Buccaneers at Cowboys Pick, Odds & Prediction – NFL Week 5

Buccaneers at Cowboys

Thu, Oct 8, 8:18 PM ET · Status: Final · AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Final: Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16

Our pick and the result

Pick: Dallas Cowboys, posted at -435

Market favorite on the moneyline. Published Oct 8, 2026, 3:34 AM ET, before the start.

• Our pick: Dallas Cowboys -435, Lost

Price check

• Our price: -435, published Oct 8, 2026, 3:34 AM ET
• Best price now: Closed
• Win chance (no vig) then: 78%
• Win chance (no vig) now: not available

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Matchup

Recent results

Buccaneers

• L 14-17 vs Green Bay Packers, October 4
• L 16-23 vs Minnesota Vikings, September 27
• L 19-23 vs Cleveland Browns, September 20
• L 27-33 at Cincinnati Bengals, September 13
• W 16-14 vs Carolina Panthers, January 3 (2025 season)

Cowboys

• W 34-30 at Houston Texans, October 4
• L 31-34 vs Baltimore Ravens, September 27
• W 37-20 vs Washington Commanders, September 20
• L 20-28 at New York Giants, September 13
• L 17-34 at New York Giants, January 4 (2025 season)

Head to head

• December 22, 2024: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24, Dallas Cowboys 26

Match preview

The Buccaneers won 24-16. Our pick on the Cowboys lost.

The Buccaneers average 19.0 points for and 24.0 against this season. Latest game for the Buccaneers: a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. This season the Cowboys score 30.5 points a game and allow 28.0. On October 4, the Cowboys beat the Houston Texans 34-30.

Next NFL games

• Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints, Oct 25, 9:30 AM ET. Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers, posted at -141 · Bet Pittsburgh Steelers -167 at BetOnline →
• San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Pick: San Francisco 49ers, posted at -233 · Bet San Francisco 49ers -145 at BetUS →
• Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Pick: Cleveland Browns, posted at -127 · Bet Cleveland Browns -128 at BetOnline →
• Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Pick: Minnesota Vikings, posted at -238 · Bet Minnesota Vikings -278 at BetOnline →

Other NFL Week 5 games

• Eagles at Jaguars, Oct 11, 9:35 AM ET
• Giants at Commanders, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Texans at Titans, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Colts at Steelers, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Bengals at Dolphins, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Raiders at Patriots, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Bears at Packers, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Vikings at Saints, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Browns at Jets, Oct 11, 1:05 PM ET
• Broncos at Chargers, Oct 11, 4:08 PM ET
• 49ers at Seahawks, Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET
• Lions at Cardinals, Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET
• Ravens at Falcons, Oct 11, 8:25 PM ET
• Bills at Rams, Oct 12, 8:18 PM ET

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Buccaneers vs Cowboys FAQ

Who is favored in Buccaneers vs Cowboys?

The game is over: Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16.

What is the spread for Buccaneers vs Cowboys?

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What is the over/under for Buccaneers vs Cowboys?

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When and where is Buccaneers vs Cowboys?

The Buccaneers play the Cowboys on Thursday, October 8 at 8:18 PM ET at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.