MNF bets: Can Cowboys keep playoff hopes alive vs. Raiders?
The Cowboys visit the Raiders in Monday night's Week 11 contest. Dallas is coming off a bye, while Las Vegas will look to rebound following an ugly 10-7 loss Thursday to the Broncos.
Let's dive into our pick against the spread, player props, and touchdown scorers to bet for Monday Night Football and end the week on a winning note.
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π Pick: Cowboys (-3.5)
The week of backing road favorites continues, as I'll lay 3.5 points with the Cowboys in Vegas.
Dallas isn't completely out of the NFC playoff race and added Quinnen Williams at the deadline to bolster its weak defense. The Cowboys are also welcoming back DeMarvion Overshown, who has yet to suit up this season. Those two additions should help a unit that has struggled to keep points off the scoreboard.
On the offensive side, Dallas possesses one of the league's most dangerous attacks. Quarterback Dak Prescott may be having the best campaign of his career, and Javonte Williams has been a pleasant surprise out of the backfield.
There isn't much working in the Raiders' favor in this matchup. Home-field advantage could be mitigated, as Cowboys fans are known to travel well, and Vegas is a relatively easy destination for them to reach. Additionally, the Raiders' offense is one of the worst in the league, and their defense is below average.
With expected improvements on defense and an offense that can put up 40 points any given week, Dallas is the only side to take in this one.
π Bet: Over 2.5 passing touchdowns
Prescott has thrown for three or more passing touchdowns in four of nine games this year (44.4% rate), but the odds for this are +200, which equates to a 33.3% implied probability. The Cowboys have a team total of 27.5, so there's a really good chance they score three touchdowns, with a decent shot at four. These odds are just too good to pass up.
π Bet: Over 69.5 receiving yards
CeeDee Lamb's return hasn't had a significant impact on Pickens' production. Pickens has surpassed 69.5 receiving yards in four straight contests and five of the past six. His lowest total all year was 30 yards in Week 1. Dallas' air raid should have no issues moving the ball against the Raiders.
π Bet: Over 6.5 receptions
Bowers is the only offensive weapon at Geno Smith's disposal, and the veteran signal-caller should force-feed the tight end the ball in this one as the Raiders are expected to be trailing throughout. Bowers caught 12 passes two games ago before recording one reception on an inexcusable three targets in a forgettable outing against the Broncos.
NFL news editor Brenden Deeg will provide touchdown scorer props all season long.
π Bet: Anytime TD (+210)
Dallas' secondary has been gashed by opposing wide receivers this year, ranking last in touchdowns allowed to the position. Tucker leads all Raiders pass-catchers in targets (46), receptions (34), receiving yards (455), and touchdowns (4) heading into Monday Night Football.
π Bet: To score 2+ TDs (+300)
Williams is having a career year, averaging 5.2 yards per carry while totaling nine touchdowns. He's scored twice in three of nine contests this season and will face a Raiders defense that's surrendered the fourth-most touchdowns on the ground (12) in 2025.
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