Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
04 December 2022
The Indianapolis Colts have a record of 4-7-1 this season and are 2-3-1 on the road. Today, they face a tough test as they'll head to Dallas and face the Cowboys. Going 1-5 in their last five games, the Colts desperately need a win.
Unfortunately, they're playing one of the best defenses in the NFL. So, how can they beat the Cowboys this weekend?
The Dallas Cowboys are currently second in the NFC East. They've won four of their last five games and have a record of 8-3. With a 5-1 record at home, the Cowboys come into this game as heavy favorites.
Needing to cover 10 points, the Cowboys' offense will need to have a big game to ensure a win. Let's take a look at each team and make our pick.
Indianapolis Colts: Colts' offense has struggled this season
The Indianapolis Colts' offense has been one of the worst in the NFL. Even under a new coach, the Colts can't seem to put points on the board.
This season, they're averaging 15.8 points per game, ranking 30th in the NFL. The problem we see is a lack of a running game, where they average just 99.7 yards a game. If they can't get it together soon, they'll lose this game easily.
One area where the Colts have shown a lot of promise is with their defense. Not long ago, the Colts held the Philadelphia Eagles to just 17 points.
They covered the spread as well, so it goes to show that they're able to keep games close. On average, the Colts are allowing 20.3 goals per game, ranking 11th in the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys: Cowboys look to keep the streak rolling
Although they started their season with a loss, the Cowboys look unstoppable now. They've won four of their last five games, most of which are by wide margins.
They recently beat the Chicago Bears 49-29 and then beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-3. Last week, they faced the New York Giants and won the game 28-20.
The Cowboys' success is the result of two things, an efficient offense, and a showstopping defense. On average, the Cowboys are putting up 25.4 points per game, ranking seventh in the NFL.
Their defense allows just 17.0 points per game, ranking second in the NFL. With these two units, it's not surprising that they're one of the best in the league.
Indianapolis Colts vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Pick
The Dallas Cowboys are one of the top teams in the NFL. They've found ways to beat even great teams by a wide margin. However, the Colts might present a bit of a problem for the Cowboys tonight.
One thing we have to keep in mind is that the Colts kept the score very close against the Eagles. The Eagles are arguably the best team in the NFL, and they were held to just 17 points. Look for the Colts to find a way to keep this one close as well.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Indianapolis Colts -10, OVER
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