Los Angeles Rams vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction, 10/29/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 8

Game: Los Angeles Rams vs Dallas Cowboys

Date: Sunday, October 29, 2023

Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-5.5)

Total/Over-Under: 44.5

AT&T Stadium is the location where the Dallas Cowboys (4-2) will try to defeat the Los Angeles Rams (3-4) on Sunday. Los Angeles opens as 5.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 44.5.

The Los Angeles Rams step onto the field holding a record of 3-4 for this season. In their last contest, the Rams went up against the Steelers and took a loss by a final of 24-17. Matthew Stafford went 14/29 with 231 yds through the air and 1 TD. He had a QB rating of 72.6 and finished the contest with 1 interception. Royce Freeman was the rushing leader for the Rams with 12 attempts for 66 yards (5.5 yds per carry). Puka Nacua had an average of 19.3 yards per catch by recording 154 yds on 8 receptions. The Los Angeles Rams ran the ball 31 different times and amassed 135 yds, which is an average of 4.4 yards per carry. For the game, they ran 62 plays which totaled 354 yards. Los Angeles allowed 17 completions on 25 tries for a total of 214 yds, and a completion percentage of 68.0%. Against the rush, the Rams conceded 86 yards on 29 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yards per rush surrendered.

When talking about scoring, the Los Angeles Rams are averaging 22.1 points per outing. As a unit they're averaging 112.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 15th in the NFL. The Rams have tallied 2,556 total yards for this campaign. Los Angeles has accumulated 90 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 41 infractions for 368 yards. They have surrendered the ball 7 different times (6 interceptions and 1 fumble lost). In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Los Angeles has compiled 7 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns via the ground.

The Rams are sitting in 14th in the league in terms of team defense, allowing 20.1 points per contest. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.1 yards per running attempt and 117.0 yards on the ground per game this season. For the season, they have given up 819 rushing yards through 7 contests. When talking about yards through the air, the Rams have allowed 1,463 yards which puts them in 16th in football. They have yielded 209.0 yards per contest through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 58.1%. During the season, they have allowed 326.0 yards per outing which ranks them 13th in the NFL.

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The Cowboys come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the football field, the Cowboys went home victorious with a score of 20-17 when they played the Chargers. Dak Prescott carried the rock 7 times for 40 yards, finishing the contest with 5.7 yards per carry for Dallas. CeeDee Lamb had the best day in terms of receiving for the Cowboys, bringing in 7 balls for 117 yds (16.7 yards per catch). Dak Prescott (1 TD) walked away from the game with 272 yds on 21/30 through the air while his quarterback rate was 109.3. He didn't toss any picks and his average yds per pass attempt was 9.1 yards. Dallas relinquished 23 attempts on the ground for 53 yds (2.3 yards per rush). The Cowboys pass defense conceded a completion rate of 59.5%, relinquishing 219 yds on 22 for 37 passing. The Cowboys finished the contest with a total of 342 yards while running 61 plays (5.6 yds per play). Dallas ran the football for 3.7 yards per attempt, totaling 96 yds on 26 carries.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Cowboys rank 5th in the league averaging 25.7 PPG. During the season thus far, the Cowboys currently sit at 1,261 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 210.2 passing yards per contest, ranking them 20th in the league. They are averaging 119.7 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 718 yards overall. The Dallas Cowboys are averaging 329.8 yards per contest which ranks them 16th out of all teams in the NFL. The Dallas offense has racked up 357 penalty yards on 46 infractions, which has them sitting 8th in football in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 4 picks while conceding 2 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 67 first downs.

They have surrendered 8 touchdowns through the air as well as 177.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 3rd out of all teams. Dallas has allowed a total of 670 yards rushing (111.7 yards per contest) in addition to 4 touchdowns by way of the ground game this season. In total, they have conceded 100 points in total. They have 12 takeaways (4 fumbles and 8 picks) on the season. The Cowboys defense taken the field for 347 plays, which is 2nd in the NFL. The Cowboys are allowing 16.7 points per game, which has them sitting 4th of all teams in the NFL.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Cowboys -5.5 and over 44.5 total points

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