Saints vs. Cowboys Prediction: Dallas Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for NFL Week 2 [2024]

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints will lock horns in Week 2 of the NFL season at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, starting at 1:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cowboys as the most likely winner of today's game.

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

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Cowboys with a win probability of 72%, while the Saints have 28%."

Saints vs. Cowboys Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 2 matchup between the Cowboys and Saints at AT&T Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
• Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
• Venue: AT&T Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Cowboys and Saints gear at Fanatics

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

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Saints vs. Cowboys Predictions

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

Our leading predictive model gives the Cowboys a 72% chance of beating the Saints in Week 2 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Cowboys winning 26-20.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Saints and Cowboys each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 47 points has a 52% chance of going over.

Saints vs. Cowboys Odds

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

Bet Type	Saints	Cowboys
Spread	+6.5 (-110)	-6.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+240	-295
Total	o47 (-110)	u47 (-108)

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

Saints vs. Cowboys Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Saints vs. Cowboys matchup is on the spread.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Saints vs. Cowboys TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Saints vs. Cowboys?

According to our model, Dallas' CeeDee Lamb is most likely to score the first TD in Saints vs. Cowboys.

Our projections give Lamb a 12.4% chance of scoring the first TD at AT&T Stadium, while the Cowboys WR is a 53.3% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

New Orleans Saints

Player	First TD Probability
Alvin Kamara	7.3%
Taysom Hill	6.5%
Chris Olave	6.4%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	First TD Probability
CeeDee Lamb	12.4%
Ezekiel Elliott	11.0%
Brandin Cooks	7.7%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

New Orleans Saints

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Alvin Kamara	34.3%
Taysom Hill	31.1%
Chris Olave	29.4%

Dallas Cowboys

Player	Anytime TD Probability
CeeDee Lamb	53.3%
Ezekiel Elliott	45.5%
Brandin Cooks	33.5%

For a complete analysis of the most likely first and anytime TD scorers this week, see our NFL Week 2 touchdown scorer predictions

Saints vs Cowboys Player Props

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

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Saints vs. Cowboys Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Saints' Derek Carr is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Cowboys' Dak Prescott.

Saints Rushing

Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Jamaal Williams are projected to be the leading rushers for the Saints.

Player	Position
Alvin Kamara	RB
Taysom Hill	TE
Jamaal Williams	RB

Cowboys Rushing

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

Player	Position
Ezekiel Elliott	RB
Rico Dowdle	RB
Dak Prescott	QB

Saints Receiving

Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, A.T. Perry, Foster Moreau and Alvin Kamara are projected to top the receiving yards for the Saints.

Player	Position
Chris Olave	WR
Rashid Shaheed	WR
A.T. Perry	WR
Foster Moreau	TE
Alvin Kamara	RB

Cowboys Receiving

CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Jalen Tolbert, Luke Schoonmaker and Jalen Brooks are projected to lead the Cowboys in receiving yards.

Player	Position
CeeDee Lamb	WR
Brandin Cooks	WR
Jalen Tolbert	WR
Luke Schoonmaker	TE
Jalen Brooks	WR

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Conclusion

We predict the Cowboys, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Saints on Sunday.

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