Week 14 has an ugly matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, but at least NFL betting gives you the option of making this contest somewhat watchable by putting a few bucks down.
Both teams are sorely missing their franchise quarterbacks and are a combined 5-18 straight up this year. The Bengals are 3.5-point home favorites with the Over/Under installed at just 42.5.
We break down the NFL odds with our best picks and predictions for the Cowboys vs Bengals on Sunday, December 13, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET.
Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
Weather
It's expected to be a cool and cloudy day at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati with temperatures in the low 40s, minimal wind (gusts up to 7 mph), and a next-to-zero (1 percent) chance of rain. Be sure to monitor the gametime conditions with our NFL weather info.
Key Injuries
Cowboys: Donovan Wilson S (Out), Cameron Erving T (Out), Anthony Brown CB (Out), Zack Martin G (Out), La'el Collins T (Out), Tyron Smith T (Out), Dak Prescott QB (Out), Trysten Hill DT (Out), Blake Jarwin TE (Out), Bradlee Anae DE (Out).
Bengals: Jonah Williams T (Out), Joe Burrow QB (Out), Joe Mixon RB (Out), John Ross III WR (Out), Trae Waynes CB (Out), C.J. Uzomah TE (Out), Auden Tate WR (Out), Randy Bullock K (Out).
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Betting Trend to Know
The Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games. Find more NFL betting trends for Cowboys vs. Bengals.
Against the Spread (ATS) Pick
Both of these teams have been in absolute disarray ever since they lost their starting QBs in Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow. But truth be told even with those passers healthy they would be near the bottom of the standings because of their trash defenses.
The Cowboys rank dead-last in the NFL in points allowed per game with 32.8, while the Bengals rank 30th in yards per play allowed.
So which side are we leaning towards in this game of cellar-dwellers? Well, at least the Bengals are catching 3.5 points at home against a Cowboys team coming off a very short week after losing to the Ravens on Tuesday
With the Cowboys at 0-6 ATS in their last six games as a favorite, we like the Bengals to cover in what should be an ugly, low-scoring contest.
PREDICTION: Cincinnati +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under Pick
Both teams' offenses have been absolutely horrific without Prescott and Burrow, but it's also worth mentioning that a slew of other injuries have derailed their attacks.
The Cowboys offensive line, which was one of the best in the league for years, has been decimated by injuries, and All-Pro running back Ezekiel Elliott could miss this game with a calf issue after coach Mike McCarthy confirmed he will be limited in practice on Thursday and Friday.
The Bengals will once again be without their star RB Joe Mixon, while left tackle Jonah Williams and standout rookie receiver Tee Higgins are banged up as well.
Dallas is averaging just 15.8 ppg over its last six contests and scored more than 19 points in just one of those games. While Cincinnati is putting up a paltry 10.8 ppg in their previous four games.
Despite how soft both teams' defenses are, we don't see this game going over the low total of 42.5.
PREDICTION: Under 42.5 (-110)
Player Prop
Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has played well this season despite the revolving door at QB. He's coming off a game against Baltimore where he was limited to 43 yards receiving, but that was while covered by Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Peters, and he was still targeted nine times and came away with five catches.
Prior to that contest, Cooper had 112 receiving yards versus Washington, 81 yards against Minnesota, and 67 yards versus Pittsburgh.
With the Over/Under on his receiving yards total set at just 57.5 and Cincy allowing the 25th-most passing yards in the league, back the Over.
PREDICTION: Amari Cooper Receiving Yards Over 57.5 (-120)
Cowboys vs Bengals Betting Card
- Cincinnati +3.5 (-110)
- Under 42.5 (-110)
- Amari Cooper Receiving Yards Over 57.5 (-120)
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