Cowboys vs. Titans odds, prediction, betting tips for NFL Week 17 'Thursday Night Football'

The Cowboys (11-4) travel to face the Titans (7-8) in the first game of NFL Week 17. Dallas has already clinched at least a wild-card playoff berth. The Cowboys beat Philadelphia (13-2) at home last week. Tennessee must still win in Jacksonville in Week 18 to win its division.

Cowboys are favored by 9.5 points over Titans. Titans may err on the side of caution with personnel around rookie QB Mailk Willis.

The Cowboys lost the 2018 meeting but have taken three of five overall going back 20 years to 2022. The Cowboys hold an 8-7 edge all-time.

51 percent of spread bettors think the Cowboys are going to cover. 64 percent think it's too low. Cowboys have a tendency to pile on points late in games. The Cowboys won 9-6 against the spread this season. Titans are 8-8 against ATS and only half of their games went over.

Titans' run defense is second-best in the league behind only the mighty 49ers. Dallas has leaned a lot on Pollard and Elliott.

Cowboys and Titans meet on Thursday Night Football. CeeDee Lamb and Dalton Schultz will play for the Cowboys.

The Titans will keep running the ball with Henry or with Hassan Haskins. They need to take the pressure off Willis and dominate time of possession to have any shot at the upset.

The Titans' passing yards per game is second-worst in the NFL only ahead of the Vikings. Cowboys quarterback Prescott should put the ball up often to his receivers.

The Cowboys need to come out passing with Prescott to build a lead and take the Titans out of their comfort zone.