Our Cowboys vs 49ers NFL prediction has underdog Dallas covering the spread of 4.5 points.
Dallas (3-3) visits San Francisco (3-4) after a bye week. In what should have been a time to rest and recuperate, the Cowboys spent the week facing an onslaught of criticism after their humiliating defeat to the Lions in Detroit.
The 49ers lost their Super Bowl rematch with the champion Chiefs at home. To make matters worse, several stars on offense are ailing. Brandon Aiyuk was lost for the season with a torn ACL. Deebo Samuel was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. They are missing running back Christian McCaffrey. And George Kittle has a sprained foot.
Offshore Odds: 49ers Are Slightly Favored at Home
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | +4.5 (-115) | +182 | O 46.5 (-110) |
| 49ers | -4.5 (-212) | -212 | U 46.5 (-110) |
The Neverending Drama Continues in Dallas
Considering the panic engulfing the organization, you would think the Cowboys are 1-5 instead of 3-3. They were blown out in two of their three losses. Since they did not have a game to prepare for after the battering in Detroit, there was plenty of time for the media to attack owner/general manager Jerry Jones for his team’s shaky play.
Jones insists head coach Mike McCarthy is not in jeopardy. He has angrily batted back criticism for not pursuing Derrick Henry. The running back is a frontrunner for the NFL MVP for the Ravens.
Gauging the Cowboys is difficult. On the one hand, they have plenty of talent. On the other, they beat two bad teams, the Browns and the Giants. And they were objectively lucky in defeating the Steelers. Still, it could be worse. They are very much in the postseason mix. Micah Parsons is dealing with a high ankle sprain but is expected to play. The Cowboys’ defense could feast on the shorthanded 49ers.
The 49ers Are Missing Several Stars
Aiyuk and McCaffrey are out and Kittle and Samuel are ailing. Quarterback Brock Purdy has limited options. He is not the type of QB who can win games individually.
Defensively, the 49ers have been inconsistent at inopportune times. The Cowboys are last in the NFL in rushing yards, and McCarthy favors the pass. That could benefit them in San Francisco. Additionally, the 49ers are missing so many stars that they cannot get into a shootout with the Cowboys.
Cowboys vs 49ers Prediction: Dallas Will Revive Its Hopes
Though the Cowboys have been under siege by the media and public, their desperation and facing a wounded opponent should let them keep the game close and possibly even win outright.
To be safe, our Cowboys vs 49ers prediction is to take the points.
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