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Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys NFL Betting Odds & Picks

Written by Jimmy Boyd on November 19, 2009

The 3-6 Washington Redskins take on the 6-3 Dallas Cowboys this Sunday in one of the NFL’s great rivalries. Last week, Washington was able to end its four-game losing streak with a 27-17 win over the Broncos. But Week 10 didn’t treat Dallas as well. The Cowboys’ offense was shut down by Green Bay in a 17-7 loss. These teams last met on November 16th of last season with Dallas winning 14-10 in a defensive battle. While Dallas owns a lopsided 57-39-2 lead in the all-time series, this matchup has been everything a rivalry should be in recent years with the two teams splitting the last 10 meetings. NFL odds makers have listed the Dallas Cowboys as 11-point favorites with the total set at 41.5.

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The Dallas running game was looking mighty unstoppable early on but the Cowboys haven’t given it much of a chance in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has gotten pass happy lately and that doesn’t appear to be the best recipe for success for this team. In fact, he called only 14 runs compared to 44 pass plays against the Packers, a curious move when you consider Green Bay boasts the league’s eighth ranked passing defense. This week, Dallas faces the league’s number one ranked passing defense. One would think that Garrett would look to conjure up a much more balanced attack, especially since the Cowboys are averaging 173 rushing yards on 5.9 yards per carry at home this season.

The difference maker on defense, in almost every game for Dallas, is DeMarcus Ware. Ware has picked up the pace after a slow start, sacking the quarterback seven times in the last five games. Washington’s offensive line has allowed 31 sacks this season, which is the third highest amount in the NFL. Another Cowboys defender that could be a difference maker is cornerback Terence Newman, who has an interception in seven of his last 10 games against the Skins. Washington is 0-4 on the road this season and it is worth noting that the Cowboys are 20-6-2 ATS in their last 28 home games versus a team with a losing road record. If you like Dallas to bounce back strong with a big double digit win at home this week, bet the Cowboys at -11 at BetUS.

Taking the points might just be the play when you consider that seven of the last 10 games in this series have been decided by five points or less. For Washington to cover the number and have a chance to pull off the upset, it must be able to run the football and play well defensively. Running back Clinton Portis is listed as doubtful for this Sunday’s contest, but Ladell Betts is a proven backup and was able to pick up the slack last week, rushing for 114 yards and a touchdown. Washington will need another big game from Betts this week or all bets are off.

It will be interesting to see Albert Haynesworth and Andre Gurode tango Sunday. The last time Haynesworth faced the Cowboys back in 2006, when he was still a member of the Titans, he stomped on Gurode’s head and was subsequently suspended by the NFL for five games without pay. Haynesworth has since put that incident behind him, but I can’t imagine Gurode has. After all, he was the one suffering a laceration requiring thirty stitches. Haynesworth is one of the best, if not the best, defensive tackles in the game, but that incident over three years ago may provide Gurode and the Dallas offensive line with a little extra incentive Sunday. It is worth noting that the underdog is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings. If you think Washington can keep this one within the number, bet the Redskins at +11 at BetUS.

Jimmy Boyd cashed in his 5* Sunday Night Football Game of the Year on the Patriots +3 on his way to another winning Sunday in Week 10. Make sure you’re on board for more winning football picks this week!

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