Cowboys vs Saints Odds, Lines, Picks, and Predictions for Week 13 TNF

• The Dallas Cowboys are 4.5-point road favorites over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s Week 13 edition of TNF on Thursday, December 2
• TNF Betting Record: 0-0 ML; 5-5 ATS; 1-1 O/U; -0.32 units
• Dallas hasn’t won at New Orleans since 2009 (0-3 straight up)

The Dallas Cowboys are reeling. In New Orleans, the Saints are imploding. Dallas has lost three of its last four games. The Saints are winless in four. Which of these teams will pull out of their funk as they face each other in the Week 13 Cowboys vs Saints edition of NFL TNF?

Oddsmakers are leaning toward the visiting Cowboys riding off with the win. Dallas are 4.5-point road favorites. The Cowboys are 8-3 against the spread, which is tied for the second-best record in the NFL this season.

Cowboys vs Saints Odds

Odds as of December 1st at FanDuel

Kickoff for Thursday’s game at Caesars Superdome is slated for 8:20 pm ET. FOX Sports is carrying the broadcast.

Cowboys-Saints Line Movement

The Cowboys are often referred to as America’s team. This week, in terms of public NFL betting trends, they certainly are the team that the large majority of Americans are backing.

In terms of spread betting, 81% of the handle and 82% of bets are on the Cowboys. The line has shortened from Dallas -5.5 to Cowboys -4.5.

Cowboys. Saints.

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— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 30, 2021

Moneyline wagering is also overwhelmingly going in support of Dallas. There is 75% of the handle and 83% of bets on the Cowboys. The opening moneyline of Dallas -235 is now at Cowboys -210.

When it comes to the total, there is less certainty on the outcome. The Over is drawing 62% of handle. However, 56% of public bets are backing the under. The total on this game opened at 47.5 points and has stayed there.

Saints Will Die on This Hill

There’s no question who’s at quarterback for the Cowboys. Dak Prescott is at the helm of the NFL’s #1 offense (4,618 yards per game) and #2 scoring offense (29.6 points per game). Dallas has scored at least 30 points in six games this season and gone over 40 points in three of those games.

Taysom Hill said he’s been dealing with a partial tear of the plantar fascia, which is even more painful than a full year. But it’s a matter of pain tolerance, and he has felt good this week and said he would be ready to play tonight if needed. https://t.co/U1HiIuS92E

— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) November 30, 2021

The Saints, on the other hand, will be turning to a third different starting QB as they try and resurrect their flagging season. Recovered from a foot injury, Taysom Hill has been taking the majority of first-team reps this week. He’s expected to be the starter on Thursday.

Jameis Winston started the first seven games after winning a training camp battle will Hill for the #1 job. When his season was ended by a knee injury, Trevor Siemian went 0-4 as Winston’s replacement.

Cowboys-Saints Injury Report

Cowboys’ starting receivers CeeDee Lamb (concussion) and Amari Cooper (COVID-19) are expected to play. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (broken foot) is also back for the first time since the season opener. Starting right tackle Terence Steele (COVID-19) is also out.

Cowboys WR Amari Cooper is being officially activated today from Reserve/COVID-19, source said. He is expected to return from a two-game absence Thursday at Saints.

Dak Prescott to have Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup on field together for just the third time this season.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) December 1, 2021

New Orleans could be missing three key offensive pieces beyond Winston. Running back Alvin Kamara (knee), left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) and right tackle Ryan Ramczyk (knee) are questionable. On the defensive side of the ball, left cornerback Paulson Adebo (concussion) is questionable.

The Saints have a real issue on their hands at right defensive end. Sack leader Marcus Davenport (shoulder) and backup Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) are questionable, while third stringer Payton Turner (shoulder) is on IR.

Cowboys-Saints Betting Trends

Dallas is 0-3 straight in the club’s last three visits to New Orleans. The last Cowboys win there was a 24-17 triumph on December 19, 2009.

#CowboysNation
Flashback Friday on a Tuesday!
Ezekiel Elliott from Dak Prescott for a TD in a win over the Saints in 2018!😤💪🏾🙌🏾🔥#DallasCowboys #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/paU0x32eCP

— Dallas Cowboys Collaboration (@mailman_phil) November 30, 2021

Dallas defensive tackle Trysten Hill will sit out a one-game NFL suspension for punching Las Vegas Raiders guard John Simpson in last week’s game.

Dallas needs to rediscover its once potent run game. Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has gained just 149 yards over the past four games, That’s the lowest four-game total of his career.

Cowboys vs Saints Prediction

Head coach Mike McCarthy will be among six members of the Dallas coaching staff expected to be missing due to COVID-19. Earlier this season, the Saints played Carolina minus eight coaches in COVID-19 protocol and lost 26-7.

Always appreciate the QB who can deliver the off-speed pitch with touch/placement on the move. Dak Prescott TD No.1 pic.twitter.com/AckCZXzzpC

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) November 28, 2021

Could Hill’s arrival spark a New Orleans revival? He was 3-1 as a starter last season.

Mobile QBs like Prescott are giving the Saints defense fits this season. Go with the Cowboys.

Best Bet: Dallas Cowboys (-210)