Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction NFL Picks 12/9/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cincinnati and Dallas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Bengals and Cowboys.

Bengals Defense Has Failed the Team

The Bengals' defense has failed this team and if they even had half a defense this is easily a playoff team. In the last game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the offense scored 38 points, but the defense gave up 44 points and that led to the defeat. Joe Burrow completed 28 of his 38 passes for 309 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. The defense allowed Russell Wilson to throw for 414 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals overall are averaging 27.9 points while their defense is giving up 28.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 31st. Orlando Brown Jr is dealing with a knee injury and is questionable heading into this game. Joe Burrow is playing like an MVP but his defense has all but taken him out of consideration. 

Cowboys Have Won Two Straight

The Cowboys all of a sudden have confidence heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against the Washington Commanders, the Cowboys won 34-26 and in the last game against the New York Giants, they were able to secure the 27-20 victory. Cooper Rush completed 21 of his 36 passes for 195 yards one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Rico Dowdle had a strong game putting up 112 yards and a touchdown on the mound. Dak Prescott is still out but Cooper Rush appears to be picking up a little confidence right now. 

The Cowboys on the season is averaging 20.7 points while their defense is giving up 28. Points per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the defense is ranked 29th. In this game, Cooper Rush is going to need to have a big game. 

Why the Cowboys Will Cover Against the Bengals

• The Cowboys have won each of their last 12 December games at AT&T Stadium.
• The Bengals have lost each of their last nine road games against NFC East opponents on a winning streak.
• The Cowboys have covered the spread in 14 of their last 16 games at AT&T Stadium against teams that held a losing record.
• The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games in December.
• The Bengals have lost the first half in seven of their last eight Week 14 road games.
• The Cowboys have won the first quarter in each of their last two games as underdogs against the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction

Give me the Cowboys getting the points here. The Cowboys are going to have no issue running up the score against the Bengals' defense. It doesn’t matter who’s under center across from the Bengals' defense, they aren’t going to find success. Look for Cooper Rush to have a big game here, and that will be the difference. It might not be enough to win, but their offense is going to keep them in this game, and at most, they lose by a field goal. Back the Cowboys against the spread here.