Oakland Raiders (3-7) vs. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)


ATS records: Oakland (5-5) vs. Dallas (5-5)

Thursday, Nov 26 2009 at 4:15 PM

TV: Fox

Current Line: Dallas -13.5 O/U: 40

The Oakland Raiders are coming off a big win at home vs. the much improved Bengals and will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time all season. After defeating the Eagles on Dec. 18th they came right back to lose at home 38-0 as 6-point dogs vs. the Jets. The Cowboys have scored 14 points in their last two games and are lucky to be 1-1. It seems the loss of Marc Colombo on the O'line has really hurt this team find any offensive rhythm. Will the Cowboys be able to score enough points to cover -13.5 after scoring just 14 points the past two weeks? Lets take a look at some key news and notes pertaining to this game.

Turkey Day Records (SU)

The Cowboys are 26-14-1 and the Raiders are 3-2.

Turkey Day Records (ATS)

The Cowboys are 13-5 since 1990 and the Raiders are 1-4.

Better Offense

The Cowboys average 382 YPG (23.1 ppg) while the Raiders average 227. (10.8 ppg)

Better Defense

The Cowboys allow 330 YPG (17.5 ppg) while the Raiders allow 365. (23.5 ppg)

Better Special Teams

The Cowboys are ranked 9th in overall special teams play while the Raiders are ranked 14th. The Raiders are ranked that high because of S. Janikowski and his strong and accurate leg.

Better Head Coach

Wade gets the call in this one.

Intangibles

Cowboys at home on Thanksgiving.

Top Trends

The Cowboys are 7-0 SU and ATS vs. losing teams on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys are 16-3 ATS as home favorites in the month of November. The Raiders are 4-11 ATS in their next game off a SU Underdog win including 0-2 this season.

Happy Thanksgiving, Jeff
 

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