The Lions will play the Cowboys on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. The matchup takes place at AT&T Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 17 matchup at 8:15 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 17, as the 2023-24 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. They'll play on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at AT&T Stadium, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 17 of the 2023-24 NFL regular season, the Detroit Lions have a 96.67 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, currently possess a 97.00 power ranking.
- Away Detroit Lions - With the season coming to a close, the Detroit Lions have a 6-2-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Dallas Cowboys - The Dallas Cowboys come to this Week 17 game with a 7-0-0 record as a home team. They rank 1st in the league for home team wins as the 2023-24 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Detroit Lions currently rank 4th (412) headed into Week 17, with the Dallas Cowboys ranked 2nd (438) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Detroit Lions rank 6th (355) for points score against them. Note that the Dallas Cowboys now rank 25th (280) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 17, the Detroit Lions have a 11-4-0 record, with the Dallas Cowboys at 10-4-0 for the 2023-24 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! The NFL regular season be nearin' its end, but the battle still rages on. This Saturday, December 30th, the Detroit Lions be headin' into enemy territory to face the Dallas Cowboys in a crucial Week 17 clash. The outcome of this match may well shape the playoff picture, so prepare for a fierce encounter!
With an 11-4-0 record, the Detroit Lions be roarin' with confidence, while the Dallas Cowboys be holdin' strong at 10-4-0. In the NFC North Division, the Lions be standin' tall at 3-2-0, while the Cowboys dominate the NFC East Division with a 4-1-0 record. Both teams be hungry for victory, makin' this battle even more intense.
This epic showdown be takin' place at the legendary AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys be defendin' their home turf. The atmosphere be electric, and the crowd be ready to explode with excitement. The Lions may be the away team, but they won't be backin' down from this fight.
According to the SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Cowboys be holdin' a slight edge with a rating of 97.00, while the Lions be close behind at 96.67. The difference be as thin as a plank, makin' this match too close to call. If ye be lookin' to place a bet at BetRivers, BetWay, or BetMGM, be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below.
Ye scallywags, we've compared the odds from our partner sportsbooks, and the stakes couldn't be higher. As the regular season draws to a close, every point, every yard matters. So grab yer eyepatch, raise yer flag, and get ready for a clash of titans on the gridiron. The Detroit Lions versus the Dallas Cowboys, a battle ye won't want to miss!
Best Lions at Cowboys Odds
| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Dallas Cowboys |
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| Underdog Detroit Lions | Favorite Dallas Cowboys |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Cowboys are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Lions are +5 -113 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 53.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54 -114 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $114 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Cowboys are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Lions are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NFL Odds Example
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Lions
Cowboys
12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Dallas Cowboys - Dallas Cowboys bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Dallas Cowboys favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys Prop Bets
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Lions
Cowboys
First Team To Score
12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +115-150Bet |
Lions
Cowboys
Safety to be Scored
12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +1000-3000Bet |
Lions
Cowboys
Game to Overtime
12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +825-3000Bet |
Cowboys
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -120-110Bet |
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Lions
Team Total Points
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -130+100Bet |
Brandon Aubrey
Total Kicking Points
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +100-135Bet |
Dak Prescott
Total Passing Yards
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -115-115Bet |
Dak Prescott
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +120-160Bet |
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Dak Prescott
Interceptions Thrown
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -115-115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -125-105Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -125-105Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | -120-115Bet |
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Michael Badgley
Total Kicking Points
DET at DAL 12/30/23 8:15pm EST | +105-140Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 17 | Lions vs Cowboys Saturday, December 30th, 2023 | DAL 20, DET 19 AT&T Stadium | Cowboys by 1 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Lions vs Cowboys Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 | DAL 24, DET 6 AT&T Stadium | Cowboys by 18 |
| 2019 Week 11 | Cowboys vs Lions Sunday, November 17th, 2019 | DAL 35, DET 27 Ford Field | Cowboys by 8 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| xz - Dallas Cowboys | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 509 | 315 | 8-0-0 | 4-5-0 | 5-1-0 | 0.833 | 9-3-0 | 0.750 | 2W | 3-2-0 |
| xz - Detroit Lions | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0.706 | 461 | 395 | 6-2-0 | 6-3-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Detroit Lions Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lions | +1200 Bet | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cowboys | +1800 Bet | +1800 Bet |
Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Game
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