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Steelers Favored to Win Against Cowboys as they Face Off at Acrisure Stadium

This Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The Cowboys, with a record of 2-2, are coming off a win against the New York Giants, while the Steelers, with a record of 3-1, suffered their first loss against the Indianapolis Colts. Kick-off is set for 8:20 PM ET, with Pittsburgh opening as a two-point home favorite. Currently, Pittsburgh is favored to win with a line of -2.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cowboys +120 | Steelers -140
• Spread: Cowboys +2.5 (-110) | Steelers -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 44 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.

Dallas vs Pittsburgh Stats

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys secured a 20-15 victory over the New York Giants, improving their record to 2-2 for the season. Despite a lackluster offensive performance, Dak Prescott stood out with 221 yards and two touchdowns. Prescott has now won his last 13 starts against the Giants and attributes their success to the strong offensive line. Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey had a mixed performance, missing a late field goal that gave the Giants a last opportunity. The team is facing concerns with injuries to Micah Parsons and Demarcus Lawrence, who will both miss time. Rookie CB Caelen Carson and Markquese Bell are also dealing with injuries but could potentially play in the next game. With a power ranking of 8, the Cowboys are ranked 10th in offense and 25th in defense, with a record of 2-2 for the season.

Pittsburgh Steelers Analysis

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of their season against Indianapolis last Sunday, primarily due to mistakes that mounted throughout the game. Quarterback Justin Fields had a solid performance, with two rushing touchdowns and an 8-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth. However, the game ended with a botched snap on Pittsburgh's final possession, for which Fields took responsibility. Despite Fields' efforts, key fumbles from George Pickens and Najee Harris directly led to points for the Colts. Additionally, injuries to James Daniels, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Nick Herbig added to Pittsburgh's challenges. The Steelers currently have a power ranking of 11 and stand at #24 for offense, scoring an average of 17.00 points per game. However, they are ranked #1 for defense, giving up an average of 8.67 points per game. In their last 3 matchups against Dallas, Pittsburgh has won 3 out of 4 games.

Steelers Eyeing Victory as Justin Fields Takes on Cowboys Deficient Defense

During the previous week's game against the Colts, Justin Fields demonstrated his versatile skillset by coming close to leading Pittsburgh to a comeback victory. However, despite Fields' strong performance, attention has shifted towards Russell Wilson's status, with updates being continuously provided by the Steelers. Mike Tomlin confirmed that Wilson, who is dealing with a calf injury, will be participating in team drills during practice this week. Although Wilson is not expected to start against the Cowboys, there is the possibility of Fields seeing significant playing time. With two key defenders missing for Dallas, including Demarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons, the matchup favors the Steelers offense, particularly Najee Harris. Dallas's defensive struggles against the run make them vulnerable, ranking 27th in the league by allowing 145 yards per game. In this scenario, Pittsburgh is poised to secure a victory and cover the spread at home.

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