Cardinals vs Cowboys Prediction 11/1/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

The Arizona Cardinals and the Dallas Cowboys meet Sunday in NFL action from AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Here’s a Cardinals vs Cowboys prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Cardinals vs Cowboys pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Arizona Cardinals Betting Preview

It’s been another rough year for the Cardinals so far. Arizona opened with a win over the LA Chargers, then fell to the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants and Detroit Lions in the next four outings. The Cards would then beat the LA Rams before another loss to the Denver Broncos. Over seven games that gives the team a 2-5 record.

In the Denver game last Sunday the Cardinals had a 6-6 tie late in the second quarter then gave up a 62-yard rushing touchdown to Bo Nix. In the second, Arizona managed to get to a 20-13 deficit briefly before giving up another 10 points in a 30-16 loss. QB Jacoby Brissett was 27-of-48 for 272 yards and a touchdown. Bam Knight added seven carries for 48 yards.

Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview

Over on the Cowboys’ side, they’ve had quite the choppy year themselves. Dallas opened up the season at 2-2 overall with wins over the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans alongside losses to the Giants and Ravens. After two more losses to the Buccaneers and Packers, the Cowboys beat the Eagles for a 3-4 record in their first seven outings.

Matched up against the Eagles on Monday the Cowboys posted a touchdown in the first quarter and another in the second on the way to a 20-14 advantage by the break. Dallas added another TD in the third and one last in the fourth for a 38-21 victory in the end. QB Dak Prescott put up a 15-of-27 line for 212 yards and three scores during the victory effort.

Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends: Week 8

Why the Dallas Cowboys will win

• The Cardinals have lost 13 of their last 14 Week 8 road games against NFC opponents.
• The Cowboys have won eight of their last nine home games against the Cardinals following a road win.
• The Cowboys have covered the spread in each of their last four Week 8 home games.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five day games against teams that held a losing record.
• The favorites have won the first quarter in each of the Cowboys’ last six Week 8 games.
• The Cardinals have lost the first half in each of their last seven Week 8 games as underdogs.

Why the Arizona Cardinals will win

• The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Cardinals and Cowboys.
• The Cowboys have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
• The Cowboys have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games without DaRon Bland.
• The Cardinals have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against NFC East opponents.
• The Cowboys have lost the first half in each of their last four November home games against NFC West opponents.
• The underdogs have won the first quarter in four of the last five games between the Cardinals and Cowboys.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Cowboys’ last nine games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Five of the Cardinals’ last six games against NFC East opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts

• Javonte Williams has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances following a win.
• Dak Prescott has recorded 279+ passing yards in each of the Cowboys’ last four home games against NFC opponents.
• Jake Ferguson has recorded 19+ receiving yards in each of his last eight appearances in Sunday day games with the Cowboys as home favorites.
• Dak Prescott has recorded 12+ rushing yards in each of his last 11 appearances in day games against NFC West opponents.
• KaVontae Turpin has recorded 12+ rushing and receiving yards in 10 of the Cowboys’ last 11 home games against NFC opponents.
• Dak Prescott has recorded 25+ completions in 13 of the Cowboys’ last 16 Sunday day games as favorites.
• Heading into Week 8, Dak Prescott has recorded the equal-most passing touchdowns in a single game this season (4 vs Commanders, Week 2).

Arizona Cardinals Player Prop Facts

• Trey McBride has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Cardinals’ last eight day games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
• Jacoby Brissett has recorded 243+ passing yards in 12 of the Cardinals’ last 15 games as underdogs following a loss.
• Elijah Higgins has recorded 17+ receiving yards in each of the Cardinals’ last seven road games against NFC opponents.
• James Conner has recorded 55+ rushing yards in each of his last six appearances in day games against NFC East opponents.
• Kendrick Bourne has recorded 38+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog in games with a total points line of at least 50.0.
• Jacoby Brissett has recorded 24+ completions in each of the Cardinals’ last four Sunday games as underdogs.
• Heading into Week 8, Jacoby Brissett has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (3 vs Giants, Week 4).

Matchup/League Facts

• Heading into Week 8, the Cowboys rank 32nd in the NFL in 1st downs against (159) this season.
• Heading into Week 8, the Cowboys rank T1st in the NFL in Q3 win percentage (71.4) this season.
• Heading into Week 8, the Cardinals rank 32nd in the NFL in points allowed per game (29.7) this season.
• Heading into Week 8, the Cardinals rank 32nd in the NFL in red zone percentage (42.9%) this season.

Cardinals vs Cowboys Prediction

I’ll take the Cowboys here. Dallas actually looked pretty good on Monday against a struggling Eagles squad, putting up 416 yards of offense and 25 first downs. The defense gave up 321 yards and 23 first downs on the other side, surrendering just 5-of-12 on third downs as well. The Cowboys really needed that 38-point outburst after scoring just 29 combined over the previous pair (both losses)

As for the Cards, they gave up 377 yards and 18 first downs in their loss to Denver. It was something of a sloppy game with Arizona committing nine of the 20 total flags for 59 yards. The Cardinals have given up 30 or more points in all five of their losses this season.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Dallas Cowboys -6.5