Wrapping up Week 11 with a battle for supremacy of the Lone Star State, the Houston Texans will look to bounce back against the slumping Dallas Cowboys on NFL Monday Night Football.
Bet on Texans vs. Cowboys
HOU -7
DAL +7
Coming off of a disappointing finish against the Detroit Lions in Week 10, the Texans are sure to have a fire lit underneath them as they look to put an end to their two-game losing streak. Stepping into a primetime clash against a depleted Cowboys squad, this could be a opportune matchup for the Texans to get their season back on track.
In what is sure to be an exciting battle on the gridiron, take the action to the next level by placing a bet on the latest Monday Night Football odds for the Texans vs. Cowboys. Below we’ve provided the best bets and expert picks on the Texans vs. Cowboys so you can stuff your bet slip full of winning wagers to cap off Week 11 of the NFL season.
See below for all of our moneymaking picks, winning trends, and updated odds so you can rake in winnings on this week’s Monday Night Football action.
| Texans Moneyline Odds | -370 |
| Cowboys Moneyline Odds | +290 |
| Spread odds | Texans -7 (-110), Cowboys +7 (-110) |
| Over/Under | Over 42 points (-110), Under 42 points (-110) |
| Time/Date | Nov. 18, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
About the Texans (6-4 SU, 4-5-1 ATS, 2-8 o/u)
After coming out the gates hot to start the 2024 season, the Texans have hit a few bumps in the road in their path back toward the NFL playoffs. Kicking off the year at 5-1, the Texans have since gone 1-3 with losses to the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and Detroit Lions.
While most of their recent misfortune can be chalked up to a slew of injuries to key players, including the star wide receiver duo of Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins, there’s still no room for error in a loaded AFC playoff race.
From a betting perspective the Texans have been inconsistent. While they’ve managed to be a somewhat profitable team to win on the moneyline, they’ve been weak against the spread, sporting a losing record through 10 games played. One area where they’ve shined however is in hitting the Under, currently the league leaders in this regard with 80% of their games finishing below the projected total.
About the Cowboys (3-6 SU, 2-7 ATS, 5-4 o/u)
The Cowboys entered the 2024 season once again with high expectations, but have since crumbled and dissipated into a heaping mess of lacklustre play, bad injury luck, and inconsistenty.
With starting quarterback Dak Prescott officially ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 NFL season, the Cowboys’ once-feared offence is now sitting in ruin. With backup quarterback Cooper Rush now tasked with fending off the stellar pass rush of the Texans led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, the Cowboys offence is in deep trouble heading into Monday Night Football.
Along with their weak on-field performance, this has translated into poor results in terms of betting. With a losing record both straight-up as well as against the spread, the Cowboys have been one of the best teams to fade this season, trailing only the Tennessee Titans for the lowest cover rate in the league.
Key injuries
DE Will Anderson Jr. and DT Foley Fatukas are out for the Texans, while CB Kamari Lassiter and CB Jeff Okudah are questionable.
As for the Cowboys, WR CeeDee Lamb, G Zack Martin, and LB Nick Vigil are questionable while RB Hunter Luepke is doubtful. CB DaRon Bland, CB and CB Jourdan Lewis are out, and as previously mentioned, Dak Prescott is on injured reserve.
Weather
Forecasts are calling for temperatures around 17 C and clear skies tonight in Arlington. Wind won’t be a factor.
NFL Betting Trends
- The Texans are 1-3 straight-up against non-conference opponents.
- Since 2023, the Under has hit in 62.5% of all Texans away games
- The Cowboys have an average margin of loss of 17.6 points in 2024.
- The Cowboys are 0-3 against the spread as home underdogs this season.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- Texans running back Joe Mixon has rushed for Over 86.5 yards in five of his seven games played this season.
- Currently priced at 71.5 receiving yards, Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has exceeded this line in all five of his games played in 2024.
- Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has thrown for Under 181.5 yards in three straight starts.
- Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has finished with Under 50.5 rushing yards in five of his nine game played.
Joe Mixon Over 86.5 Rushing Yards
Texans vs. Cowboys Predictions
- Primed for a dominant outing against a state rival, look for the Texans to have no troubles beating the brakes off of the Cowboys. With a mostly-healthy roster that’s hungry to get back into the win column, the Texans are sure to blow the doors off the Cowboys. Look for them to utilize their explosive offence early on by taking deep shots downfield as they put the Cowboys defence on its heels. Once they’ve built a lead, the Texans are likely to turn the game over to star rusher Joe Mixon as he controls the pace of the game and the clock on the ground. Hammer the Texans -7 as they get back into the win column in a one-sided rout of the banged-up Cowboys.
- Points are sure to come at a premium on Monday Night Football as the Texans vs. Cowboys finishes with Under 42 total points scored. With the Texans having been one of the most reliable Under teams in the NFL this season, this trend is sure to continue as they match up with a Cowboys offence that has scored single-digits twice in its last four games played. Bet smart, bet the Under on Monday Night Football and watch your account balance rise while the scoreboard stays low.
