Lions vs. Cowboys Prediction: Detroit Predicted to Win in NFL Week 6 [2024]

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 6 action at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 4:25PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lions as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Lions-Cowboys game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Lions with a win probability of 60%, while the Cowboys have 40%."

Lions vs. Cowboys Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 6 matchup between the Cowboys and Lions at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to commence at 4:25PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys
• Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
• Time: 4:25PM ET/1:25PM PT
• Venue: AT&T Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cowboys and Lions gear at Fanatics
• Live Stream: Watch this game on FOX via Hulu or FuboTV

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Lions vs. Cowboys matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Lions vs. Cowboys Predictions

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Lions and Cowboys 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Lions a 60% chance of beating the Cowboys in Week 6 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Lions winning 27-24.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Lions and Cowboys each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 52.5-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Along with our Lions vs. Cowboys predictions, we've also prepared the following for today’s action:

• NFL Best Bets for Week 6
• NFL Player Props for Week 6
• Anytime TD Scorer Predictions for Week 6

Lions vs. Cowboys Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lions	Cowboys
Spread	-3.5 (-104)	+3.5 (-115)
Moneyline	-180	+152
Total	o52.5 (-105)	u52.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Lions vs. Cowboys Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Lions vs. Cowboys matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Lions vs. Cowboys TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Lions vs. Cowboys?

According to our model, Detroit's David Montgomery is most likely to score the first TD in Lions vs. Cowboys.

Our projections give Montgomery a 12.5% chance of scoring the first TD at AT&T Stadium, while the Lions RB is a 55.5% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
David Montgomery	12.5%
Jahmyr Gibbs	10.8%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	8.4%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	First TD Probability
CeeDee Lamb	9.0%
Rico Dowdle	8.0%
Jake Ferguson	6.7%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
David Montgomery	55.5%
Jahmyr Gibbs	50.1%
Amon-Ra St. Brown	40.1%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	Anytime TD Probability
CeeDee Lamb	42.9%
Rico Dowdle	38.9%
Jake Ferguson	33.9%

For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 6 touchdown scorer predictions

Lions vs Cowboys Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Lions and Cowboys. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Lions vs. Cowboys Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Cowboys' Dak Prescott.

Lions Rushing

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Jared Goff are projected to be the leading rushers for the Lions.

Player	Position
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
David Montgomery	RB
Jared Goff	QB

Cowboys Rushing

Rico Dowdle, Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott are expected to lead the Cowboys in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Rico Dowdle	RB
Ezekiel Elliott	RB
Dak Prescott	QB

Lions Receiving

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs and Kalif Raymond are projected to top the receiving yards for the Lions.

Player	Position
Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR
Jameson Williams	WR
Sam LaPorta	TE
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
Kalif Raymond	WR

Cowboys Receiving

CeeDee Lamb, Jake Ferguson, Jalen Tolbert, Rico Dowdle and Jalen Brooks are projected to lead the Cowboys in receiving yards.

Player	Position
CeeDee Lamb	WR
Jake Ferguson	TE
Jalen Tolbert	WR
Rico Dowdle	RB
Jalen Brooks	WR

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Conclusion

We predict the Lions, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Cowboys in Week 6 of the NFL season.

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