Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns: NFL Week 1 Picks & Prediction

Prediction

Final Score: Cowboys 20 - Browns 24

Game Information

• Spread: Browns (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Cowboys (+120), Browns (-142)
• Total: 40.5
• Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch: FOX (TV), Fubo (Live Stream)

Best Bet: Browns -2.5 (-110)

The Browns were a force at home last season, going 8-1 straight-up (SU), including a perfect 6-0 mark against the spread (ATS) when favored. Meanwhile, the Cowboys struggled away from AT&T Stadium, going 0-4 ATS as underdogs and losing by an average of 15 points per game. Their road offense was notably weaker, averaging 23.3 PPG compared to 36.8 PPG at home. While both teams enter a new season, Cleveland’s home-field advantage and strong defense could give Dallas a tough challenge in Week 1.

Prop: CLE Amari Cooper OVER 57.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

This matchup marks a “revenge game” for Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper, who faces his former squad for the first time since being traded to Cleveland in the 2022 offseason. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was critical of Cooper's performance near the end of his tenure in Dallas, providing even more motivation for the nine-year veteran. Coming off a career-best 1,250 receiving yards last season (83.3 per game average), Cooper remains the top target in the Browns' passing game, and I think he delivers a big performance.  

Prediction

Final Score: Cowboys 20 - Browns 24