3-1 squads. Little was expected this season from a Cowboys team that finished a mediocre 8-8 and out of the playoffs in 2013. Indeed, coach Jason Garrett was pegged as the preseason NFL props betting favorite to be the first NFL coach fired this season.
But Dallas has impressed, twice posting SU wins as underdogs including last Sunday's 38-17 thrashing of nemesis New Orleans. The Cowboys face a Houston squad that has quickly bounced back from the 14-game losing streak that scarred their 2013 campaign. The defensive-minded Texans are 4-1 ATS in their last five with the UNDER going 5-2 in their last seven.
Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Those siding with the visitors in this matchup saw the Houston Texans listed as 4-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under line for the betting matchup was at 46 over at Sportsbook.
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Computer Prediction: Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Pick
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Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Texans will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Sunday, as they are 3-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Dallas Cowboys are 3-1 ATS. Houston is 2-2 against the over under total, while Dallas is 2-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Houston injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Dallas Cowboys rated this week at No. 22 and the Houston Texans sitting at No. 29.
How Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Cowboys No. 4-ranked offense (28.75 PPG) against a Houston Texans defense that ranks No. 6 at 16.75 PPG. The Cowboys passing attack has averaged 218.75 yards per game, less than the Texans give up through the air (237.5 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Houston Texans own the league's No. 27-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 147 yards per game when on the road. Dallas, on the other hand, rates No. 5 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, the Texans were Week 4 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Bills by a score of 23-17.
Last time out, Tony Romo threw for 3 scores and 262 yards in leading his team past New Orleans at AT&T Stadium.
Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds Trends
Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Houston is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Houston is 3-15 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Indianapolis, Thursday, October 9th
Dallas at Seattle, Sunday, October 12th
