NFL betting odds, picks, tips: Should you back the Cowboys, 49ers? - ESPN

What is worth betting in the NFL in Week 8? And what are the best plays to help you make smart wagering decisions?

Betting analysts Eric Moody,Tyler Fulghum,Seth Walder andAaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.

Note: Lines from Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise indicated.

Fulghum: I expect the Rams to put up a fight for the first half or so… but ultimately fall short. I'd play Cowboys -6 in this spot. Dallas is coming off its bye and has the requisite pieces to make life difficult for the Rams. Even missing CB Trevon Diggs and LB Leighton Vander Esch, the Cowboys' defense should have no problem applying pressure to Matthew Stafford in the pocket. I would be shocked if Micah Parsons didn't record a sack in this game. The Rams' defense has been better than expected, and the Cowboys' offense has looked pretty pedestrian, but I still think Tony Pollard and CeeDee Lamb will make just enough splash plays to get Dallas the win and cover at home.

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Moody: I agree with Tyler, the Rams are going to make it interesting, but the Cowboys (-6) should pull away in the second half. Dallas is 4-2 against the spread in the past six games. The Cowboys will be playing at home and have had an extra week to prepare for this game coming off a bye week. Dallas also leads the league in pass rush win rate, while the Rams' offensive line ranks 27th in pass block win rate. This is something the Cowboys would be wise to take advantage of. The Rams are 1-4 against the spread in their past five games on the road