The Washington Redskins host the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday Dec 27, as the Redskins look to spoil the Cowboys playoff chances. The teams have split their last 10 meetings, but the Cowboys have won their last two. NFL oddsmakers at SPORTSBETTING.com have the Cowboys as -7 point road favs over the Redskins with the over/under set at 42 points. Be sure to get your Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins NFL Week 16 Picks in now at SPORTSBETTING.com
The Cowboys (9-5) won in New Orleans 24-17 in Week 15 and are fighting Green Bay for a NFC Wild Card. Against the Saints, QB Tony Romo made 22 of 34 passes for 312 yards with one TD; overall he’s thrown for 3,886 yards with 23 TD’s and seven interceptions for a 97.8 passer rating. RB Marion Barber had 17 carries for 62 yards with two TD’s, while WR Miles Austin made seven catches for 139 yards with a TD. The Cowboys defense had four sacks and an interception on the day. Dallas' Pro Bowl lb DeMarcus Ware smells blood in the water as he takes on a Washington team that has surrendered 38 sacks this season . Ware leads his defense with 11 sacks and five forced fumble, he had two forced fumble last week against the Saints. If Ware is able to apply constant pressure on Redskins QB Jason Campbell it could result in a truck load of turnovers. The Cowboys third ranked offense will go against the Redskins eighth ranked defense, that is the fifth best team against the pass. The Cowboys have not swept the Redskins since the 2004 season. The Cowboys have averaged 21.7ppg and allowed 22.7ppg in their last three games. They are 4-3 SU on the road where they average 20.7ppg and give up an average 19.9ppg.They are 7-7 ATS and 6-8 over/under.
The Redskins (4-10) lost to the NY Giants 12-45 at home in Week 15. QB Jason Campbell made 15 of 28 passes for 192 yards with one TD and two interceptions; he was also their top rusher with two carries for 36 yards. RB Quinton Ganther pounded in a TD run, while TE Fred Davis made five catches for 65 yards with a TD. The Redskins 15th ranked pass game might be able to get some air time against the Cowboys 22nd ranked pass defense. WR Santana Moss leads the Skins receiving core with 755 yards receiving and three TD’s, but TE Fred Davis has been their go to guy with five TD’s in four games . They won’t get far with their 25th ranked running game against the Cowboys seventh ranked rush defense. Washington's London Fletcher ranks third in the league with 126 tackles. The Redskins have averaged 25.3ppg and allowed 30.3ppg in their last three games. They are 3-4 SU at home where they average 16.7ppg and allow 22.3ppg. They are 6-7-1 ATS and 8-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Cowboys are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Washington.
- Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings in Washington.
- Underdog is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
- Cowboys are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NFC East.
- Cowboys are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite.
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins
When: Sun, Dec 27, 2009 8:20 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBETTING.com
Pick: Redskins +7
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