New England Patriots vs Dallas Cowboys Go Head-to-Head with 43 Point Predicted Score

Game outlook

The game total is 43 points. The New England Patriots are coming off a win against the New York Jets, but are 1-2 SU and ATS heading into this matchup. The Dallas Cowboys are 2-1 SU and ATS, following an upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots have several players listed as out and questionable for the game, while the Cowboys are facing multiple questions marks with their offensive line.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 10/1/2023 @ 4:25pm EST

Where: AT&T Stadium Stadium Patriots vs Cowboys Betting Odds Moneyline: Patriots +235 | Cowboys -278

Spread: Patriots +6.5 (-110) | Cowboys -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 43.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 74%.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots have started the 2021 season with a record of 1-2 (1-2 against the spread). Last week they recorded their first win, a 15-point victory against the New York Jets that extended their winning streak over the team to fifteen games. Mac Jones completed 15 of 29 passing attempts for 201 yards and a touchdown, while Ezekiel Elliott rushed for eighty yards on sixteen carries. It was the first time since 2000 that the Patriots avoided an 0-3 start under longstanding head coach Bill Belichick. NE are currently ranked 24th in offense, scoring an average of 18.50 points per game, and 17th in defense, allowing an average of 24.50 points per game. They have been led by QB Jones who has passed for 748 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, with his favourite targets being WR Kendrick Bourne (14 receptions for 139 yards and two scores) and TE Hunter Henry (13 receptions for 125 yards and two scores). The running game has been a combination of Rhamondre Stevenson (46 carries for 134 yards and 1 touchdown) and Elliott (28 carries for 122 yards). The Patriots defense has allowed 19.7 points (11th) and 270.3 total yards per game (5th), including 177.0 passing yards (5th) and 93.3 rushing yards (9th). After conceding 49 points in their first two games, they limited their last opponents, New York, 5 points. To strengthen their defense they need to improve their ability to sack the quarterback (7 sacks in 3 games) and generate more takeaways (1 interception). Record: 1-2 (1-2 ATS) Offense rank: 24th (averaged 18.50 points per game) Net Yards (total): 342.7 total yards (13th) Rushing yards: 235.7 passing yards (11th) and 107.0 rushing yards (14th) Defense rank: 17th (allowing an average of 24.50 points to be scored against them per game) Net Yards (defense): 270.3 total yards (5th) Passing Yards (defense): 177.0 passing yards