Cowboys vs. Bucs Prediction & Odds
The Cowboys and Bucs will put a bow on the NFL Wildcard round on Monday night when the two teams will play their rematch from Week 1 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Will the Cowboys cover this time around or will the Bucs pull off the small upset?
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
Dak Prescott completed 14-of-37 passes for 128 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Cowboys’ 26-6, Week 18 loss to the Commanders. Prescott and the Cowboys played like their punter had contract incentives to meet. The Cowboys had nine three-and-outs on the day, as Prescott finished the afternoon with a paltry 3.5 YPA and a 45.8 quarterback rating. His first touchdown on the day was a pick-six by Kendall Fuller after Fuller narrowly missed a pick-six on the previous play, but Dak would find CeeDee Lamb for a 15-yard score to close out the first half. With the NFC East title potentially on the line, the Cowboys looked about as unprepared as any team has all season. They’ve already secured a spot in the playoffs, but this week’s performance does little to instill confidence that they can make a deep run in the post season.
Tampa Bay Bucs DFS Spin
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports there is “a chance” Tom Brady does not return to the Buccanneers for the 2023 season. Brady is a free agent at the end of the year. He could, once again, hang up the cleats or he may look to switch teams once again. Rapoport listed the Bucs, 49ers, Titans, and Raiders as franchises that would consider signing Brady. If the Bucs make a deep run in the playoffs, Brady would probably consider running it back another time in Tampa Bay. However, a quick postseason exit on Monday could cause the 45-year-old quarterback to look for a new home in the spring.
Cowboys vs. Bucs Betting Trends
Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings
Over is 5-2 in Cowboys last 7 games overall
Over is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 games overall
Under is 4-1 in Buccaneers last 5 playoff home games
Cowboys vs. Bucs Prediction:
While the road team is 4-0 against the spread in the last four meetings between these two teams, the Cowboys are just 1-5 against the number in their last six games versus the Bucs and the underdog is 5-1 at the betting window in the last six meetings between these two teams. Dallas is also 2-5 against the spread in its last seven Wildcard games, is 1-4-1 against the spread in its last six road games and is winless against the number in its last four playoff games. On the other side, the Bucs have won four of their last five playoff games and are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games after accumulating less than 250 total yards in their previous game.
NFL WILDCARD WEEKEND PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY BUCS +2.5
