Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 5 Preview & Picks (10/08/2023)

Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 5 Preview & Picks (10-08-2023)

The Dallas Cowboys drew massive Pro Football Betting future market action over blowout wins over the New York Giants and New York Jets in their first two games. Fans and gamblers believed that this Cowboys team was different from past editions. Those previous teams were all hat but no cattle. However, the Cowboys flopped in a miserable Week 3 loss at the Arizona Cardinals. The defeat cleaned out gamblers and re-opened a lot of old wounds. Last week, Dallas resoundingly responded. This week, the Cowboys have the daunting task of facing the 49ers at San Francisco.

Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, October 8, 2023, 8:20 p.m. ET
Location:Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
TV Coverage:NBC
Odds at SBG Sportsbook
TeamSpreadTotalML
Cowboys+3½ -11545 -110+155
49ers-3½ -10545 -110-185
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Dallas Cowboys Team Overview

Last game, the Dallas Cowboys won 38-3 against the New England Patriots as 6-point home favorites. The game went under the offshore betting total of 43.5. Dallas has a record of 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. Dallas ranks 11th for total offense, 15th for passing, 7th for rushing, and 4th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 2nd overall, 2nd against the pass, 16th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Dallas ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 3rd for takeaways.

DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown. At the same time, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score. Hence, the Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots.

Specifically, Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers and was pulled in the second half. It was the worst loss in Bill Belichick’s 29 seasons as a head coach, 24 in New England. As a result, The six-time Super Bowl winner must wait another week. Belichick seeks to join George Halas and Don Shula as the only NFL coaches with 300 regular-season victories.

Bland had his second pick-6 of the season. Previously, he got one in a season-opening rout of the New York Giants. Overall, Dak Prescott was 28 of 34 for 261 yards without an interception as Dallas. The NFL leaders in turnover margin coming in finished plus-3.

San Francisco 49ers Team Overview

Last game, the San Francisco 49ers won 35-16 against the Arizona Cardinals as 14.5-point favorites. The game went over the total of 43.5. San Francisco has a record of 4-0 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 2-2 over/under the total. San Francisco ranks 2nd for total offense, 9th for passing, 3rd for rushing, and 3rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 5th overall, 16th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, San Francisco ranks 1st for fewest turnovers lost and 11th for takeaways.

Accordingly, Christian McCaffrey scored a career-high four touchdowns. Thus, the 49ers won their 14th straight regular season game. San Francisco beat the Arizona Cardinals. McCaffrey could tie the Niners record held by Jerry Rice and Ricky Watters. San Francisco drove down to the one late in the game. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan called for a run to fullback Kyle Juszczyk that got no yards before Brock Purdy scored on a sneak.

In sum, McCaffrey gained 177 yards from scrimmage. He scored on three runs and one catch. The 49ers got off to their fifth 4-0 start in franchise history.

Cowboys at 49ers SBG Free Picks

In this situation, Dallas will offer more Pro Football Betting value as the quality road dog.

Cowboys at 49ers SBG Best Bets: Dallas Cowboys.