Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys will look to hold it down at home and get the win in their revealing Week 3 NFL preseason matchup against Derek Carr and the winless Oakland Raiders when they battle at AT&T Stadium on Saturday.Both teams have legitimate Super Bowl 52 hopes after recording double-digit winning seasons a year ago and reaching the playoffs. Now, let’s find out why the Cowboys are favorites in the NFL odds against the Raiders in Week 3 of the Preseason.
Veteran backup quarterback Kellen Moore completed 10 of 21 passes for 131 yards while third-stringer Cooper Rush led the Cowboys on two consecutive touchdown drives in his time on the field. Veteran running back Darren McFadden led the Cowboys with 59 yards on nine carries. Defensively, Damien Wilson led the Cowboys with six tackles while Damontre Moore had one sack in the win.
Oakland Raiders at Dallas Cowboys NFL Preseason Week 3 Betting Lines
When: Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 8:00 PM ETWhere: AT&T StadiumTV: NFL NetworkRadio: 95.7 The GAME (Oakland) / 105.3 The Fan (Dallas)Stream Option: NFL Game PassNFL Preseason Odds: Dallas Cowboys -3 / Total: 44.5Weather Forecast- Overcast: 27°C/80°F
- Humidity: 66%
- Precipitation: 15%
- Cloud Cover: 85%
- Wind: 11 mph ENE
- Stadium Type: Retractable
Why Bet the Oakland Raiders Odds at +3?
The Raiders dropped their preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals 20-10 and followed that up with a 24-21 Week 2 loss against the lowly Los Angeles Rams. Franchise quarterback Derek Carr completed seven of nine passes for 100 yards with two touchdowns in the win but also tossed one pick before giving way to backup Connor Cook who completed 9 of 15 passes for 83 yards and one touchdown.Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch made his debut for the Raiders but had just two carries for 10 yards while No. 1 wide receiver Amari Cooper caught a team-high three passes for 46 yards. Defensively, TJ Carrie led the Raiders with eight tackles while reigning Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Khalil Mack added one sack in the win.Team Statistics
Offensive Total Yards: 363.06Current Offensive Rush Yards: 116.82Offensive Passing Yards: 246.24Average Score For: 25.29Defensive Total Yards: 370.18Current Defensive Rush Yards: 117.94Defensive Passing Yards: 252.24Average Score Against: 24.24Football Preseason Lines, Preview & Betting Pick on Chicago at Tennessee
Why Bet the Dallas Cowboys Odds at -3?
The Dallas Cowboys moved to 2-1 in three preseason games by getting past the Indianapolis Colts in their 24-19 Week 2 win as Dak Prescott completed seven of eight passes for 106 yards and 32-yard TD strike to receiver Dez Bryant on the opening drive.Veteran backup quarterback Kellen Moore completed 10 of 21 passes for 131 yards while third-stringer Cooper Rush led the Cowboys on two consecutive touchdown drives in his time on the field. Veteran running back Darren McFadden led the Cowboys with 59 yards on nine carries. Defensively, Damien Wilson led the Cowboys with six tackles while Damontre Moore had one sack in the win.
