The Cowboys will play the Lions on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting Week 14 matchup at 8:15 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on Prime Video.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's now Week 14, as the 2025-26 NFL regular season is coming to a close. This week's action includes a matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. They'll play on Thursday, December 4th, 2025 at Ford Field, in a game that may affect this season's playoff picture. We've highlighted each team's key performance stats below. Take note of the following as you handicap this matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Now Week 14 of the 2025-26 NFL regular season, the Dallas Cowboys have a 92.00 power ranking based on our formula. Their opponent, the Detroit Lions, currently possess a 94.33 power ranking.
- Away Dallas Cowboys - With the season coming to a close, the Dallas Cowboys have a 2-4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions come to this Week 14 game with a 4-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 3rd in the league for home team wins as the 2025-26 regular season wraps up.
- Points Scored - The Dallas Cowboys currently rank 2nd (351) headed into Week 14, with the Detroit Lions ranked 3rd (350) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - As the regular season winds down, the Dallas Cowboys rank 2nd (342) for points score against them. Note that the Detroit Lions now rank 17th (274) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. Heading into Week 14, the Dallas Cowboys have a 6-5-1 record, with the Detroit Lions at 7-5-0 for the 2025-26 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Dallas Cowboys be settin' sail for Ford Field on Thursday!
This be an important Week 14 matchup that could determine the playoff fate of both teams. The regular season be nearin' its end, and every win be crucial.
The Dallas Cowboys be standin' at 6-5-1, while the Detroit Lions be at 7-5-0. Place a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM and be sure to look at this matchup's prop bets below. We've compared odds from our partner sportsbooks, so make yer choice wisely, me hearties!
Best Cowboys at Lions Odds
| Underdog Dallas Cowboys | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Cowboys | Favorite Detroit Lions |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Lions are -3.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Cowboys are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Lions are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Cowboys are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cowboys
Lions
12/04/25 8:15pm EST | +3.5 -102-3.5 -102 |
Underdog Dallas Cowboys - Dallas Cowboys bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 Dallas Cowboys underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -3.5 Detroit Lions favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cowboys
Lions
First Team To Score
12/04/25 8:15pm EST | +100-130Bet |
Cowboys
Lions
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
12/04/25 8:15pm EST | +105-140+10000Bet |
Cowboys
Lions
Game to Overtime
12/04/25 8:15pm EST | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Cowboys
Lions
Safety to be Scored
12/04/25 8:15pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
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Dak Prescott
Interceptions Thrown
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet |
Jared Goff
Interceptions Thrown
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 0.5 o +1200.5 u -155Bet |
Dak Prescott
Longest Passing Completion
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
Jared Goff
Longest Passing Completion
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 35.5 o -11535.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Aubrey
Total Kicking Points
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
Jake Bates
Total Kicking Points
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Dak Prescott
Total Pass Completions
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Pass Completions
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dak Prescott
Total Passing Yards
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 281.5 o -115281.5 u -115Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Passing Yards
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 257.5 o -115257.5 u -115Bet |
Dak Prescott
Total Touchdown Passes
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 1.5 o -2201.5 u +160Bet |
Jared Goff
Total Touchdown Passes
DAL at DET 12/04/25 8:15pm EST | 1.5 o -1901.5 u +145Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 14 | Cowboys vs Lions Thursday, December 4th, 2025 | DET 44, DAL 30 Ford Field | Lions by 14 |
| 2024 Week 6 | Lions vs Cowboys Sunday, October 13th, 2024 | DET 47, DAL 9 AT&T Stadium | Lions by 38 |
| 2023 Week 17 | Lions vs Cowboys Saturday, December 30th, 2023 | DAL 20, DET 19 AT&T Stadium | Cowboys by 1 |
| 2022 Week 7 | Lions vs Cowboys Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 | DAL 24, DET 6 AT&T Stadium | Cowboys by 18 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0.615 | 394 | 304 | 5-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 0.250 | 5-4-0 | 0.556 | 1W | 3-2-0 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0.500 | 381 | 386 | 4-1-1 | 2-5-0 | 3-1-0 | 0.750 | 3-5-1 | 0.389 | 1L | 3-2-0 |
Dallas Cowboys & Detroit Lions Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Dallas Cowboys Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cowboys | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lions | +2000 Bet |
Dallas Cowboys & Detroit Lions Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.