Seahawks at Cowboys – Who Do The Experts Pick
Two non-division foes square off at Cowboys Stadium this week when the Dallas Cowboys host the Seattle Seahawks at 1:00PM ET on Sunday.
The Seahawks were off last week, but lost 27-3 to the Cardinals as a 3-point favorite in Week 6. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 112 yards and was intercepted once, while Julius Jones rushed for only five yards on five carries in the loss.
The Cowboys smacked the Falcons 37-21 last week as 5-point favorites. Tony Romo threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns in the win, while Miles Austin continued his recent rampage on opposing defensive backs, hauling in six passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Cowboys 10-point favorites over the Seahawks on Sunday. The over/under total for this game has been set at 46 points.
If the Cowboys played every week like they did last Sunday against the Falcons, they’d have no issues making the playoffs. The problem is that this team has never been consistent under Wade Phillips, so what makes anyone think they will be now?
There is a lot to love about Dallas this week. They’re at home, they’re coming off an impressive victory and their opponent is banged up. But just when you’re ready to fork over a large amount of points thinking the ‘Boys will cover, they disappoint.
The Seahawks are fresh coming off their bye and were embarrassed at home by the Cardinals in their last game. They will played more inspired this week and while we don’t think they’ll earn a win, their defense should be able to keep the Cowboys’ offense somewhat in check to cover. Hopefully that rings true despite linebacker Lofa Tatupu being out for the season.
Our NFL Week 8 Free Pick for this matchup is: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS +10 and OVER 46.
Seahawks at Cowboys Current Odds
221 Seattle Seahawks +10 Over 46
222 Dallas Cowboys –10 Under 46
NFL Week 8 Trends
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Seattle is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Dallas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
NFL Week 8 Injuries
Seattle Seahawks
Lofa Tatupu LB Out Week 8 (pectoral)
Dallas Cowboys
Allen Rossum CB Missed Thursday Practice (hamstring)
Marion Barber RB Full Thursday Practice (thumb)
Gerald Sensabaugh S Full Thursday Practice (thumb)
DeMarcus Ware LB Full Thursday Practice (foot)