Cowboys vs. Colts Week 9 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6.5) over the Indianapolis Colts (2-6). The Colts have lost four games in a row. The matchup has an over/under of 51.5 points.

The Cowboys have the 13th-ranked offense this year (342.0 yards per game), and they've been less effective defensively, ranking worst with 385.4 yards allowed per game. From an offensive perspective, the Colts are accumulating 291.1 total yards per contest (26th-ranked). They rank 22nd in the NFL on defense (343.5 total yards allowed per game).

Cowboys vs. Colts Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
• Total: 51.5 points
• Spread: Cowboys -6.5
• Moneyline: Cowboys (-278), Colts (+225)

How to watch Cowboys vs. Colts

• TV Channel: FOX

Betting the Over/Under: Cowboys vs. Colts

• The Cowboys and their opponents have gone over 51.5 combined points in five of eight games this season.
• Dallas games have gone over the point total five out of eight times this season.
• The Colts have played three games this season that have had more than 51.5 combined points scored.
• Indianapolis games have hit the over five out of eight times this season.
• The two teams average 47.5 points per game combined, 4.0 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams surrender 54.4 points per game combined, 2.9 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Cowboys vs. Colts

• Dallas has put together a 4-4-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Dallas has been favored by 6.5 points or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times.
• The Colts are 4-4-0 ATS this season.
• Indianapolis has been an underdog by 6.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
• The Colts have one win against the spread, and are 1-2 overall, at home this season.
• The Cowboys have two wins against the spread and are 2-2 overall, on the road.

Betting the Moneyline: Cowboys vs. Colts

• Dallas has been favored on the moneyline six total times this season. They've gone 2-4 in those games.
• The Colts have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won once.
• Dallas has played as a moneyline favorite of -278 or shorter in only two games this season, and it lost both.
• This season, Indianapolis has been at least a +225 underdog on the moneyline two times, losing each of those contests.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Cowboys' implied win probability is 73.5%.

Dunkel Prediction for Cowboys vs. Colts

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