Dallas Cowboys-Detroit Lions: Dallas Is Touchdown Favorite This Week

November 17, 2010   ·   Jimmy Boyd   ·   Jump to comments

The Dallas Cowboys (2-7) finally brought their five-game losing streak to an end with a shocking 33-20 win over the New York Giants. After laying down in a pair of blowout defeats to Jacksonville and Green Bay, the Cowboys showed up for interim head coach Jason Garrett. Now, the big question is whether Dallas will keep playing hard for its new head man.
NFL oddsmakers expect Dallas to keep it rolling at home this week, listing the Cowboys as a 6.5-point favorite with the total set at 47.
Since winning two of three to close out October, the Detroit Lions (2-7) are 0-2 in November. They allowed Buffalo to earn its first win of the season last Sunday. With that defeat, Detroit fell for a 25th straight time on the road.
It’s probably safe to say the odds are stacked against any team playing on the road that has lost 25 in a row away from home. However, Dallas has struggled on its home field this season. The Cowboys are 0-4 straight up and against the s...

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