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The red hot Detroit Lions take on the Dallas Cowboys Sunday with a betting line of -2.5 favoring the home team Cowboys. The line on this game opened at -3 and has dropped to -1 at a few of the online sportsbooks. That might be because more than 90 percent of those betting the spread were backing Detroit. My how things have changed in a year’s time. See the latest odds on the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys here
The Cowboys last two games have ended up being last minute come-from-behind victories.
Michael Robinson of DonBest.com noted the following concerns related to Dallas:
(Tony) Romo has a 95.8 quarterback rating (ranked ninth) and his toughness cant’ be questioned even if his decision-making can. His broken rib needed a second pain injection before kickoff, but there’s no doubt he’ll play this week, currently listed as probable.
Dallas would love to get receiver Miles Austin (hamstring) back this week, but he’s doubtful. Cornerbacks Terence Newman (concussion) and Mike Jenkins (shoulder) were both injured last game, but returned.
Losing Austin is a big blow as there’s no consistent receiver opposite Dez Bryant. Kevin Ogletree was a disaster with a fumble and a touchdown drop. Felix Jones helped bail the ‘Boys out with 115 rushing yards on just 14 carries. He reportedly re-injured his shoulder, but is probable like Romo.
Dallas is also having problems with new center Phil Costa and the shotgun snaps.
- Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
