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August 23, 2024 By  Betting

NFL: LA Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys 08/24/2024 Betting Picks

The LA Chargers will face Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium this Saturday for some NFL preseason action. The Chargers have yet to score their first win of this preseason and are desperate to make their mark officially. The Cowboys lost their first game but managed to win the second one. According to the latest NFL betting trends, the Cowboys are predicted to win Saturday’s game against the Chargers.

LA Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys preview information

Date: August 24, Saturday | Time: 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

TV: CBS

Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV

Moneyline: LA Chargers (+165) vs Dallas Cowboys (-200)

Spread: LA Chargers (+3.5 – 110) vs Dallas Cowboys (-3.5 -110)

Total (O/U): LA Chargers (u33) vs Dallas Cowboys (o33)

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Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Austin Johnson (98) tackles Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

LA Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers were paired with the Seattle Seahawks in the first game and lost 16-3. LA were unable to turn things around in their second game against the Rams, and were defeated 13-9. In this NFL preseason, the Chargers are scoring an average of 20.35 points in each game, with 232.71 passing yards. On defense, the team is allowing its opponents to grab 23.41 points on average in each game played.

Top 3 Players:

Easton Stick: 116 Yds, 0 TD, 2 INT

Luis Perez: 139 Yds, 0 TD, 0 INT

Simi Fehoko: 5 Rec, 85 Yds, 0 TD

Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys took on the Rams in the first game of the preseason and lost that matchup. In their second game, Dallas took on the Las Vegas Raiders and won with a pretty decent score of 27-12. In the preseason, the Dallas Cowboys managed to grab an average of 30.06 points in each game, while passing for 265.78 yards. In terms of defense, the Cowboys are allowing their opponents to get away with 20.17 points per matchup.

Top 3 Players:

Trey Lance: 339 Yds, 1 TD, 0 INT

Deuce Vaughn: 5 Car, 34 Yds, 0 TD

Racey McMath: 3 Rec, 54 Yds, 0 TD

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Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) makes a 32 yard field goal during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Injury Report

LA Chargers

No injuries

Dallas Cowboys

No injuries

Betting Trends

LA Chargers

LA Chargers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LA Chargers’ last 17 games.

LA Chargers are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games.

LA Chargers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games against Dallas.

LA Chargers are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Dallas.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Chargers’ last 7 games on the road.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Chargers’ last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas.

LA Chargers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.

LA Chargers are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference East division.

LA Chargers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games played in August.

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 8 games.

Dallas are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games against LA Chargers.

Dallas are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games at home.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games when playing at home against the LA Chargers.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.

Dallas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.

Dallas are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games played in August.

 

Summary and Prediction

The LA Chargers are definitely the weaker opponent in this pairing and will not do much damage on the scoreboard. Dallas looks far better and are equipped with a strong attack. The Dallas Cowboys will win this matchup with a final score of 29-15. 

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Oct 16, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) carries the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (21) in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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