Fresh off their bye week, the Lions journey to Dallas hoping to increase their profitable streak to 3 video games.
The Lions opened at -3 against the Cowboys in Week 6 at the BetMGM online sportsbook on Sunday night time.
Early betting has seen no motion on the Lions' unfold, though the worth has elevated from -110 to -115.
Dallas additionally enters Sunday's sport on a profitable streak. After falling to the Ravens in Week 3 to fall to 1-2, Dallas received two straight against the Giants and Steelers to rise above .500.
Below, bettors can discover my Lions vs. Cowboys prediction for Sunday's Week 6 contest based mostly on NFL betting lines.
Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction: Detroit Spread Too Short
I'm betting the Lions to cowl the unfold (-3, -115) against the Cowboys in Week 6.
Detroit carries two clear matchup benefits over the Cowboys that ought to produce a victory.
First, the Lions ought to run the ball at will against a Cowboys protection incapable of stopping the run. Per Pro Football Focus, Detroit is fifth in rush offensive grades, whereas the Cowboys are thirty second in rush protection.
It's additionally a good sell-high spot on Dallas, which simply confronted two groups twenty eighth or worse in PFF's rush offensive grades. However, they're 0-2 straight up (SU) against groups tenth or higher.
Additionally, Dallas' offensive line goes to have its fingers full with a robust Detroit move rush.
The Lions are second in PFF's strain grades. Conversely, Dallas ranks twenty sixth in PFF's pass-blocking grades.
If Dallas cannot defend Dak Prescott, I query how they transfer the ball down subject against a Detroit move protection that is quietly T-Twelfth in PFF's protection grades.
Additionally, Lions head coach Dan Campbell has produced robust outcomes when given prolonged relaxation.
Campbell is 12-5-1 SU with eight or extra days between video games and 7-3-1 SU with 10 or extra days to organize, no matter whether or not he is a market favourite or underdog.
Plus, he is 7-3 against the unfold (ATS) as a favourite of -3 or shorter and 17-9 ATS total as a market favourite.
One remaining ingredient value contemplating with Campbell: he does rather well in revenge spots.
Since the starting of final season, Campbell is 9-2 ATS against groups who received the earlier assembly, together with 7-1 as a market favourite.
Pair these traits with Detroit's matchup edges, and I'll again the Lions at -3 or higher on Sunday afternoon.
