Texans vs Cowboys odds, moneyline, over/under
Opening lines:
- Spread: Texans -3.5
- Moneyline: Texans -145; Cowboys +120
- Total: 48.5
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Texans vs Cowboys expert picks
Adam Kaufman: Cowboys 27, Texans 24
Dallas lost to Baltimore on a last-second field goal in Rio, then had to make the long trip home before heading to Houston. Not an ideal week to regroup. Still, the Cowboys have scored at least 30 points in each of their last two games, while the Texans are 0-3 and struggling to run the ball. Dallas has the more dependable offense right now. Nico Collins could change that equation. Houston hopes to get him and guard Ed Ingram back, giving C.J. Stroud a needed target and David Montgomery better support up front. Until their availability is clear, I lean Dallas in a close one.
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Cowboys 23, Texans 17
Nico Collins' potential return could be massive for a Texans offense that looks rudderless without the Pro
Bowl receiver. Still, unless Houston can awaken is dormant run game, the attack simply can't overcome the lack of creativity from offensive coordinator Nick Caley. The Cowboys' defense has hardly been reliable, but Dallas could find its footing if it can turn the Texans into a one-dimensional operation the way other opponenets have so far this season.
Nicholas Brinkerhoff: Texans 24, Cowboys 21
Here we go again. The Texans are 0-3 for the second-straight year. Now they are in desperate need of a win to save their season and their in-state rivals are coming to town. On the surface, there is no reason to back the Texans given their troubles on offense. However, Nico Collins might return and having one capable receiver will make a major difference. Jerry Jones vowed that his Cowboys would learn from their mistakes in Brazil. Believe it when you see it.
Where to watch Cowboys at Texans
- Matchup: Texans vs. Cowboys
- Date: Oct. 4
- Time: 1:00 p.m.
- Venue: Reliant Stadium
- Location: Houston, Texas
- TV: Fox
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