Dallas Cowboys (0-1 Preseason) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1 Preseason)
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders August 17 2024 – As the NFL preseason continues, the Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders will be looking to secure their first wins when they meet at Allegiant Stadium on Friday. This is one of six games on the evening’s slate, with interesting football betting odds and picks attached to it as teams make adjustments and try out different strategies in order to build their regular-season rosters. While the results won’t count toward the regular-season standings, how competitive these contests are — and how some players perform — will certainly be watched closely by fans and bettors.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders August 17 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Cowboys | +155 | +3.5 (-105) | 36.5 over (-115) |
| Raiders | -180 | -3.5 (-115) | 36.5 under (-105) |
The current betting landscape favors the Raiders slightly, attributed to their better ATS record in recent games and a solid home advantage in preseason history. The Cowboys, on the other hand, struggle to cover the spread but have a promising record against the Raiders. Bettors should consider these dynamics when placing wagers.
Trey Lance QB vs. Gardner Minshew QB
The Cowboys’ quarterback is Trey Lance who shows promise. In the last game, Lance completed 61% of his passes for 188 yards, but struggled to turn opportunities into touchdowns. He took three sacks and was impressive when pressured. This game is really important for him to show growth and be able to adapt in game situations.
When playing against the Seahawks, Gardner Minshew had a successful preseason debut as he finished with a passer rating of 112.2, completing half of his passes and throwing for 117 yards. What stands out most about him is that he was able to take sacks but still throw a touchdown pass which shows resilience and awareness. If anything, this could give Las Vegas an upper hand at the quarterback position because Minshew has seen more action than most starters have.
What fans are most excited about in this matchup is how these two quarterbacks will perform against each other; on one hand you have Trey Lance who needs redemption after having a shaky start while trying to find some stability in his career so far and on another hand there’s Gardner Minshew who just wants solidify himself as one of the best backups ever which could change both teams’ offenses forever.
Ground and Air Dynamics: Dallas Cowboys’ Offensive Strategies
The Dallas Cowboys’ running game is looking a little shaky, with only 2.3 yards per carry being averaged by Malik Davis. The pass catchers led by Jalen Brooks have shown some promise as he recorded 49 yards on just two receptions. Nonetheless, for the team to be able to run the ball better and also give Lance more protection and options in the passing game they need to improve their offensive line play.
Strategic Receptions and Rushes: Las Vegas Raiders’ Tactical Play
McCormick was the workhorse behind Las Vegas Raiders’ offense as they were only able to muster 32 rushing yards. But tight end Tre Tucker did his best with his catches racking up a total of 73 receiving yards. Looking at how their secondary has been performing in away games; it might not come as a surprise if the Raiders decide to keep attacking through air in order to stretch the Dallas defense which appears weak on the road.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 7 games.
Dallas are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Dallas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Las Vegas.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games on the road.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
Las Vegas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Las Vegas’ last 5 games against Dallas.
Las Vegas are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Las Vegas are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders Betting Previews
Statistical perspectives and preseason games considered, the Raiders appear to be better placed than their counterparts both tactically and in readiness for the match player-wise. We should not belittle their apparent competence in seizing do-or-die moments, especially when playing at home.
If we were to place bets, it would be safer for us to do so on the Raiders winning or even just covering the spread. ‘OVER’ is also an attractive option going by how each team’s offense has been performing recently as well as the historically high-scoring nature of this sport in general. High-rated betting platforms might reflect this feeling slightly in odds that change closer to kickoff time.
Score Prediction: Raiders 24, Cowboys 17.
