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Lions vs. Cowboys: NFL Week 6 Prediction, Best Bets & Props

Paul Connor

Host · Writer

The Dallas Cowboys (3-2) host the Detroit Lions (3-1) in Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season.

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Dallas is coming off its second straight win — a 20-17 primetime victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, Detroit returns from its bye having also won two straight games.

This will be a rematch of last season’s controversial Week 17 encounter, in which the Cowboys secured a narrow 20-19 victory. What can we expect in this year’s clash? Here is everything you need to know, along with our top picks and prediction.

Note: All odds and props courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Betting & Game Information

Spread: Lions (-3) | Moneyline: Lions (-172), Cowboys (+144), Total: 52.5
Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 13 at 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
Where to Watch: FOX (TV), Fubo (Live Stream)

Best Bet: OVER 52.5 Points (-105)

Oddsmakers expect this one to be a shootout, with the 52.5 total the highest on the slate—and for good reason. Detroit’s offense put up 42 points in Week 4 and will benefit from the absence of Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons, who’s set to miss a second straight game due to an ankle injury. For Dallas, quarterback Dak Prescott should have opportunities to exploit a Lions defense that’s allowed the sixth-most passing yards per game. While last season’s meeting was surprisingly low-scoring, this matchup has the potential to be far more explosive.

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Prop Bet: DET RB David Montgomery Any Time Touchdown (-150)

After scoring a career-high 13 touchdowns last season, Montgomery has carried that momentum into 2024, finding the end zone in each of Detroit’s first four games. The 27-year-old is poised to continue that streak on Sunday, as the Cowboys have allowed the third most rushing TDs through five weeks.