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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 3
(0-2) Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys (0-2)
Date: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Los Angeles +3.5 | Dallas -3.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Los Angeles +154 | Dallas -188
NFL Betting Total: O/U 33.5
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Chargers vs. Cowboys Gameday
Get ready for some high-stakes NFL preseason action as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3! Both teams are winless so far, but that just means they’re hungry for a victory. The Cowboys, favored by 3.5 points, are still sorting out some key position battles, so expect them to come out swinging.
On the other side, the Chargers have struggled mightily, looking anything but sharp this preseason, and it’s no shock they’re underdogs here.
Even though the Chargers and Cowboys combined for just 37 points, the Cowboys picked up a 20-17 road win over the Chargers last year. The Cowboys were favored by -1.5 points, and with the 3-point win, they also covered the spread. The game fell short of the over/under line of 49.5 points.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers are now 0-2 in the pre-season after their 13-9 loss to the Rams. The Chargers were at home for this one, and they were also the favorite at -3.5, but the 4-point loss didn’t just give them an 0-2 record, but also an 0-2 ATS record. The over/under line for the game was 33.5, and the teams combined for just 22 points.
The Chargers led 9-6 heading into the 4th quarter, but the Rams scored a touchdown with 9:56 left in the 4th to take the lead for good. The Chargers had three field goals from Cameron Dicker, including one in the 4th quarter to give them the lead heading into the 4th. The Rams outscored the Chargers 7-3 in the 4th quarter.
Los Angeles Chargers Stats
The Chargers’ offense struggled in a 13-9 loss to the Rams, managing only 160 yards passing and 99 yards rushing. Easton Stick, who played the most at quarterback, went 8/13 for 85 yards and threw one interception. The team’s other QB, Chase Daniel, went 10/16 for 75 yards.
Kimani Vidal led the team with 49 rushing yards, and Simi Fehoko was the top receiver with 52 yards. The Chargers had just 15 first downs and were 4/10 on third down. Stick finished with a passer rating of 48 and was sacked once.
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In their 13-9 loss to the Rams, the Chargers’ defense allowed just 16 first downs, but the Rams still managed to put up 338 yards of offense. The Chargers’ run defense was solid, allowing only 4 rushing first downs and 125 yards on 30 attempts. They defended the pass well, giving up just 213 yards through the air on 31 attempts, with an interception and one passing touchdown allowed.
Despite their efforts, the Chargers struggled on third downs, allowing the Rams to convert 46.7% of their third down attempts. They also recorded just one sack and lost the turnover battle, finishing with a -1 turnover differential and a -2 QB hit differential.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are now 1-1 in the pre-season after their 27-12 win over the Raiders. Dallas, who was +6.5 point underdogs heading into the game, came out on top by 15 points. The combined 39 points was just under the 40.5 over/under line.
After the Raiders took a 3-0 lead, the Cowboys and Brandon Aubrey responded with a 54-yard field goal. Dallas then took control in the 2nd quarter, with Trey Lance finding Ryan Flournoy for a touchdown and Aubrey hitting a 66-yard field goal to give them a 13-6 lead at halftime. In the 4th quarter, the Cowboys outscored the Raiders 14-0 to pull away for the win.
Dallas Cowboys Stats
The Cowboys’ offense put up 27 points in their 27-12 win over the Raiders, with quarterback Trey Lance leading the way with 151 passing yards and one touchdown. Dallas finished with 18 first downs and 315 total yards. Lance completed 15 of 23 passes (65%) and added 34 yards rushing, including a touchdown and a 20-yard run.
Dallas struggled on third down, converting only 22.2% of their chances. Lance’s top target was Racey McMath, who had 54 receiving yards. The Cowboys’ running game gained 137 yards on 31 attempts. Lance was not sacked in the game.
The Cowboys’ defense held the Raiders to just one rushing first down in their 27-12 win, giving up only 68 yards on 17 attempts. Dallas defended 54 passing attempts, allowing 32 completions for 247 yards and one touchdown. They limited Las Vegas to 17 first downs and 315 total yards.
Despite not recording any sacks, the Cowboys did come up with one interception. Dallas defended 41.2% of third down attempts and won the quarterback hit battle by one.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Chargers are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cowboys are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Chargers are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cowboys have gone 4-6 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Chargers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Cowboys’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Chargers vs. Cowboys Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | +145 | +154 | +3.5 | +3.5 |
| Cowboys | -170 | -188 | -3.5 | -3.5 |
4* Free Week 3 NFL Betting Prediction: Los Angeles +3.5
Trey Lance is likely to see most of the snaps at QB for the Boys, but with a 2-8 record in their last 10 August games, the odds aren’t in the Chargers’ favor. Still, we’re talking about Trey Lance. The over/under is set at 33.5, so if you’re looking to bet the total, keep in mind the potential for a low-scoring grind. Buckle up—this game could be pivotal for both squads as they try to shake off the rust and build momentum before the regular season kicks off!
For this week three pre-season matchup between the Chargers and Cowboys, we have the Chargers coming out on top by a score of 26-14. With the point spread at 3.5 points in favor of the Chargers, we like them to cover as road underdogs.
Our best bet for this game is to take the Chargers to cover the +3.5. As for the over/under, with the line sitting at 33.5 points, we have a prediction of 40 combined points, making the over a good bet.
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