Prescott and Williams lead Dallas win
In the 38-21 win at Philadelphia, Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes and Javonte Williams ran for 155 yards. CeeDee Lamb caught two of Prescott’s scores, and George Pickens caught the other.
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Cowboys at Colts odds, injury report and pick ·
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Cowboys −6Total 51.5Cowboys ML −260Kalshi Cowboys 72¢ at 11:44 PM CT Mon 11/2Lines at 10:30 PM CT
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Cowboys at Colts preview: what our research says
Dallas returns home at 3-4 after beating Philadelphia 38-21. Brian Schottenheimer's team is 1-2 at home and 2-2 on the road. The victory followed defeats at Green Bay and against Tampa Bay. Dallas averages 27 points and 353.6 yards per game, but its recent results have varied.
Right nowLost last game
Dallas is 3-4, with a 1-2 home record and a 2-2 road record. The Cowboys have scored 38 points in their latest win over Philadelphia and lost 13-23 at Green Bay before that. The game-center figures list Dallas at 27 points and 353.6 yards per game.
The market
- Cowboys spread−5.5 → −6
- Total52.5 → 51.5
- Kalshi, Cowboys to win72¢
- The market gives the Cowboys about a 72% chance to win. A contract that pays $1 if they win costs 72¢. In sportsbook odds, that is about -257. Kalshi price at 11:44 PM CT Mon 11/2.
The news
Safety rotation gets another option
Dallas has rotated Caleb Downs, Markquese Bell and Alijah Clark alongside Malik Hooker at safety. P.J. Locke was activated Saturday after an injured-reserve stint and was listed as questionable.
Porter joins the secondary
Dallas acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh in October. The team’s depth chart lists him among its first-team cornerbacks alongside DaRon Bland.
Availability shapes the roster choices
KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters are out, while several Dallas starters and rotation players are questionable. Dallas also elevated tight end James Mitchell with Luke Schoonmaker questionable; the Cardinals have two players ruled out and three listed as questionable.
Injuries
Cowboys
- Marist LiufauQuestionable
- P.J. LockeQuestionable
- George PickensQuestionable
- Drew SheltonOut
- KaVontae TurpinOut
- Dee WintersOut
- Luke SchoonmakerQuestionable
- Jonathan BullardQuestionable
- +7 more
Colts
- Jon Gaines IIOut
- Walter Nolen IIIOut
- Max MeltonQuestionable
- Andrew WingardQuestionable
- Tip ReimanOut
- Isaiah AdamsOut
- Trey BensonOut
- Chase BisontisOut
- +8 more
The matchup
Cowboys projected starters
- Dak PrescottQB
- Javonte WilliamsRB
- George PickensWR
- CeeDee LambWR
- Ryan FlournoyWR
- Jake FergusonTE
- Tyler GuytonLT
- Tyler SmithLG
- Cooper BeebeC
- Tyler BookerRG
- Terence SteeleRT
- Otito OgbonniaDT
- Kenny ClarkDT
- Quinnen WilliamsDT
- Donovan EzeiruakuOLB
- DeMarvion OvershownLB
- Jaishawn BarhamLB
- Rashan GaryOLB
- Joey Porter Jr.CB
- Caleb DownsDB
- DaRon BlandCB
- Markquese BellS
- Malik HookerS
- Brandon AubreyK
- Bryan AngerP
Colts projected starters
- Jacoby BrissettQB
- Tyler AllgeierRB
- Kendrick BourneWR
- Reggie VirgilWR
- Michael WilsonWR
- Trey McBrideTE
- Jayden WilliamsLT
- Isaac SeumaloLG
- Hayden ConnerC
- Hayden ConnerRG
- Elijah WilkinsonRT
- Dante StillsDT
- Roy LopezNT
- L.J. CollierDT
- Josh SweatOLB
- Jack GibbensILB
- Mack Wilson Sr.ILB
- Zaven CollinsOLB
- Denzel BurkeCB
- Garrett WilliamsCB
- Budda BakerS
- Kitan CrawfordS
- Chad RylandK
- Blake GillikinP
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Cowboys at Colts odds and prediction markets
Sportsbook prices at 11:45 PM CTPrices as of : the Cowboys are −6 to −5.5 at five sportsbooks and the total is 51.5.
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Prediction markets
Prices at 11:44 PM CT Mon 11/2Kalshi and Polymarket on Cowboys at Colts
Cowboys to win costs 72¢ on Kalshi, against −250 at the best sportsbook (BetMGM). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.
| Market | Kalshi | Polymarket | Best sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys to win | 72¢72% chance | 72¢72% chance | −250BetMGM |
| Colts to win | 31¢31% chance | 31¢31% chance | +220DraftKings |
| Over 51.5 total points | 53¢53% chance | Not listed | o51.5 −108BetMGM |
Sportsbooks
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| Cowboys | Colts | Cowboys | Colts | Over | Under | ||
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Our Cowboys picks, graded
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Results and against the spread
3–5 · 4–3 ATSRecord
3–5
Against the spread
4–3
Form, last 5
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Last game
L 30-33vs Cardinals
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11/1 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 30-33 | −7.5 | Missed |
| Mon 10/26 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 38-21 | −4.5 | Covered |
| Sun 10/18 | at Green Bay Packers | L 13-23 | −1.5 | Missed |
| Thu 10/8 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 16-24 | −9.5 | Missed |
| Sun 10/4 | at Houston Texans | W 34-30 | +3 | Covered |
Spread is the Cowboys’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Cowboys
Season so far
Dallas is 3-4, with a 1-2 home record and a 2-2 road record. The Cowboys have scored 38 points in their latest win over Philadelphia and lost 13-23 at Green Bay before that. The game-center figures list Dallas at 27 points and 353.6 yards per game.
The next game
Dallas returns home at 3-4 after beating Philadelphia 38-21. Brian Schottenheimer's team is 1-2 at home and 2-2 on the road. The victory followed defeats at Green Bay and against Tampa Bay. Dallas averages 27 points and 353.6 yards per game, but its recent results have varied.
Javonte Williams supplied 155 rushing yards in Philadelphia. Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, with CeeDee Lamb catching two scores and George Pickens the other. DeMarvion Overshown returned from his hamstring absence and intercepted a pass late in the win. The current depth chart lists him alongside Jaishawn Barham at linebacker.
Availability still affects Dallas's receiving and defensive choices. Pickens, Kenny Clark, Jonathan Bullard, Marist Liufau and Luke Schoonmaker are questionable. Dallas will be without KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters. P.J. Locke was activated Saturday after a foot injury but had carried a questionable designation. Dallas also elevated James Mitchell while Schoonmaker's groin problem remained unresolved.
Alongside Malik Hooker, Dallas has rotated Markquese Bell, Alijah Clark and Caleb Downs. October acquisition Joey Porter Jr. is listed with DaRon Bland at corner. Dallas hosts 2-5 Arizona without Jon Gaines II and Walter Nolen III. Starting projections follow the depth charts and injury reports; complete game-day inactives were not confirmed.
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Cowboys questions, answered
Is there a Cowboys pick tonight?
Yes. Our Cowboys pick for Cowboys at Colts was released before kickoff at Signal strength 55. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Cowboys' record this season?
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-4: 1-2 at home and 2-2 on the road.
When do the Cowboys play next?
The Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 1 at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET).
Who is on the Cowboys injury report?
The Cowboys list Caleb Downs (Available), Marist Liufau (Questionable), P.J. Locke (Questionable), George Pickens (Questionable), Drew Shelton (Out), KaVontae Turpin (Out), Quinnen Williams (Available), Dee Winters (Out), Luke Schoonmaker (Questionable), Jonathan Bullard (Questionable), Tyler Smith (Available), Kenny Clark (Questionable), Jalen Thompson (Out), Devin Moore (Out), Malik Davis (Out), Princeton Fant (Out), Kelvin Gilliam Jr. (Out), Matt Hennessy (Out).
What matters for the Cowboys against the Cardinals?
Dallas hosts Arizona at noon CT, with both teams carrying several availability questions. Dallas lists KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters out, while George Pickens, Kenny Clark, Jonathan Bullard, Marist Liufau, Luke Schoonmaker and P.J. Locke are questionable; Arizona lists Jon Gaines II and Walter Nolen III out, with Hjalte Froholdt, Max Melton and Andrew Wingard questionable. Dallas averaged 27 points and 353.6 yards per game in the game-center figures available before kickoff.