Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts Betting Picks & Predictions
The Dallas Cowboys will beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 in our forecast, with Dallas’ modest advantage in the reported records providing the strongest team-based reason for the pick. The Cowboys’ favorite status reinforces that slight preference, but neither Dallas -4.5 (-110) nor the 51.5 total offers a convincing betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass, with low confidence in the forecast.
Dallas Cowboys vs Indianapolis Colts prediction and best bet
Dallas gets the winner call, but Indianapolis gets enough respect to keep the projected margin at four points. The Oct. 31 matchup report listed the Cowboys at 3-4 and the Colts at 2-5. That is a narrow distinction, especially with both teams listed at 4-3 against the spread. Indianapolis does not have a superior ATS record, and those matching marks reveal little about this particular matchup.
The best bet is Pass. Dallas -4.5 (-110) asks for a larger winning margin than our forecast, while Colts +4.5 (-110) offers only a half-point cushion against it. The projected 50 points also leave a small gap beneath 51.5. Neither difference warrants a wager on its own.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts, Nov. 8, 2026, in the 2026 NFL season.
Record snapshot: VegasInsider’s Oct. 31 report listed Dallas at 3-4 and Indianapolis at 2-5. Both were 4-3 against the spread; Dallas was 5-2 over/under and Indianapolis 4-3.
SportsJaw moneyline: Dallas -230; Indianapolis +191.
SportsJaw odds: Dallas Cowboys -4.5 (-110); Indianapolis Colts +4.5 (-110). Moneyline: Dallas Cowboys -230; Indianapolis Colts +191. Total: Over 51.5 (-110); Under 51.5 (-110).