Is Dak Prescott playing tonight? (Injury update, betting effect for Texans vs. Cowboy

Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott is out for the season after undergoing surgery on his injured hamstring, setting up backup Cooper Rush to start against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football in Week 11.

Rush struggled in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but Dallas owner Jerry Jones expressed confidence in Rush with Dallas’ season hanging in the balance heading into tonight’s matchup.

Although oddsmakers expect the Cowboys to lose this game with Dak out, there might be a better bet than simply fading Dallas on Monday.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

I shared my favorite bet for this matchup on Saturday in our NFL best bets:

Houston Texans-Dallas Cowboys UNDER 42 (-108)

Do we really think Cooper Rush will turn things around for Dallas after completing just 13 of his 23 passes for 45 yards in Week 11?

Jerry Jones expressed confidence in the backup quarterback this week, but I’m far from sold on a tough Houston defense.

Houston has been the best UNDER team in the NFL this season, ranking sixth in the NFL in EPA/Play on that side of the ball.

While the Texans may be able to move the ball against a Dallas defense that has given up the fifth-most points in the NFL, Stroud hasn’t looked as good as he did as a rookie this season.

The return of Nico Collins might boost the Houston offense, but will it do enough to put up 42 combined points?

Remember, Dallas scored just six points against the Eagles (15th in defensive EPA/Play) in Week 10, and the Rush were set up by a turnover inside the five-yard line at one point in the game.

I don’t think we can trust this Dallas offense to score enough to go OVER this total and Houston can just run the ball – Dallas is allowing 4.7 yards per carry. carry – and chew the clock if it goes early.

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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