Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) vs. Dallas Cowboys (5-7)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys December 9 2024 – NFL Week 14 has the Cincinnati Bengals locking horns with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. The stakes are quite high for both teams as they try to overcome recent inconsistencies in the posture throughout the season. The Bengals are looking to move on from their adverse season thus far sitting at 4-8. On the other hand, the Cowboys having 5-7 record, come into the encounter hoping to make the most of the home advantage at AT&T Stadium. Two teams that have been decidedly erratic in their form so far will now be tested on their mental fortitude in this face-off.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys December 9 2024 Game Info
| When: | Monday, December 9, 2024, at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | AT&T Stadium |
| TV: | ABC |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Bengals | -250 | +1.5 (-120) | 49.5 over (-120) |
| Cowboys | +205 | -1.5 (-120) | 49.5 under (-120) |
Looking at the point spread, bookies favor Dallas at -1.5, due to their recent home matchup with Cincinnati. A total of 49.5 has been suggested, which likely means an offensive-oriented encounter between the two sides given their challenges in defense. From a betting perspective, Dallas’s home run against the Bengals in the last five matches at home should be beneficial. One should also note, however, Cincy’s decent away record of 5-1.
Joe Burrow QB vs. Dak Prescott QB
Joe Burrow is continuously solidifying himself as an essential player for the Bengals as he has 30 touchdown passes and only 5 interceptions throughout 12 games. He carries a passer rating of 107.4 and has thrown for 3337 yards as well, both indicative of his supremacy in the air and his knack for making big plays with Ja’Marr Chase. The centerpiece of the Bengals offense has been asked to do plenty however, as he has been sacked 30 times which indicates concerns regarding the protection offered. How he remains calm and stays composed in the moments that matter the most will be key against Dallas defense.
In contrast, Dak Prescott’s form in 2024 has been praiseworthy having managed 11 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in 8 matches. Prescott has a passer rating of 86 yet has suffered dips with his performance but has shot moments of brilliance especially when targeting Jalen Tolbert. Although his statistics pale compared to those of Burrow, his experience and capability to deliver under pressure render him unpredictable.
Bengals Ground Game and Receiving Shine
Chase Brown from Cincinnati is a dependable source on the running game as he averaged 4.5 yards per carry and had six touchdowns this season. The ability to exploit the Bengals’ need to bang out a few long runs is a great addition to the offensive arsenal. Although the last game did not end well for the Bengal in terms of the final score against Pittsburgh, Ja’Marr Chase is still a great asset to the receiving team. He has 1142 yards with 13 touchdowns which gives him the ability to stun the defenses.
Dallas Looks to Reignite Rushing and Receiving
Rico Dowdle clips off 4.5 yards per rush on average which is good enough for a solid performance but he has not managed to convert the chances into points. Jalen Tolbert has been consistent but not in an elite level with only 451 receiving yards and four touchdowns. For the Cowboys to win, the other pieces of the puzzle must take the onus off Prescott.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Dallas.
Cincinnati are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Dallas.
Cincinnati are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dallas’ last 14 games.
Dallas are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 7 games against Cincinnati.
Dallas are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Previews
The matchup features Cincinnati’s explosive offense against a skeptical consistency-seeking Dallas team. It’s Burrow to Chase who makes the Bengals a threat, but the doubts focus on their defense and inability to perform on the road. Dallas will rely on Prescott and the team’s home advantages to stay in the fight.
For the punters, OVER 49.5 could be a good bet, considering how Cincinnati has been scoring and Dallas loves scorefests. Given the range of +1.5 for the Bengals might also be logical, however such an argument is difficult to make in light of Dallas’s solid home performance. Some gamble on Chase scoring and Burrow throwing more than 300 yards might be very good prospects.
Score Prediction: Bengals 27, Cowboys 24.
