Cowboys vs. Commanders Odds, Picks, Predictions Week 18: Can a Rookie Quarterback Spark Washington?

Dallas Cowboys are coming off their seventh win by nine or more points this season. The Cowboys can still win the NFC East with a victory and a Philadelphia Eagles loss to the New York Giants. Washington Commanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention last week. Rookie Sam Howell will start at quarterback for the Commander this week against the Cowboys.

Dallas shot up from 4 to 7-point road favorites after the news of Howell being named starting quarterback. Cowboys are one of the most popular favorites on the Week 18 slate, attracting 85% of tickets and 96% cash. The total has held firm at 41 all week, with some sportsbooks moving to 40.5. Sharp action has backed the Under, as 31% and 84% are on that side.

Commanders are favored by 7 points over Cowboys. Washington has not covered any of its last four games. Dallas suffered an under-the-radar injury that could have huge implications for this week and going forward. Tyler Biadasz was carted off the field at the end of the third quarter with an ankle injury last week.

FanDuel has the Commanders at -110. Caesars charges Washington backers slightly steeper -120 odds to back the underdogs.

Cowboys vs. Commanders is a game played on 1/6/2023 at 6:32 a.m. ET.

Cowboys vs. Commanders is a game that is worth watching.