NFL Week 11 Picks on the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds: The Dallas Cowboys host the Detroit Lions, Sunday Nov 21, as the Cowboys have a good chance at winning their first home game of their troubled season. The Cowboys won their last meeting 28-27, in Detroit. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Cowboys as -7 point home favorites over the Lions while the game's total has been posted at 47 points. Be sure to get your NFL Picks on the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com.
The Lions (2-7) (0-5 V) lost in Buffalo 12-14, in Week 10 and still sit . They suffered an NFL record setting 25th consecutive road loss. The win wasn't assured until QB Shaun Hill overthrew Brandon Pettigrew at the back of the end zone on a failed two-point conversion attempt with 14 seconds left. The Lions had pulled within two points on Hill's 20-yard TD pass to Calvin Johnson. Despite losing, the Lions have outscored their opponents by 13 points this season — 215-202 and no team has ever had such a bad record (2-7) while outscoring their opponents by that much. I think even the most cynical Lions fan can see that progress is being made this season. The talent is better, the fight is there and the battle level is way higher. There is a plan in place. The next step is to learn how to win, which is sure to come with QB Shaun Hill in control. The Lion offense is ranked 19th overall (336ypg) with the NFL’s seventh best ranked pass game (255ypg), but they have the NFL’s second worst ranked running game (81ypg). They score the 11th most points per-game (23.9ppg). WR Calvin Johnson leads the Lions offense with nine TD’s. The Lions will go head to head with the Cowboys 23rd ranked defense (354ypg), their 21st ranked pass rush (232ypg) and their 23rd ranked rush defense (122ypg). The Cowboys give up the 29th most amount of points per-game (28ppg).
The Cowboys (2-7) (0-4 H) finally won over the Giants 33-20, in Week 10, but still don’t have a chance at the playoffs in the ultra tough NFC East. QB Jon Kitna passed for 327 yards and three touchdowns and the Cowboys looked revitalized under interim coach Jason Garrett. Rookie CB Bryan McCann scored on a team-record 101-yard interception return in a game highlighted by big plays. layers responded to their new coach with the kind of performance owner Jerry Jones dreamed of when he switched leaders last week — going to New York and whipping the Giants. "Any time you win, it just gives you chips to play with, so to speak," QB Jon Kitna said Monday. "I think it gains momentum for him moving forward." As encouraging as this win was, what Dallas does next will show whether it was a fluke. At least the Cowboys will have the benefit of easier circumstances: at home against the lowly Detroit Lions. "We're 2-7 and we can't hide from that," Kitna said. "But we are a 2-7 team that just won one, so you are moving forward. You certainly have a better feel today. It's nice to come in and have things talked about positively." The Cowboys offense is ranked ninth overall (366ypg) with the fourth best ranked pass game (288ypg), but a 31st ranked running game (78ypg). They score the 19th most amount of points per-game (21.6ppg). Dez Bryant leads their offense with seven TD’s. The Cowboys go up against the Lions 21st ranked defense (351ypg), their 17th ranked pass rush (221ypg) and their 26th ranked rush defense (130ypg). The Lions defense allows the 20th most amount of points per-game (22.4ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC.
- Lions are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on fieldturf.
- Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Cowboys are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Cowboys are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite.
- Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 5-0 in Cowboys last 5 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0.
Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys
When: Sun, Nov 21, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Lions +7
Point-Spreads.com NFL Week 11 Picks on the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds
The Bottom Line: The Lions might not win, but they should cover. Be sure to get your NFL Week 11 Picks on the Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com
