Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction NFL Picks 10/6/24

Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) vs Dallas Cowboys (2-2)

Game Info: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 8:20 pm (Acrisure Stadium)

Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 / Dallas Cowboys +2.5 --- Over/Under: 44.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers meet Sunday in NFL action from Acrisure Stadium. Here’s a Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Cowboys vs Steelers pick. We will examine:

The Dallas Cowboys' recent form and player performance

The Pittsburgh Steelers' recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Dallas Cowboys

Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Pittsburgh Steelers

Recent betting trends in games played between the Cowboys vs Steelers

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Cowboys vs Steelers game

Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview

The Cowboys got off to a nice start this year, taking out the Cleveland Browns 33-17 in their opener. Dallas came back down to earth in the next two outings, falling to the Saints 44-19 and the Ravens 28-25 to drop to 1-2 on the young season.

Game four against the rival New York Giants was a road win for Dallas—but a close one. The Cowboys put up points in every quarter (and allowed points in every quarter) in a 20-15 result. Dak Prescott posted 221 passing yards and two scores, while CeeDee Lamb caught seven balls for 98 yards and a TD.

Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview

Over on the Steelers’ side, they kicked off the 2024 season with a nice string of victories. Pittsburgh beat the Falcons 18-10 in their opener, then took out the Broncos 13-6 on the road. Game three was another win, this time 20-10 over the Chargers.

Pittsburgh ran into some trouble with a road matchup against the Colts last weekend. The Steelers were down 17-3 by halftime and eventually fell 27-24. Justin Fields posted 312 pass yards and a TD while also leading the rush on 10 carries for 55 yards and two more scores.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Cowboys' last five Sunday games has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Five of the Steelers' last six home games against NFC opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Pittsburgh Steelers Player Prop Facts

  • Russell Wilson has recorded 227+ passing yards in six of his last seven home appearances against NFC East opponents.
  • Najee Harris has recorded 14+ receiving yards in each of the Steelers' last four games as home favorites.
  • Russell Wilson has recorded 21+ rushing yards in each of his last eight October appearances with his team as a home favorite.
  • Justin Fields has scored a touchdown in each of his last four home appearances.
  • George Pickens has recorded 57+ rushing and receiving yards in six of the Steelers' last seven Sunday games.
  • Justin Fields has recorded 19+ completions in three of his last four home appearances.
  • Russell Wilson has thrown three or more touchdowns in seven of his last 11 October appearances against NFC opponents.
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick is just one away from 20 career interceptions (including playoffs).

Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts

  • Dak Prescott has recorded 293+ passing yards in each of the Cowboys' last four games following a road win.
  • Jake Ferguson has recorded 44+ receiving yards in six of his last seven Sunday appearances.
  • Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 32+ rushing yards in each of his 20 previous Sunday regular-season appearances with the Cowboys as road underdogs.
  • Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 49+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his 20 previous Sunday regular-season appearances with the Cowboys as road underdogs.
  • Ezekiel Elliott has scored a touchdown in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog.
  • Dak Prescott has recorded 25+ completions in four of the Cowboys' last five games following a road win.
  • Dak Prescott has thrown two or more touchdowns in five of his last six appearances against AFC North opponents.
  • Trevon Diggs is just one away from 20 career interceptions.

Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

I’m leaning Steelers. Pittsburgh posted 404 total yards (282 passing) and 23 first downs against the Colts, but a slow start and a couple of lost fumbles torpedoed any hope the Steelers had in that game. Pittsburgh also gave up eight of 15 third-down tries and had zero takeaways on defense. For most of the game, it was a pretty listless performance on one or both sides. Pittsburgh needs a good rebound this weekend. 

As for Dallas, they weren’t exactly dominant in their win over a struggling Giants team last weekend. The Cowboys had 293 total yards (80 rushing), 14 first downs, and a whopping 11 penalties for 89 yards in that one. The defense was pretty good overall though, giving up just 26 rush yards, 16 first downs, and 5-of-16 on third-down conversions. This one’s got the makings of a lower-scoring slugfest if both defenses are on point. Should be a fun game to finish off the Sunday slate.

Andrew’s Pick Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5

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