The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys are two teams with championship experience. Both have established themselves as upper echelon franchises in the NFL and will look to prove themselves as such when they play in this matchup. In this round of NFL picks, we examine this game between the Bucs and Cowboys and determine where the best bet lies for this pro football showdown.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Betting Pick
This game will be played at 8:20 PM ET at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2021
Why bet the Under:
✅ This will be Dak Prescott’s first game back after suffering a season-ending leg injury early last season against Dallas’ NFC East rivals in the New York Giants. While Prescott is an elite quarterback when at his best, he may need more games to get back up to speed on the field. This Week 1 matchup against a Super Bowl caliber defense is unlikely to see him perform at his highest level.
✅ The Cowboys also start the NFL season with one of their top offensive linemen out for this game. Zack Martin is out for Week 1 on the COVID-19 list. Without him, this Dallas team will not be able to play as well as it usually does in the run game. That will put more pressure on their returning quarterback, further throwing him straight into the fire.
✅ Historically, the defending Super Bowl champions have done very well in this season opening Thursday night spot. And with Tom Brady and the defending champions returning nearly all of their key players from last year’s team, there is no reason to believe that the Buccaneers will be an exception to that rule. But it will be the defense and not Tom Brady to come out of this game as the story for the Bucs.
General Info About Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay plays its home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. There, the Bucs became the first team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl at their home stadium, when they ended the season as champions at that venue.
Dallas plays each home game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is one of the most pristine venues in the NFL, with its state of the art video boards and other features that make it superior to the stadia of many football teams.
The Cowboys play in the NFC East, along with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Football Team. The Buccaneers play in the NFC South, which they share with the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.
Yes, this contest can be wagered on in states where sports gambling is legal through sportsbooks that are licensed in a bettor’s individual state. This is true for NFL games throughout the season featuring these and the other 30 teams in the league.
Buccaneers vs Cowboys Predictions
NFL predictions may be the most difficult to make in all of sports gambling, as there is a smaller number of games to break down with a longer period of time between them for bookmakers to adjust their markets. But with the right factors being considered and the proper analysis being used, bettors can make successful NFL predictions. At ATS, we break down games like this one between the Cowboys and Bucs from all angles when making our predictions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys Against the Spread Predictions
Betting against the spread in the NFL isn’t just a question of who is going to win, but also by how much. In the point spread market, bettors have to predict whether the favorite will win by enough to cover the spread or if the underdog will keep things close enough to cover the number. Given how evenly matched many NFL games are, it is difficult for teams to cover big point spreads, but every game is different.
Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Over/Under Betting
When betting on the total between the Cowboys and Buccaneers, bettors have to predict whether the total scoring from both teams will be over or under the amount listed by the bookmakers. A lot of this depends on the matchups between offense and defense, with line play on both sides being an underrated factor in determining where the game lands relative to the total.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys Moneyline Betting
When betting on the moneyline, bettors need to think about more than just the current standings during the football season. Bettors also need contextualize all wins and losses with statistics and key situational points of information to get the whole story on which teams will win each matchup. Bettors also have to know which star players are dealing with injuries, as injuries have such a big impact on who wins throughout the season.
Buccaneers vs Cowboys Odds
Odds for matchups between the Bucs and Cowboys can vary greatly from one meeting to the next. With all of the roster turnover and injuries that are prevalent in the NFL today, bettors have to treat every game individually with respect to the betting odds. Here, we have the latest betting odds ahead of this contest between Dallas and Tampa Bay.
Cowboys vs Buccaneers Live Streaming
Those who want to watch the Cowboys and Buccaneers go at it can do so thanks to a number of live streaming options. Bettors can watch this matchup through platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu or Fubo TV. Additionally, those who have subscribed to a television package are able to use the live streaming services that the network airing this contest has to offer. Either way, bettors will have their bases covered as they look to watch Cowboys vs Buccaneers in another week of NFL action.