Seattle Seahawks (6-5) vs. Dallas Cowboys (8-3)
Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys 11/30/23 – The 6-5 Seattle Seahawks make the cross-country trip to take on the 8-3 Dallas Cowboys in a pivotal Week 13 interconference showdown with major playoff implications. Both teams are fighting for postseason spots in their respective conferences, making this Thursday night clash must-see TV. Our exclusive premium picks provide bettors the insights needed to dissect this marquee matchup.
The Seattle Seahawks have remained competitive thanks to the play of running back Kenneth Walker III and wide receiver DK Metcalf. Walker has emerged as a Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, while Metcalf continues to make game-changing plays downfield. However, the Seattle defense has struggled recently, giving up 26+ points in 4 of their last 5 games.
Dallas Cowboys has won 6 of their last 7 games fueled by QB Dak Prescott and RB Tony Pollard’s dual-threat abilities. Prescott is having an MVP-caliber season, while Pollard has established himself as a premier rusher. The Cowboys defense has also tightened up after early-season issues, holding opponents under 20 points in 5 of their last 6 outings. This defensive resurgence could pose problems for the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Info
| When: | Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | AT&T Stadium |
| TV: | AMZN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Geno Smith QB vs. Dak Prescott QB
Veteran Seahawks QB Geno Smith has been one of the NFL’s most surprising players this season. After years as a backup, Smith has emerged with 2584 passing yards, 12 TDs and a 88.2 rating. His accuracy and decision-making have taken a leap under new Seattle OC Shane Waldron. However, Smith struggled in primetime showdowns earlier this season. Playing on a short week in a hostile road environment, Smith faces a tough test Thursday night.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott remains one of the NFL’s precision passers. He has 2935 yards, 23 TDs and a sterling 107.4 rating in 2022. Prescott has shown improved rapport with WR CeeDee Lamb, connecting on 6 TDs. Moreover, Prescott has the playoff experience that Smith lacks. Home field advantage and Dallas’ array of weapons seemingly give Prescott an edge head-to-head.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Dallas Cowboys -270, Total Odds: 45.5
Despite Seattle’s 6-5 record, oddsmakers have installed Dallas as 5.5 point home favorites. This line suggests bettors see clear separation between these two teams. The Cowboys’ recent hot streak and the Seahawks’ primetime struggles likely factored into this spread. The total is set at 45.5, indicating concerns about Seattle’s ability to keep pace scoring-wise. Our model projects closer to a 3 point Cowboys win, making Seattle +5.5 the savvier wager.
Seattle Seahawks Betting Trends
The Seahawks are just 1-3 straight up on the road this season, tallying less than 20 points in 2 of those losses. Additionally, Seattle is 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games overall. The Seahawks have seen the under hit in 4 of their past 5 road matchups. While Seattle has historically fared well head-to-head against Dallas, current team trends point towards a primetime away setback.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
The Cowboys are undefeated at home this season, going 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread. Dallas has found offensive consistency with Prescott, eclipsing 24 points in 8 of their last 9 outings. The Cowboys have also exceeded expectations recently, covering spreads in 5 of their past 6. Given Dallas’ home dominance, the trends clearly favor the Cowboys extending their winning ways in this NFC showdown.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys 11/30/23 Betting Picks
Our model projections indicate the Cowboys deserve to be favored at home Thursday night. Dallas has shown better consistency on both sides of the ball compared to a Seattle team still finding its identity. The Seahawks will need vintage primetime performances from Smith and Metcalf to stay competitive. Nonetheless, we foresee Prescott and RB Pollard wearing down Seattle in the 2nd half en route to a 31-20 Cowboys victory. Take Dallas at -5.5 as our NFL expert selection for Week 13.
Free Pick and Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 31, Seattle Seahawks 20