The offseason yields a huge volume of NFL futures markets to explore. And now that the NFL schedule release has come and gone, bettors finally have all the information they need to make big decisions on win totals, playoff odds, and more.'
NFL Win Totals: Checking In on the Dallas Cowboys
With win totals now posted at the BetMGM online sportsbook, I'm diving into analytics, roster moves, and individual team schedules to weigh dozens of bets in this summer's NFL futures market.
Because of the widespread popularity of the Dallas Cowboys, I figured I'd start with them.
The Cowboys swept the Giants in 2022 and have won four of their last five games against the Giants in New York. I think Dallas starts the season with a win.
Projected Record: 1-0
I did a quick write-up recently on some need-to-know Aaron Rodgers stats, and one of the things I highlighted is how he's a mediocre road quarterback.'
Rodgers and the Jets might have a higher ceiling in 2023, but in Week 2, I think the Cowboys' great defense will have a big edge over the Jets' new offense.
Projected Record: 2-0
Arizona is projected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL this year.'
Projected Record: 3-0
I don't trust Mac Jones as a road quarterback against the Dallas defense.
Projected Record: 4-0
This definitely has the look of the first Cowboys loss of the season.
Projected Record: 4-1
Back-to-back west coast trips probably end poorly for the Cowboys.'
Projected Record: 4-2
You could frame this as a game where Dallas is fresh and coming off a bye; you could also frame it as a huge look-ahead spot, with Philadelphia on the horizon and a huge divisional showdown.
I think I know what Dallas is, while the Rams are a total mystery. The most likely result here is a Dallas win.
Projected Record: 5-2
The Cowboys probably have a better shot here than the market will give them credit for, but let's write this down as a loss and circle back to it in a bit.
Projected Record: 5-3