NFL Week Preview: Commanders at Cowboys Picks

Once upon a time, when they were known as the Washington Redskins, there was an epic and historic rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys. The hatred and high stakes began with coaches Tom Landry and George Allen and continued for decades.

However, when Dan Snyder bought and ruined the Redskins, he was forced to change the name to Commanders shortly before selling the team in disgrace.

Now, on Sunday, this rivalry could find that old flame again. Washington and Dallas are fighting for playoff spots in the NFC East.

The Commanders and Cowboys are desperate for wins to get back into the NFC playoff race after flopping in losses to bad teams last week.

Washington and Dallas aim to regain credibility lost last week.

Commanders at Cowboys Preview

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kickoff time is 4:25 p.m. ET with coverage on FOX.

• The Washington Commanders opened as a 2.5-point road favorite with the Dallas Cowboys as 2.5-point home dogs.

• The Commanders are a -135 moneyline favorite with the Cowboys a +114 moneyline dog.

• The Commanders and Cowboys opened with a total of 54.5.

Public Betting Odds Factors

• Dallas remains one of the most public teams on the board.

• In good times and bad, gamblers flock for action for or against America’s team.

• Dallas suffered damage to its credibility with its loss at Carolina.

• Washington frustrated gamblers with its loss to a relatively weak Chicago Bears team.

• Washington is not a strong draw for gamblers, given its long history of failure.

Commanders at Cowboys Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider 

• The Cowboys' defense remains a liability.

• The Commanders' defense has not been an asset, either.

• Dallas owns the payout window in its series with Washington.

• In this situation, the Cowboys' dominance of the cashier’s cage against Washington is the deciding factor.

Commanders at Cowboys Prime Best Bet: Dallas Cowboys 

Commanders at Cowboys Betting Tips

Washington Commanders Team Overview 

• Last game, the Washington Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 25-24 as 5.5-point home favorites.

• The game went under the total of 49.5.

• Washington is 3-3 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 2-4 under the total.

• Washington ranks 13^th for total offense, 23^rd for passing, 2^nd for rushing, 7^th for scoring, and 13^th for turnovers.

• Washington ranks 26^th for total defense, 23^rd for passing, 19^th for rushing, 12^th for fewest points allowed, and 23^rd for takeaways.

Dallas Cowboys Team Overview 

• Last week, the Dallas Cowboys lost 30-27 to the Carolina Panthers as 3-point road favorites.

• The game went over the total of 48.5.

• Dallas is 2-3-1 straight up, 3-3 against the spread, and 4-2 over the total.

• Dallas ranks 2^nd for total offense, 3^rd for passing, 15^th for rushing, 3^rd for scoring, and 12^th for fewest turnovers committed.

• Defensively, Dallas ranks 32^nd overall, 32^nd vs. the pass, 28^th vs. the rush, 31^st for fewest points allowed, and 22^nd for takeaways.

Commanders at Cowboys Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• Washington has not been a reliable betting value on the road.

• The Commanders got the cash in only three of their last nine road games.

• Washington went over the total in three of its most recent five away games.

• Dallas has not been a good value at AT&T Stadium.

• The Cowboys got the cash in only four of their most recent 13 home games.

• Nine of their last 12 home games went over the total.

• In the series between Dallas and Washington, the Cowboys got the money in only one of the last eight meetings.

• Additionally, 13 of the last 19 games between Dallas and Washington have gone over the total.

• Specifically in Dallas, the Cowboys got the cash in their most recent four games against the Commanders.

• Eight of the last ten games at Dallas between the Commanders and Cowboys went over the total.