Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: NFL Week 5 Prediction, Picks & Odds
Spread
- Buccaneers
- Cowboys
- Bucky Irving32.0%
- Emeka Egbuka24.8%
- Kenny Gainwell23.1%
- Chris Godwin
- Jalon Daniels
- Javonte Williams63.9%
- CeeDee Lamb45.7%
- George Pickens35.3%
- Jake Ferguson
- Ryan Flournoy
| Player | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|
| J. Daniels |
| Player | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|
| D. Prescott |
| Player | Touchdown %TD% | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|---|
| B. Irving | ||
| J. Daniels | ||
| K. Gainwell |
| Player | Touchdown %TD% | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|---|
| J. Williams | ||
| T. Goodson | ||
| D. Prescott |
| Player | Touchdown %TD% | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|---|
| E. Egbuka | ||
| C. Godwin | ||
| C. Otton | ||
| T. Hurst | ||
| T. Johnson |
| Player | Touchdown %TD% | Proj. Yards |
|---|---|---|
| C. Lamb | ||
| G. Pickens | ||
| R. Flournoy | ||
| J. Ferguson | ||
| J. Williams |
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: NFL Week 5
- Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 8:15PM ET
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
Current betting odds
- Spread: Buccaneers (+7.5, +102), Cowboys (-7.5, -104)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers +388, Cowboys -400
- Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points (+100/+100)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Buccaneers: 20.1%
- Cowboys: 79.9%
These probabilities come from two machine learning models that assess more than 100 data points for each NFL matchup, combining their outputs to project all our major betting markets.
Projected final score
Our predicted final score for this NFL matchup is Buccaneers 18-28 Cowboys.
This prediction draws on each team's scoring trends and player stats, weighed across both of our data models
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
The numbers give the Buccaneers a win probability of 20.1%, while the Cowboys have a win probability of 79.9%.
Summary
The Buccaneers face off against the Cowboys in the NFL at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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