Dak Prescott Picks, Predictions, and Best Bets for Sunday Night Football

Dak Prescott did a much better job of protecting the football during the first half of last season, but he's been incredibly irresponsible thus far. Expect another pick against the 49ers.

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Sam Farley • Betting Analyst
Oct 26, 2024 • 11:35 ET • 4 min read
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On Sunday, October 27, we have the Dallas Cowboys taking on San Francisco 49ers, and our focus is on Dak Prescott odds

I’ve taken a long look at Prescott-specific markets at various sportsbooks to find the very best ways bet on the Cowboys’ QB, and him to throw an interception is the way to go.

If you're looking for more action, Josh Inglis has you covered with his Cowboys vs. 49ers predictions!

Dak Prescott SNF player prop picks

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Dak Prescott SNF prop pick

My best bet
Over 0.5 interceptions (+475 at bet365)

My analysis
Through the six games before the bye, Dak Prescott threw a pick in three of them. He’s getting picked more regularly than last season when his 11 picks came across eight of his 18 games. 

The concerning thing is not only is Prescott throwing an INT in 50% of his games, but he’s thrown two in each. That now puts him at six in just six games, making him a risk against any team.

The only team Prescott has faced with a better defensive DVOA rating than the 49ers was the Lions in Week 6. This is a strong Niners’ defense, and unlike their offense, they aren’t quite as decimated by injuries 

Only four teams have more interceptions than the 49ers so far, which puts Sunday’s opposition near the top of the tree in takeaways. Through seven games, the 49ers have averaged more than one INT per game with eight.

The data tells us their defense is above average in terms of making picks, while Dak is giving up an INT per game on average. This only ends one way.

Dak Prescott SNF same-game parlay

Dak Prescott Over 0.5 interceptions

Dak Prescott Over 243.5 passing yards

Ceedee Lamb anytime touchdown

We need to consider gamescript. Given it’s a tough game on the road, Dallas might be chasing this one. Then there’s the Cowboys’ ground game which is absolutely terrible and can’t be relied upon to get this offense moving the chains. Prescott has also thrown for Over 243.5 passing yards in 50% of his games but is averaging 267 yards per game. 

Ceedee Lamb has only scored twice this season, but he’ll regress to the norm soon. He’s averaging 9.1 targets per game and is leading his team in red zone targets with six. He’s an elite player and one of the best pass catchers in the NFL, and he should be able to get back to scoring ways here.

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Sam is based in the United Kingdom, where he grew up living and breathing soccer, before discovering - and playing - a different kind of football at the University of Bristol. He’s worked in the media covering soccer and the NFL for the better part of a decade, and has been a regular on the Matchbook NFL Podcast. His work has also appeared in a wide range of publications including The Telegraph, The Independent, VICE, and MSN.

The search for great betting value is a daily one, and Sam always hunts out big prices with a particular focus on player props. Sam’s best advice for bettors is to track their bets on a spreadsheet, that way you can keep an eye on your P&L but also the types of bets and sports that you are most successful in. He also recommends using a variety of different sportsbooks, with bet365, Betfair and Paddy Power amongst his favorites.

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