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NFLWeek 4

Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans prediction and odds

Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET · Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX · FOX

Market vs model

LineMarketModel
SpreadHouston Texans -2.5Houston Texans -4
Total48.547
MoneylineHOU -142 / DAL +120HOU 62% to win

Line movement: the total opened at 47.5.

Model lean: Houston Texans -2.5 (54%), Under 48.5 (55%)

A lean is an opinion without a stake. The model only publishes a play when its disagreement with the market clears a much higher bar.

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Preview

Dallas Cowboys (1-2) visit Houston Texans (0-3) at Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX, Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET, on FOX. The market has Houston Texans by 2.5, with a total of 48.5. Our model makes it Houston Texans -4 with a total of 47 and gives Houston Texans a 62% chance to win.

How the numbers are made: the model prices every game from unit grades, power ratings, results, rest and weather, then compares its line with the market. More on the method.

Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans: questions

Who is favored in Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?
The market has Houston Texans by 2.5. On the moneyline, Houston Texans -142 and Dallas Cowboys +120.
What is the over/under for Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?
The total is 48.5, after opening at 47.5. Our model makes it 47.
What does the model predict for Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans?
It leans Houston Texans -2.5 (54%) and Under 48.5 (55%). A lean is an opinion without a stake: the gap to the market was not big enough to make it a play.

The plays go to members

Leans are free. The plays, where the model disagrees with the market enough to stake 1% to 3% of bankroll, go to members by email the moment they publish.

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