Cowboys vs Eagles Odds, Lines, Spread, and Picks for Week 6 Sunday Night Football

• The NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football
• The Eagles enter NFL Week 6 with a perfect 5-0-0 record, while the Cowboys ride a four-game win streak
• Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Sunday night’s matchup at Lincoln Financial Field

The battle for the top of the NFC East standings heats up this weekend on Sunday Night Football with Cowboys vs Eagles, as undefeated Philadelphia plays host to surging Dallas.

The Eagles have been steady on both sides of the ball during a 5-0-0 straight-up run to start the season, capped by last week’s 20-17 win in Arizona.

The loss of star quarterback Dak Prescott to injury has not slowed done the Cowboys, who are coming off an impressive 22-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams that extend their current win streak to four games.

Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Odds

*Odds taken at Barstool Sportsbook on October 15, 2022.

The Eagles have made gains since opening as 5.5-point favorites in the NFL odds. Philadelphia now sits as 6.5-point chalk, and a strong -275 moneyline bet. The total has dipped since opening at 43.5, tumbling to 42.

Start time of Sunday night’s contest is set for 8:20pm ET at Lincoln Financial Field. The game-time weather forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-high-50s Fahrenheit.

Cowboys vs Eagles Recent History

Sunday night’s matchup marks the first of two regular-season meetings between these NFC East divisional rivals. The Cowboys swept the season series last season, running up the score while averaging 46 points per game in those contests. Overall, the Cowboys have won three straight over Philadelphia, and seven of their past nine.

The Cowboys have produced mixed results when visiting Philadelphia, going 3-3-0 straight up over their past six. However, they have won outright in two of their past four dates with the Eagles when pegged as underdogs by 6.5 or more points.

Dallas Cowboys Betting Outlook

The Cowboys received some good news as Dak Prescott returned to limited action at practice this week. Sidelined since injuring his thumb in Week 1, Prescott remains listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest, but considering he has yet to participate in any competitive drills since his return, it is looking likely that Cooper Rush is in line for a fifth straight start.

#Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is listed as questionable for Sunday vs. the #Eagles. The Cowboys have stated they expect Cooper Rush to start. pic.twitter.com/eqSM0uDOsZ

— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) October 14, 2022

Rush has been steady albeit unspectacular while filling the void under center in Prescott’s absence. The 28-year-old has racked up four touchdown passes during his four-game stunt as starter, and has brought calm leadership to the Cowboys offense. However, Rush has work to do to rebound after generating just 102 yards on 10-for-16 passing while failing to find the end zone.

Cowboys have allowed fewer than 350 total yards, recorded multiple sacks, and not allowed multiple touchdowns in every game this season. They are the first NFL defense to achieve trifecta in first five games since sacks became an official statistic in 1982.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 13, 2022

Fortunately, the Cowboys’ defense turned in yet another stout performance in last week’s win in LA. The Dallas defensive line harassed Rams’ pivot Matthew Stafford all afternoon, sacking Stafford five times while limiting him to one scoring pass and one pick. Overall, the Cowboys have allowed just 20 total points over the past two games, and have allowed just one scoring run so far this season.

Philadelphia Eagles Betting Outlook

The Eagles’ impressive ground game will likely face one of its stiffest challenges of the season on Sunday night. A pair of early scoring runs by Jalen Hurts set the table for last week’s win in Arizona. Overall, the Eagles have seen each of their past six touchdowns come on a scoring run, increasing their league-leading total to 12 on the season.

Jalen Hurts is now on pace for 231 carries this season. The NFL record for a QB is 176, set by Lamar Jackson in 2019.

A league-high 47 of Hurts' rush attempts so far this season have been designed runs. Lamar Jackson 2nd with 35.

— Adam Levitan (@adamlevitan) October 10, 2022

Indeed, Hurts has been key to the Eagles’ success on the ground. The Philadelphia quarterback has run for six total scores this season and currently ranks third in the NFL among pivots with 53.2 rushing yards per game.

FACT: The Eagles have the most passing yards per attempt in the NFL this season.
MEDIA: Jalen Hurts, MVP! MVP!

ALSO FACT: The Eagles only have 17 more "air yards" than the Cooper Rush-led Cowboys this season.

— Dan Rogers (@DannyPhantom24) October 13, 2022

However, Hurts has been far from prolific in the air, tossing for just four scores on the season and none in the past two games. He has also produced mixed results when playing in primetime, leading the Eagles to wins in his past two appearances under the lights, and tossing for five touchdowns. But those scoring passes have also been accompanied by five picks.

Cowboys vs Eagles Prediction

This matchup represents a clash between the Eagles’ prolific ground game and the Cowboys’ stingy rush defense. While seizing the early lead would make all the difference for the Eagles, this clash has all the makings of a defensive struggle, extending the trend towards low scoring that has prevailed in primetime games this season.

The Pick: UNDER 42 (-110) – 1 unit

2022 NFL Season Picks Record: 0-3; -3.0 units