The Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) on Monday Night Football to close out Week 11. Dallas returns from its bye week after a 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, while the Raiders seek to snap a three-game skid following a 10-7 defeat to the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites with an over/under of 49.5 points.
The Las Vegas Raiders host the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium on Monday, November 17, in a primetime clash that could provide a boost for both struggling teams. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. This marks the first meeting between the franchises in Las Vegas.
Dallas enters as road favorites despite a 1-4 record away from home this season. The Cowboys rank fourth in the NFL in scoring offense at 29.2 points per game but struggle defensively, allowing 30.8 points per game, which ranks 31st. Quarterback Dak Prescott has completed 69.3% of his passes for 2,319 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, earning a 98.8 passer rating. Wide receiver George Pickens leads the receiving corps with 49 catches for 764 yards and six touchdowns.
The Raiders, mired in a three-game losing streak, have been held to seven points and zero in two of those contests. They rank 20th in scoring offense at 24.4 points per game but have managed just 12 points per game over their last three outings. Running back Ashton Jeanty has carried the ground attack with 143 rushes for 547 yards and four touchdowns, plus 23 receptions for 136 yards and three scores. Wide receiver Tre Tucker has stepped up with 34 catches for 455 yards and four touchdowns, especially after the trade of Jakobi Meyers. Geno Smith has underperformed at the helm, prompting concerns about the Raiders' passing game.
Betting models project the Cowboys to cover the 3.5-point spread in 56% of simulations, while the under 49.5 points hits in 53%. Dallas bolstered its defense by acquiring Quinnen Williams from the Jets for a first-round pick at the trade deadline. The Raiders, meanwhile, traded away Meyers, thinning their receiving options.
Both teams are 4-5 against the spread this season. Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (calf) is out for Dallas.