The Seahawks are the latest team to have to travel to Dallas to take on the offensive juggernaut that is the Dallas Cowboys. Fresh of a 31-13 loss to the 49ers, the Seahawks’ season is spiralling out of control, and they will struggle to get things back on track this week, against a Cowboys team on a 3-game winning streak.
Below, we will dissect the matchup, previewing how we think things will play out, and give out our NFL Best Bet. Make sure you are following Before You Bet, as we will have dedicated NFL betting tips for all primetime NFL games this season, as well as a preview of the main NFL slate on Mondays. All for free!
NFL Week 13 Preview & Betting Tips
Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys
AT&T Stadium, Friday 1st December, 12:15pm (AEDT)
Last Week
As mentioned, the Seahawks went down last week to the 49ers, and are now in the sandwich spot of a brutal 3-week schedule, where they will head to the Bay area to take on the 49ers again next week. Last week, the Seahawks were never in the game, as the 49ers shot out to a 24-3 halftime lead, eventually outgaining the Seahawks 377 total yards to 220. Geno Smith struggled, passing for only 180 yards and 0 touchdowns, with rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba leading the team with just 41 yards receiving. This offense is struggling, and this isn’t a great place to change that.
As for the Cowboys, they once again surpassed 40 points at home, as they blew the Commanders away, winning 45-10. Dak Prescott was once again impressive, throwing for 331 yards and 4 touchdowns, whilst Tony Pollard continued his improved play, rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys passing offense now is on fire, as they threw for 331 yards at 10.3 yards per play. If the Seahawks defence can’t shut them down early, this could be another blowout.
Injury Report
Dallas Cowboys
DeMarvion Overshown (LB) – OUT
John Stephens Jr. (TE) – OUT
David Durden (WR) – OUT
Josh Ball (OT) – OUT
Trevon Diggs (CB) – OUT
C.J. Goodwin (DB) – OUT
Leighton Vander Esch (OLB) – OUT
Viliami Fehoko (DE) – OUT
Seattle Seahawks
LaTrell Bumphus / Mike Morris (DE) – OUT
Uchenna Nwosu / Drake Thomas (LB) – OUT
Jerrick Reed II (SAF) – OUT
Phil Haynes (OG) – OUT
Kenneth Walker III (RB) – Doubtful
Dareke Young (WR) – Doubtful
D’Wayne Eskridge (WR) – Questionable
Leonard Williams (DE) – Questionable
Will Dissly (TE) – Questionable
Match Preview
These teams haven’t met since 2020, with the Seahawks winning 38-31 at home. The teams have met on 21 occasions, with the Cowboys holding a slim 11-10 lead over the Seahawks. This is not a traditional rivalry, and I take nothing from the historical results between these teams.
This game has moved quite a lot, with the Cowboys 6-point favourites on the lookahead, before re-opening as 7.5-point favourites after both teams played on Thanksgiving. Early money came in on the Cowboys, pushing the number up to 9.5/10, where there was finally some buyback on the Seahawks. The number now sits around Cowboys -8.5/9, which I believe is a tad low. I made this number Cowboys -9.5, and that’s with no adjustment to the Seahawks. After downgrading them, I make the Cowboys a 10.5-point favourite, and see some decent value here.
As for the total, it was 45.5 on the lookahead, before re-opening at 46. It has steadily been bet up beyond the key of 47, to where it now sits at 47.5. My numbers would lean unders in this game, but there’s no way I would bet money on the under. This is based on the fact the Cowboys are the sort of offense that can cover that number by themselves. I do like the Cowboys team total to go over, with their offense at home being insane, averaging 41 points per game at home. So, a small play of the Cowboys to once again score 30+ at home.
Other Bet
Cowboys (team total) – over 28.5 - $1.95 @ Unibet (1u)
Cowboys -8.5
$1.92 (1.5 Units)
