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Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: December 22, 2016
With a rookie starting at quarterback, the Dallas Cowboys began this year under the radar and covered nine of the first 10 point spreads they encountered. But word got out, the spreads got bigger and Dallas is now 0-4 against the spread over its last four games. On Monday night, division leaders will collide when the Cowboys host the Detroit Lions.
Point spread: The Cowboys opened as seven-point favorites; the total was 41.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 30.1-13.7, Cowboys (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Lions can cover the spread
The Lions are looking to rebound after having their five-game winning streak snapped by a 17-6 loss to the New York Giants last week, with quarterback Matthew Stafford playing through a finger injury. Detroit only trailed New York 10-6 before the Giants iced the game with a touchdown with just under six minutes to go.
For the day, the Lions actually outgained New York, 324-300, but turned the ball over twice inside the Giants’ red zone. Still, Detroit has outgained each of its last four …
