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The Detroit Lions (7-5) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3) over the Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1), despite the Cowboys having won three games straight. An over/under of 54.5 points has been established for the matchup.
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Lions vs. Cowboys Odds & Betting Lines Lions vs Cowboys Betting Information updated as of December 2, 2025, 3:33 p.m. ET. Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Lions -3 -108 -112 54.5 -108 -112
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Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction & PickPick ATS: Lions (-3)
Pick OU: Over (54.5)
Prediction: Lions 31 – Cowboys 24How to Watch Detroit vs. DallasGame date: Thursday, December 4, 2025Time: 8:15 p.m. ETVenue: Ford FieldLocation: Detroit, MichiganTV: Amazon Prime VideoLive Boxscore: FOX SportsLions vs. Cowboys Recent MatchupsIn their last five head-to-head matchups, Dallas has defeated Detroit four times.Dallas has been outpaced by 9 points in its last five tilts against Detroit.Detroit Betting InfoDetroit has played 12 games, posting six wins against the spread.The Lions have an ATS record of 5-2 when playing as at least 3-point favorites this season.Detroit contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 58.3% of the time (seven times in 12 games with a set point total).When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Lions are 6-2, winning 75% of the time.The implied probability for this matchup, considering the moneyline, gives the Lions a 63.0% chance to win.Lions Stats Stat Average (Total) Rank Pass yards 238.2 (2,858) 7 Rush yards 138.1 (1,657) 4 Points scored 29.2 (350) 4 Pass yards against 212.5 (2,550) 17 Rush yards against 103.7 (1,244) 11 Points allowed 22.8 (274) 15 Detroit’s Key PlayersOffenseJahmyr Gibbs has totaled 1,019 rushing yards (fourth in the NFL) with 10 touchdowns (84.9 yards per game through 12 games). His 5.8 yards per attempt lead in the league.Gibbs has 59 targets, 51 receptions, 397 receiving yards and three TDs in the passing game.Jared Goff has thrown for 3,025 yards (sixth in the NFL), 25 touchdowns (second in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He is averaging 252.1 yards per game and 8.0 per attempt, while completing 69.8%.In the passing attack, Amon-Ra St. Brown, has contributed with 884 receiving yards (fifth in the NFL) and nine touchdowns (second in the NFL) after catching 75 balls (sixth in the NFL) on 108 targets. Per game, he’s averaging 73.7 yards and 6.3 receptions over 12 games.David Montgomery has rushed for 543 yards with six touchdowns (45.3 yards per game across 12 games).Montgomery’s 24 receiving targets have resulted in 20 receptions (1.7 per game) for 151 yards (12.6 per game) and zero TDs.DefenseOn defense, Jack Campbell has 4.0 sacks (third on the Lions) to go with 8.0 TFL and 110 tackles in 2025.Aidan Hutchinson has 33 tackles, 9.0 TFL, 8.5 sacks, and two passes defended.Brian Branch has recorded 69 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.So far this season, Alex Anzalone has 72 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.Dallas Betting InfoDallas is 7-5-0 against the spread this season.The Cowboys are 4-1 ATS when underdogs by 3 points or more this season.Dallas games have gone over the total eight times this year.This season, the Cowboys have won three out of the six games in which they’ve been the underdog.Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Cowboys have a 41.3% chance to win.Cowboys Stats Stat Average (Total) Rank Pass yards 271.3 (3,255) 1 Rush yards 121.8 (1,462) 13 Points scored 29.3 (351) 2 Pass yards against 251.5 (3,018) 30 Rush yards against 124.7 (1,496) 20 Points allowed 28.5 (342) 31 Dallas’ Key PlayersOffenseDak Prescott has thrown for 3,261 yards this year (to rank second in the NFL), with 25 touchdowns (second in the NFL) and eight interceptions. He is completing 69.3% of his attempts while averaging 271.8 yards per game and 7.5 per attempt.On the ground, Prescott has added two rushing touchdowns and 124 rushing yards (second on the Cowboys).Javonte Williams averages 79.6 rushing yards per game through 12 games (955 total yards to rank sixth in the NFL), while scoring eight rushing touchdowns.Williams also has 31 catches for 128 yards (seventh on the Cowboys), with two receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 42 times and averages 10.7 yards per game.In 12 games played this season, George Pickens has 73 catches (6.1 receptions per game on 8.8 targets per game) for 1,142 yards (second in the NFL) and eight receiving touchdowns (third in the NFL).CeeDee Lamb has been targeted 81 times, resulting in 51 catches for 744 yards .DefenseIn 2025, Kenneth Murray has recorded 70 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and one sack through 12 games.Quinnen Williams has registered 2.5 sacks in addition to his 9.0 TFL and 41 tackles over 11 games.Daron Bland has 62 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception in the 2025 season. He is second on the Cowboys in tackles.Shemar James‘ stats include 55 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one sack in nine games
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