Cowboys vs. Buccaneers Total Prediction
The total for Monday night’s NFL Wildcard Playoffs matchup between the Cowboys and Bucs opened at 44.5 but has climbed to 45.5. Is that number too high for this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
151 Dallas Cowboys (-2.5) at 152 Tampa Bay Bucs (+2.5); o/u 45.5
8:15 p.m. ET, Monday, January 16, 2023
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Cowboys vs. Bucs Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Bucs 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.
Dallas Cowboys DFS Spin
CeeDee Lamb caught 5-of-7 targets for 52 yards and one touchdown in the Cowboys’ Week 18 loss to the Commanders. In a game that saw the Cowboys total 182 yards of offense, Lamb emerged for a few nice plays, which included a 15-yard touchdown to close out the first half. Lamb was also missed by Dak Prescott on a deep pass earlier in the day, which would have given him another long touchdown, but his performance was respectable given the circumstances. Lamb and the Cowboys have a few things to get in order before their playoff game.
Tampa Bay Bucs DFS Spin
Julio Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday’s practice. Jones opened the week with consecutive full practices and should be good to go for Tampa Bay’s Wild Card game against the Cowboys. Dealing with the lingering knee issue, Jones hasn’t caught more than one pass in a game since Week 14 and hasn’t topped 50 receiving yards since Week 10. He will split Tampa Bay’s WR3 reps with Russell Gage.
Cowboys vs. Bucs Betting Trends
Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings
Road team is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings
Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 playoff games
Cowboys vs. Bucs Prediction:
The under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings between these two teams, is 9-4-1 in the Cowboys’ last 14 road games and is 4-1 in their last five games in the month of January. On the other side, the under is 12-3 in the Bucs’ last 15 games coming off a loss, is 15-5 in their last 20 games played in the conference and is 14-3 in their last 17 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
NFL WILDCARD WEEKEND PREDICTION: COWBOYS/BUCS UNDER 45.5
