The Dallas Cowboys will seek their second road win of the season today when they battle the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte (1:00pm ET start time, FOX). Sunday NFL Predictions like the Pokes chances at doing just that; Dallas is a -2 against the spread favorite while Carolina is a +110 moneyline odds play to earn its second win of the season. This afternoon’s game total is set at 46 points.
The situation is critical for the Cowboys this Sunday as they look to avoid a crippling 2-4 start to the season. With the Giants looking more Giant-like every week, Dallas faces a near must win game this afternoon against the Panthers if it is to have any hope at all of securing the NFC East title.
The Pokes were dominant in several ways last weekend as they ball for over 40 minutes, helping them produce 11 more first downs and 165 more yards than Baltimore, but somehow they found a way to lose the game.
It may be hard to muster after such a gut wrenching defeat, but Dallas must find a way to come out with the same kind of fire today against Carolina. If it does, the Panthers, unlike the Ravens, will eventually wilt.
Carolina is well rested as it enters this game off a bye week, but the match up is not in its favor here. The Panthers do well against teams with poor run defenses as the rush allows them to setup the pass. This is evident in their game results with a win over the Saints and a near miss against the 6-0 Falcons.
Carolina totaled 65 points in those two games (New Orleans and Atlanta are 31st and 27th against the run respectively), but in their other three contests they combined to score just 29 points. The Panthers other three opponents, Tampa Bay, NY Giants, and Seattle, rank 2nd, 16th, and 6th against the run.
Free Pick: Take the Cowboys -2.
Dallas Cowboys vs Carolina Panthers NFL Predictions:
Dallas Cowboys -2 (-115), Over 46 (-110), -130 (Moneyline)
Carolina Panthers +2 (-105), Under 46 (-110), +110 (Moneyline)
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