Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

There has been a much-needed revival for the Dallas Cowboys in recent weeks but their faint hopes of reaching the play-offs might well be brought to an end by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the early hours of Monday morning.

Missing star quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending injury, the 6-8 Cowboys were on a five-game losing streak before recording back-to-back wins over NFC East rivals the Washington Commanders and the New York Giants.

A 27-20 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals was a setback but the Cowboys were back in the saddle with a 30-14 win over the Carolina Panthers last time out.

The upturn in fortunes has kept the Cowboys’ play-off hopes alive for the moment but they must overcome an 8-6 Bucs side that are currently on a four-game winning streak after beating the Giants, Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and the LA Chargers.

Tampa Bay will be eager to keep that run going to maintain top spot in the NFC South and it looks like they have the tools to get the win at AT&T Stadium in this one.

Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers prop bets - tips and predictions

Bucky Irving over 62.5 rushing yards - 10/11

One of the main reasons the Cowboys find themselves on the edge of missing out on the play-offs going into Week 16 is their rushing game.

Whether it’s their rushing game on offence or defending the run it doesn’t matter, Dallas have struggled with both.

The Cowboys are ranked 30th in the NFL when it comes to rushing defence, allowing an average of 136.1 yards against them per game.

That should play into the hands of Tampa Bay’s Bucky Irving at AT&T Stadium and the Bucs’ running back looks capable of going over 62.5 rushing yards in Arlington.

Irving has been averaging 60.9 rushing yards a game this season and against the Cowboys defence that has struggled greatly to stop the run, the talented 22-year-old has the ability to run riot in this one for significant yardage.

CeeDee Lamb over 72.5 receiving yards - 10/11

As mentioned, the Cowboys can’t rely on their running game to get up the field and score points, meaning quarterback Cooper Rush will need to look for his wide receivers to make big plays.

CeeDee Lamb is the main aerial threat for Dallas and he will need to have a big game if the hosts are to have enough points on offence to keep them in this game against the Bucs.

Lamb already has 1,089 receiving yards to his name this season, at an average of 77.8 yards per game.

With that in mind and with Rush getting more settled into his starting role by the week, look to Lamb to go for over 72.5 receiving yards in this one.

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Dallas Cowboys v Tampa Bay Buccaneers money line, spread, over/under

	Money Line	Spread	Over/Under
Cowboys	7/4	+4.0 - 10/11	Over 48.0 - 10/11
Buccaneers	10/21	-4.0 - 10/11	Under 48.0 - 10/11

Tampa Bay Buccaneers -4.0 - 10/11

AT&T Stadium used to be a fortress for the Cowboys but Dallas fans have witnessed just one home win there this season.

The Bucs have been strong on the road with a 5-2 record on their travels this term.

Brimming with confidence with quarterback Baker Mayfield after their four-match winning streak and with the running game to really hurt the Cowboys, expect the Bucs to not only come out on top in Arlington but cover the spread in the process.

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