Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks Week 3 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/23/2018

Sunday, September 23, 2018

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The Dallas Cowboys head to CenturyLink Field to play the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, September 23, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Seattle as 3 point favorites. The total has been set at 44.5.

The Cowboys are 1-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 0-2-0. The Seahawks are 0-1-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 1-1-0.

Valuable Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

The Dallas Cowboys are 0-2-0 against the over/under

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-1-0 against the spread

Important Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends

The Seattle Seahawks are 1-1-0 against the over/under

The Seattle Seahawks are 0-1-1 against the spread

Key Dallas Cowboys Injuries

09/16/18 DE Randy Gregory Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Seattle
09/16/18 S Xavier Woods Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Seattle
09/07/18 DE Datone Jones Knee is out indefinitely
09/07/18 G Parker Ehinger Knee IR
09/04/18 WR Cedrick Wilson Shoulder IR
09/04/18 S Jameill Showers Knee IR
09/04/18 G Marcus Martin Toe IR
09/04/18 WR Noah Brown Hamstring IR
08/23/18 C Travis Frederick Illness is out indefinitely
06/15/18 DL David Irving Suspension 4- game suspension (elgible to return 10/7 vs Houston)

Key Seattle Seahawks Injuries

09/17/18 CB Tre Flowers Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Dallas
09/17/18 LB K.J. Wright Knee is questionable Sunday vs Dallas
09/17/18 LB Bobby Wagner Groin is questionable Sunday vs Dallas
09/17/18 G D.J. Fluker Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Dallas
09/17/18 S Delano Hill Hamstring is questionable Sunday vs Dallas
09/12/18 WR Doug Baldwin Knee is out indefinitely
09/08/18 CB Dontae Johnson Hip IR
09/04/18 LB Erik Walden Hip IR
09/04/18 RB J.D. McKissic Foot IR
09/04/18 T Jamarco Jones Ankle IR
09/04/18 QB Austin Davis Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 CB Byron Maxwell Hip IR
07/26/18 S Kam Chancellor Neck is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Dallas Cowboys are 14th in the National Football League in points scored with 28. They have run 107 plays this year for 530 yards, which ranks them 14th in the NFL in total offense. The Cowboys average 5 yards per play, which is 14th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 33 1st downs this season, ranking them 13th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Dallas has run for 232 yards as a unit, which ranks 2nd in the league. They've run 47 times, averaging 4.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Cowboys have been penalized on offense 16 times for 132 yards so far this year, which has them 24th in the NFL in penalties. Dak Prescott has passed for 330 yards this year. He's completed 35 throws while attempting 54 passes for a completion percentage of 64.8%. His quarterback rating this season is 87.7. He averages 9.4 yards per completion and 6.1 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Dallas is 13th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 29. They have given up a total of 548 yards on D, which is 8th in the league. The Cowboys are 11th in yards per play allowed with 4.3. Their pass defense has allowed 4.6 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 7th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 50 throws on 70 attempts against the Dallas Cowboys defense this season, ranking them 31st and 22nd in the league. The Dallas pass defense has also surrendered a total of 366 yards in the air, which is 11th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 49 attempts for 182 yards this season, putting them in 8th place in the NFL against the run. The Cowboys have had 12 penalties for 104 yards on defense this year. That places them 12th in the league. They've allowed a score on 28.6% of possessions on defense, which is 10th in the NFL.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Seattle Seahawks have run for 138 yards as a team, which ranks 23rd in the NFL. They've run 38 times, averaging 3.6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Seahawks have been penalized on offense 12 times for 82 yards so far this season, which has them 1st in the league in penalties. They are 11th in the NFL in points scored with 41. They have run 119 plays this season for 582 yards, which ranks them 15th in the league in total offense. The Seahawks average 4.9 yards per play, which is 18th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 30 1st downs this year, placing them 19th overall as an offensive unit. Russell Wilson averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt and 12.8 yards per completion. He has completed 41 passes on 69 attempts for a completion percentage of 59.4%. His quarterback rating is 89.3. He has thrown for 524 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Seahawks rush defense has allowed 59 attempts for 232 yards this year, putting them in 19th place in the league against the run. Seattle has committed 14 penalties for 115 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 11th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 32% of possessions on defense, which is 14th in the league. They are 14th in the league in points allowed on defense with 51. They have surrendered a total of 741 yards on D, which is 11th in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks are ranked 4th in yards per play allowed with 5.5. Their pass defense has given up 6.7 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 6th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 50 passes on 73 attempts against the Seattle defense this season, placing them 10th and 18th in the National Football League. The Seahawks pass defense has also given up a total of 509 yards through the air, which is 6th overall in total pass defense.

Who will win tonight's Cowboys/Seahawks NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Seahawks -3

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