Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 17 [2023]

The Dallas Cowboys will square off with the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 17 action at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Lions vs. Cowboys matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's NFL matchup between the Lions and Cowboys 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NFL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Cowboys a 64% chance of beating the Lions in Week 17 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Cowboys winning 28-23.

According to our model, the Lions (+5.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 52.5 points has a 51% chance of going under.

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Lions vs. Cowboys Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lions	Cowboys
Spread	+5.5 (-108)	-5.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+200	-230
Total	o52.5 (-110)	u52.5 (-110)

• The Cowboys are -5.5 favorites versus the Lions, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lions (+5.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cowboys at -230. That means you can risk $230 to win $100 for a total payout of $330 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lions at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 52.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Lions vs. Cowboys Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lions +5.5	-108
Moneyline	Lions	+200
Total	Under 52.5	-110

While the Cowboys are more likely to win the game, betting on the Lions moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Lions vs. Cowboys TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs. Cowboys?

According to our model, Dallas' Tony Pollard is most likely to score the first TD in Lions vs. Cowboys.

Our projections give Pollard a 14.4% chance of getting in for six first at AT&T Stadium, while the Cowboys RB is a 59.9% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
David Montgomery	9.7%
Jahmyr Gibbs	9.4%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	7.0%
Sam LaPorta	6.4%
Jameson Williams	4.2%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	First TD Probability
Tony Pollard	14.4%
CeeDee Lamb	13.8%
Jake Ferguson	8.3%
Brandin Cooks	5.8%
Dak Prescott	4.8%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
David Montgomery	46.9%
Jahmyr Gibbs	46.6%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	35.8%
Sam LaPorta	31.9%
Jameson Williams	22.2%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	Anytime TD Probability
CeeDee Lamb	60.4%
Tony Pollard	59.9%
Jake Ferguson	41.8%
Brandin Cooks	29.9%
Dak Prescott	25.5%

Lions vs Cowboys Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Lions and Cowboys, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Lions vs. Cowboys Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected for 255 passing yards, while the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is expected to throw for a whopping 269 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Jared Goff (DET)	255 yds
Dak Prescott (DAL)	269 yds

Lions Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
David Montgomery	71 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	49 yds
Jared Goff	7 yds

Cowboys Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Tony Pollard	60 yds
Dak Prescott	13 yds
CeeDee Lamb	7 yds

Lions Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Amon-Ra St. Brown	72 yds
Sam LaPorta	49 yds
Josh Reynolds	29 yds
Jahmyr Gibbs	28 yds
Kalif Raymond	23 yds

Cowboys Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
CeeDee Lamb	85 yds
Brandin Cooks	49 yds
Jake Ferguson	42 yds
Tony Pollard	26 yds
Michael Gallup	18 yds

Remember, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights before the Lions vs. Cowboys on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Lions vs. Cowboys Game Information

The NFL Week 17 game between the Cowboys and Lions at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to start at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 8:15PM ET / 5:15PM PT
• Venue: AT&T Stadium

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Conclusion

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