Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 6 Picks

Written by Scott Burgess

Friday, 10 October 2008

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The Arizona Cardinals turned their two straight losses around with a win in Week 5 over the Bills, while the Dallas Cowboys denied the Bengals their first win. The Arizona Cardinals (3-2) host the Dallas Cowboys (4-1), Sunday October 12, at University of Phoenix Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 6 action. NFL oddsmakers at Justbet.com have the Cowboys as -5 point road favorites over the Cardinals with the over/under listed at 50 points. Get your Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 6 Picks in now at Justbet.com

The Cardinals beat the Bills at home 41-17. QB Kurt Warner made 33 of 42 passes for 250 yards with two touchdown passes; he has 10 touchdown passes with four interceptions. Their top rusher on the day was RB Edgerrin James with 21 carries for 57 yards and a touchdown while RB Timothy Hightower drove in two touchdowns. WR Larry Fitzgerald had two touchdowns on the day. The Cardinals are averaging 29.4 ppg and they give up an average 24 ppg. The Cardinals total offense is ranked 5th averaging 376 yards a game, thanks to their 3rd ranked passing game that averages 282 yards per-game. Unfortunately they have a running game that averages a 24th ranked 94 yards a game. They’re average on defense with a 12th ranked total defense that allows 302 yards a game, they have the 14th best pass defense that allows 204 yards per-game. They are ranked 12th at stopping the rush allowing an average 97 yards a game. The Cardinals are 3-2 ATS and 3-2 over/under.

The Cowboys beat the Bengals at home 31-22. QB Tony Romo made 14 of 23 passes for 176 yards with three touchdown passes and an interception; he has 11 touchdown passes with five interceptions. Their top rusher on the day was RB Felix Jones with 9 carries for 96 yards with one touchdown. TE Jason Witten, Terrell Owens and WR Patrick Crayton each caught for a touchdown. The Cowboys are averaging 30.2 ppg and they give up an average 22.2 ppg. The Cowboys total offense is ranked 3rd averaging 407 yards a game, thanks to their 4th ranked passing game that averages 268 yards per-game. They have a running game that averages a 7th ranked 138 yards a game. They’re average on defense with a 14th ranked total defense that allows 305 yards a game, they have the a 17th ranked pass defense that allows 210 yards per-game. They are ranked 10th at stopping the rush allowing an average 95 yards a game. The Cowboys are 2-3 ATS and 3-2 over/under.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Cardinals are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Cowboys are 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
Cowboys are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall.
Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 vs. NFC.

Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 6 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 12, 2008 4:15 PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Cardinals +5

Point-Spreads.com Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 6 Picks - Cardinals +5

The Bottom Line: It’s going to be an all out air blitz of a game, considering that both teams have mediocre defenses. I like the Cards chances playing at home. Get your Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals NFL Week 6 Picks in now at Justbet.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!