Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers Predictions October 18, 2026
The Green Bay Packers will beat the Dallas Cowboys 23-20 in our October 18 forecast. Jordan Love’s efficient October 4 performance offers a slight matchup edge against a Dallas defense that surrendered 419 yards on October 8. Confidence is low: those separate games offer a limited comparison, and neither Packers +1.5 (-111) nor the 50.5 total merits an official wager.
Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers prediction and best bet
Green Bay is the pick in this 2026 NFL matchup, but the official betting recommendation is Pass. Love’s accurate passing against Tampa Bay supplies the strongest reason to favor the Packers. Dallas subsequently struggled to contain that opponent, leaving a defensive concern that matters more to this forecast than the Cowboys’ status as a narrow favorite.
That is a slight edge, with substantial uncertainty. Green Bay scored only 17 points in its October 4 victory, and its defensive injury questions complicate the outlook. Picking the Packers to win a close game is reasonable; paying for either side of this spread requires a stronger advantage.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date: October 18, 2026.
Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Broadcast: NBC.
Dated records: Dallas stood at 2-3 after its October 8 loss. Green Bay reached 2-2 with its October 4 win.
SportsJaw spread: Dallas -1.5 (-113); Green Bay +1.5 (-111).
SportsJaw moneyline: Dallas -133; Green Bay +111. Total: Over 50.5 (-113); Under 50.5 (-108).
Dallas Cowboys outlook
Dallas lost 24-16 at home to Tampa Bay on October 8 before entering its mini-bye. Two interceptions on tipped passes and a KaVontae Turpin kickoff-return fumble contributed to a 3-0 turnover deficit. Those details matter: the giveaways came through different situations, so projecting another three-turnover game would be too aggressive.