The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0) visit AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys (0-0) on Sep. 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20PM ET in Arlington.
The Buccaneers are betting favorites in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Over/Under is 50.5 total points for the game.
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Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cowboys will win this Week 1 NFL matchup with 56.0% confidence.
This prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Buccaneers and Cowboys, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Best Buccaneers Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Buccaneers players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Tom Brady has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- Leonard Fournette has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+5.05 Units / 60% ROI)
- Leonard Fournette has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- Giovani Bernard has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 5 of his last 6 games (+3.85 Units / 53% ROI)
- Tom Brady has hit the Completions Over in 9 of his last 14 games (+3.45 Units / 22% ROI)
Best Cowboys Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Cowboys players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ezekiel Elliott has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+10.80 Units / 66% ROI)
- Dak Prescott has hit the Pass Attempts Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.80 Units / 70% ROI)
- Dalton Schultz has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.40 Units / 38% ROI)
- Dak Prescott has hit the TD Passes Over in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+6.15 Units / 47% ROI)
- Ezekiel Elliott has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 78% ROI)
Buccaneers Betting Trends: ATS, Moneyline, Over/Under
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+6.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have covered the 2H Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 games (+4.75 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have covered the 3Q Spread in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.10 Units / 37% ROI)
Cowboys Betting Trends: ATS, Moneyline, Over/Under
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games (+15.45 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.60 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.75 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.60 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 2H Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+6.45 Units / 32% ROI)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys
The Buccaneers were 4-3 (.571) when rushing less than 20 times last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .121.
The Buccaneers were 8-1 (.889) when playing in warm weather last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .494.
The Buccaneers were undefeated (9-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .584.
The Buccaneers were 10-2 (.833) when passing for more than 250 yards last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .541.
Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Cowboys were undefeated (4-0) vs top 10 run offenses last season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .459.
The Cowboys were 8-1 (.889) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: .572.