Bengals vs. Cowboys Prediction & Odds
Even though the Cowboys will be without Dak Prescott on Sunday, will Cooper Rush at least lead Dallas to a cover against the visiting Bengals? Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET in Dallas for this Week 2 matchup.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
281 Cincinnati Bengals (-7.5) at 282 Dallas Cowboys (+7.5); o/u 41.5
4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 18, 2022
AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX
Bengals vs. Cowboys Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 86% of public bettors are currently backing the Bengals when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Cincinnati Bengals DFS Spin
Joe Burrow completed 33 of 53 passes for 338 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions in the Bengals’ 23-20, Week 1 overtime loss to the Steelers. Burrow also lost a fumble, totaling five turnovers in a concerning opening game loss. Burrow dealt with pressure throughout the game, despite hopes that the Bengals’ offensive line would take a major step forward this season. The first warning sign occurred on the opening play when Burrow was sacked. He then dropped back and threw a pick-six on the following play. Later in the first quarter, Burrow had an interception called back by a defensive pass interference penalty, then lost a fumble on the following play. He went on to throw two more interceptions. However, Burrow also flashed brilliance, particularly when connecting with Ja’Marr Chase. The Bengals missed two separate game-winning kick attempts after Burrow put them in position with a game-tying passing touchdown and a would-be game-winning overtime drive. Burrow showed impressive scrambling ability, rushing six times for 47 yards. Burrow will be extremely dangerous if he can take better care of the ball in Week 2 against the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys DFS Spin
Cowboys elevated QB Cooper Rush from the practice squad. The Cowboys also elevated QB Will Grier to serve as the backup quarterback on Sunday. This comes just five days after Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said the team was “evaluating all options” following the injury to franchise quarterback Dak Prescott’s thumb that required surgery. The Cowboys are stuck with Rush for the time being, who completed 7-of-13 pass attempts for just 64 yards in relief following the departure of Prescott in Week 1. Consider Rush a bottom-three streamer in Week 2 against the Bengals, which also downgrades the fantasy expectations for all primary skill position players.
Bengals vs. Cowboys Betting Trends
Bengals are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games
Bengals are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall
Cowboys are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games overall
Bengals vs. Cowboys Prediction:
It’s tempting to take the ‘Boys as a home dog, even with Rush subbing for Prescott. That said, backing a limited QB is begging for trouble so I’d rather play the total. The under is 5-1 in the last six meetings between these two teams, is 6-0 in the Bengals’ last six games and is 4-0 in Cincinnati’s last four games coming off a loss. On the other side, the under is 10-3 in the Cowboys’ last 13 games overall, is 5-2 in their last seven games as a favorite and is 12-5 in their last 17 games coming off a double-digit loss at home.
NFL WEEK 2 PREDICTION: BENGALS/COWBOYS UNDER 41.5