Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our week 2 Saints vs Cowboys pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover in Arlington.

The Cowboys are favored on the money line at -290 as they host the Saints at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The Saints are +235 on the money line, and the current point spread has the Cowboys -6.5. The game will be televised on FOX, and the over/under line is set at 45.5 points.

Saints vs. Cowboys Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys
Where: Arlington at AT&T Stadium
Date: Sunday, September 15th
Betting Odds DAL -6.5, NO +235 | DAL -290 O/U 45.5

Saints Preview:

The Saints' most recent game was a 47-10 victory over the Panthers, improving their record to 1-0. New Orleans dominated from the start, leading 17-0 after the 1st quarter. Even though they were only favored by -3.5, the Saints won by 37 points, with the combined 57 points going over the 41.5-point total line.

After the 2nd quarter, the Saints led 30-3, and both Derek Carr and Eddy Piñeiro contributed to the scoring. In the 4th quarter, the Saints added 10 more points, including a touchdown from Jamaal Williams. Blake Grupe also had a strong game, making field goals of 57, 44, and 52 yards.

Saints Offense Breakdown

In their 47-10 win over the Panthers, the Saints' offense was efficient, picking up 22 first downs and racking up 199 yards through the air on just 24 passing attempts. Derek Carr, who completed 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards, led the team with a passer rating of 142. New Orleans' passing attack was bolstered by three touchdowns, with a completion percentage of 79.2% and a 53.8% conversion rate on third down.

On the ground, the Saints rushed for 180 yards on 37 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per attempt. Alvin Kamara was the leading rusher, gaining 83 yards on 15 carries and finding the end zone once. Rashid Shaheed led the team in receiving with 73 yards and a touchdown, including a 59-yard reception.

Saints Team Defense

In their most recent game, the Saints' defense was dominant, holding the Panthers to just 10 points and 193 total yards in a 47-10 victory. The Saints' run defense was particularly strong, allowing only 58 yards on 20 attempts. Against the pass, they gave up just 135 yards and limited Carolina to a 41.9% completion percentage. New Orleans' defense also forced two interceptions and allowed the Panthers to convert only 10% of their third down attempts. They also had four sacks in the game.

Cowboys Preview:

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

The Cowboys' offense had a tough time on third down, converting just 28.6% of their chances and finishing with only 15 first downs in their 33-17 win over the Browns. Dallas managed just 163 yards through the air on 32 attempts and was held to 102 yards on the ground. They also allowed three sacks in the game.

Dak Prescott threw for 179 yards and one touchdown, completing 59% of his passes. Ezekiel Elliott led the team with 40 rushing yards and one touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb had 61 yards receiving.

Cowboys Team Defense

The Cowboys' defense came up with six sacks and forced two interceptions in their 33-17 win over the Browns. They held Cleveland to just 13.3% on third down and limited them to 93 yards on 19 rushing attempts. Dallas defended the pass well, allowing only 137 yards through the air and just one touchdown.

Overall, the Cowboys allowed just 230 total yards to the Browns and held them to a 53.3% completion rate. Dallas also won the quarterback hit battle, finishing with a +13 differential compared to Cleveland.

Saints vs Cowboys Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 20 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Dallas has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 30 points per game while allowing 16. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
The Saints have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Although the Cowboys have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.