Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys Betting Analysis and Predictions

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The Arizona Cardinals (10-5) travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys (11-4) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 P.M. EST.

The Cardinals have endured their toughest stretch of the season as Arizona has dropped three consecutive games leading into Sunday’s matchup. The Cardinals now find themselves in second place behind the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West.

The Cowboys currently hold a comfortable lead in the NFC East and are fresh off of a victory over the Washington Football Team. Dallas will look to put the finishing touches on an impressive 2021 season on Sunday.

Let’s take a look at this NFC matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.

NFL – Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona has a 9-6 ATS record this season.
The Cardinals are 2-2 ATS after a loss.
They are 7-1 ATS on the road.
Arizona is 5-0 ATS as an underdog.
The Cardinals are 2-2 SU following a loss.
They are 7-1 SU as the away team.
Arizona is 5-0 SU as the underdog.

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas has a league-leading 12-3 ATS record so far this year.
The Cowboys are 8-2 ATS following a win.
They are 5-2 ATS at their home field.
Dallas is 9-2 ATS as a favorite.
The Cowboys are 8-2 SU after a win.
They are 5-2 SU at home this season.
Dallas is 9-2 SU as the favorite.

Cardinals at Cowboys Betting Odds

This projects to be an exciting matchup on paper. Both offenses rank within the top ten in points per game, with Dallas leading the NFL with 30.5 points per contest.

The Cowboys have been led by their star duo at quarterback and running back in Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott has thrown for 3,928 yards to go along with 29 touchdowns. The QB has rebounded nicely following an injury-plagued 2020.

Elliott has been effective with just under 900 yards on the ground and ten touchdowns. There is no question his performance will be crucial as to how Dallas performs in the postseason.

The Cowboys offer an extremely well-balanced offensive attack; they rank third in passing yards and sixth in rushing yards. As a result, Dallas ranks first overall in total yards.

The Cowboys have been solid on defense as well. They rank seventh in points allowed per game with just 20.5.

However, they are just 19th in total yards surrendered per game. Dallas does a good job of limiting opponents near the redzone despite surrendering a decent amount of passing and rushing yards.

One area where the Cowboys have excelled is in causing turnovers. Dallas leads the NFL with 25 total interceptions. Trevon Diggs has led the charge in that department with a league-leading 11 interceptions.

Arizona has been in the midst of their worst slump this season. Things began to boil over following last week’s loss against Indianapolis.

However, Kyler Murray performed fairly well with 245 yards and a touchdown on 27-43 passing. He also added a team-leading 74 yards on just four rushes. Running back Chase Edmonds was only able to post 56 yards on 16 rushing attempts.

The Arizona Cardinals have produced solid offensive results for the most part in 2021. They place 10th in points per game, sixth in total yards per game, eighth in passing yards, and 10th in rushing yards per contest.

But the most impressive part of the Cardinal’s success this season has been their defense. Arizona is the fifth-ranked team in points surrendered per game. They have been especially stringent against the pass, with only 210.67 yards allowed per game which is good for fifth in the NFL.

Arizona will need another strong performance from their defensive unit against this talented Dallas offense.

Best Betting Odds to Bet Online

Betonline has the Cowboys listed as 6-point favorites for Sunday.

BetUS has Dallas listed as 6.5-point favorites for this game.

How To Bet On: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys NFL Betting lines

The Cardinals need a win and a Rams loss to even up the division once again. However, Arizona certainly has their work cut out for them against the Cowboys.

The Cowboys have been playing quality football and utilize a balanced attack on offense. The one place where they have been susceptible is on the defensive side of things.

But the Cowboys have been on a roll and have a mission to earn the best record in the NFC, which heightens the importance of this game. Expect both teams to post a hard-fought effort on Sunday.

The Cardinals could give the Cowboys a run for their money if their offense is able to compete at a high level. However, they have only been able to muster 28 total points over their past two games. So unless a complete rebound is in order, this should be Dallas’s game to lose.

I am rolling with the Dallas Cowboys to hand the Cardinals their fourth consecutive loss on Sunday.