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MatchupBest availableDraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsCircaBet105BovadaHard RockIntertopsPinnacleUnibetYouWagertheScore Bet
Nov 1, 1:00 PM ETArizona CardinalsDallas Cowboys
Best available+290FanDuel-305DraftKings
DraftKings+245-305BEST
FanDuel+290BEST-360
BetMGM+260-325
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Circa+275-330
Bet105+262-315
Bovada+260-320
Hard Rock+260-350
Intertops+260-320
Pinnacle+261-314
Unibet+285-385
YouWager+255-330
theScore Bet+290BEST-380

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Arizona Cardinals56%
44%Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: AT&T Stadium — Arlington, TX

Article updated Oct 31, 2:35 AM EDT

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Dallas Cowboys will beat the Arizona Cardinals, with a projected score of Dallas 31, Arizona 24. Arizona’s poor pressure production on third-and-long gives Dak Prescott a favorable passing matchup, while Dallas brings encouraging recent rushing production. The supplied Cowboys -7 (-108) and 54.5 total offer no compelling betting edge, making Pass the official recommendation despite the Dallas forecast.

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys prediction and best bet

Dallas gets the nod because Arizona’s defensive weaknesses offer the Cowboys two plausible ways to sustain offense. The Cardinals rank 23rd in rushing yards allowed, and Dallas just ran for 204 yards against Philadelphia. On third-and-long, Arizona has allowed 10.9 yards per pass attempt while generating pressure at the NFL’s second-lowest rate in those situations.

That combination favors Prescott, but winning and covering seven points are separate judgments. Trey McBride gives Arizona a productive receiving option, and Jeremiyah Love returns to the backfield. Dallas also has unresolved injuries on both sides of the ball. The forecast is Dallas 31, Arizona 24, with low confidence. The best bet is Pass.

Odds, game time and how to watch

Game: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, NFL Week 8 of the 2026 season.

Kickoff: Sunday, November 1, 2026, noon CT.

Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.

Television: FOX Sports and FOX 4 DFW.

SportsJaw moneyline: Arizona +261; Dallas -314.

SportsJaw odds: Arizona Cardinals +7 (-112); Dallas Cowboys -7 (-108). Moneyline: Arizona Cardinals +261; Dallas Cowboys -314. Total: Over 54.5 (-110); Under 54.5 (-108).

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Arizona Cardinals outlook

McBride is the strongest reason to expect Arizona to remain competitive. He enters this matchup leading the NFL with 59 receptions, alongside 472 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Jacoby Brissett’s league-leading 282 pass attempts show how much work the passing offense has carried. McBride’s production gives the Cardinals a credible route to move the ball even if their running game struggles.

Love’s return offers another option. Arizona reports that he is available after missing two games with an ankle issue, and he remains its leading rusher with 67 carries for 245 yards. His presence could ease the burden on Brissett, although the blocking situation makes an immediate rushing improvement uncertain.

Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and right guard Isaiah Adams are on injured reserve. Jon Gaines II is also out, while center Hjalte Froholdt is questionable with a knee injury. Those absences complicate both protection and run blocking.

Finishing drives is the other concern. Arizona converted just one of 10 red-zone opportunities over its previous two games after producing touchdowns on nine of 13 in its first four. Love can help, but that recent scoring difficulty keeps the upset forecast out of reach.

Dallas Cowboys outlook

Dallas enters after an October 26 win over Philadelphia featuring 204 rushing yards and three Prescott touchdown passes. The Cowboys used 38 rushing attempts to reach that season-best yardage total. Against an Arizona defense ranked 23rd in rushing yards allowed, that performance supplies a practical reason to expect Dallas to keep the run involved.

The broader offensive identity still favors passing. Dallas has called pass plays on 66.4% of its snaps, second-highest in the NFL. The Philadelphia result suggests the Cowboys have another option when the matchup suits it, although one game is too small a sample to assume a lasting change in approach.

Prescott’s protection remains a concern: he has been pressured on 16 of 27 third-and-long dropbacks. Arizona’s weak pressure numbers make this matchup more inviting, but Dallas would still benefit from avoiding those situations.

Personnel uncertainty limits enthusiasm for laying a touchdown. George Pickens is questionable with shoulder and hamstring injuries after three consecutive limited practices. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark is questionable with a back injury. KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters are out, while rookie safety Caleb Downs returned to full Friday participation and has no injury designation.

Key matchup factors

The key interaction is protection against pressure. Prescott has frequently faced pressure on third-and-long, yet Arizona’s 31.4% pressure rate in those situations suggests the Cardinals may struggle to exploit that vulnerability. Dallas should have opportunities to extend drives if that pattern continues.

Arizona’s blocking injuries and recent red-zone failures weigh against its passing production. The Cardinals need McBride’s catches to produce touchdowns, especially if Dallas establishes its run.

As of October 31, qualified SportsJaw handicappers favored Arizona +7 (-112) at 67%, while the blended spread consensus favored Arizona at 52%. That is meaningful counterevidence to a Dallas cover, not a win probability. The forecast still favors Dallas outright.

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys spread prediction

Spread recommendation: Pass on Arizona Cardinals +7 (-112) and Dallas Cowboys -7 (-108). The projected seven-point margin lands exactly on the spread, leaving no cushion for a Dallas bet.

Arizona’s receiving production and Dallas’ questionable contributors make taking the points plausible. Conversely, the Cardinals’ depleted offensive line and scoring problems could leave them chasing the game. The blended spread consensus remains 52% Arizona, although the reported day-over-day change was three percentage points toward Dallas. Neither the matchup nor that movement makes either price attractive enough to recommend.

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys total prediction

Total recommendation: Pass on Over 54.5 (-110) and Under 54.5 (-108). The forecast totals 55 points, only half a point above the line. Dallas’ recent rushing output and Arizona’s third-and-long defensive results favor scoring, but that narrow projected difference offers little room for error.

Arizona’s red-zone slump and offensive-line absences could suppress its contribution. The consensus also diverges: sportsbook support favors Over at 67%, while SportsJaw community support favors Under at 100%. The blended figure is 54% Over. Those percentages describe preference, not the probability of clearing 54.5.

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Projected Score & Betting Picks

Game forecast: Dallas Cowboys 31, Arizona Cardinals 24. Dallas has the more favorable matchup between its recent rushing production and Arizona’s run defense, plus a potential passing-down advantage when Prescott needs time. Those factors make the Cowboys the likely winner.

The strongest counterargument is that Arizona can stay competitive through McBride while Love’s return improves its offensive options. Pickens’ uncertain availability also leaves a question around Dallas’ passing personnel. Confidence is low because those factors could materially change the margin and scoring. The official SportsJaw wager is Pass. Both spread selections and both total directions remain passes at the supplied prices.

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Cardinals24

Cowboys31

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Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Pass on Arizona Cardinals +7 (-112) and Dallas Cowboys -7 (-108).

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Pass on Over 54.5 (-110) and Under 54.5 (-108).

Sources

  • Arizona CardinalsInjury Report: Week 8 vs Cowboys
  • Dallas CowboysCowboys-Cardinals: How to Watch, Listen, Stream in Week 8
  • Dallas CowboysHere We Goooo: 3 things the Cowboys must do to beat the Cardinals
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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Arizona Cardinals+400 → +261Moved
  • Moneyline · Dallas Cowboys-535 → -314Moved
  • Spread · Arizona Cardinals+10.5 (-110) → +7 (-112)Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Cowboys-10.5 (-110) → -7 (-108)Moved
  • Total · Over47.5 (-110) → 54.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under47.5 (-110) → 54.5 (-108)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Arizona Cardinals
2-5 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Dallas Cowboys
3-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2026-10-31T06:35:38.044Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

That combination favors Prescott, but winning and covering seven points are separate judgments. Trey McBride gives Arizona a productive receiving option, and Jeremiyah Love returns to the backfield. Dallas also has unresolved injuries on both sides of the ball. The forecast is Dallas 31, Arizona 24, with low confidence. The best bet is Pass.

Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. and right guard Isaiah Adams are on injured reserve. Jon Gaines II is also out, while center Hjalte Froholdt is questionable with a knee injury. Those absences complicate both protection and run blocking.

Personnel uncertainty limits enthusiasm for laying a touchdown. George Pickens is questionable with shoulder and hamstring injuries after three consecutive limited practices. Defensive tackle Kenny Clark is questionable with a back injury. KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters are out, while rookie safety Caleb Downs returned to full Friday participation and has no injury designation.

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