Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns 9/8/24 – The NFL regular season gets underway, and the Cowboys, who finished the preseason at 1-2, will take on the Cleveland Browns, who have similarly struggled at 0-3 in the pre-season. This matchup is set for Sunday and is the most awaited game in the season’s early games. The match will occur at the Cleveland Browns Stadium, which is scheduled to begin at 4:25 PM ET and will be shown on FOX TV. For enthusiasts and bettors who wish to cash in through the top betting sites, this game has several exciting angles and possibilities for exploitation.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns 9/8/24
| When: | Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 4:25 PM ET |
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| Where: | Cleveland Browns Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cowboys | -1.5 (-110) | 44 over (-110) | -120 |  |
| Browns | +1.5 (-110) | 44 under (-110) | +100 | |
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The Cowboys come into this game as slight favorites, with a spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -120, reflecting the bookmakers’ slight lean towards their overall team capabilities and recent performances, despite their less than stellar preseason. Conversely, the Browns are slight underdogs at home with a moneyline of +100. The total for the game is set at 44 points, indicative of expectations for a moderately high-scoring game.
Trey Lance QB vs. Dorian Thompson-Robinson QB
Trey Lance comes into this game having played in the preseason, where he completed 73 out of 113 passes for 662 yards with two TDs and five interceptions. However, with a passer rating of 67.8 he managed to score a few conversions but still had six sacks to his name. This preseason, however, deep inaccuracy has plagued Lance’s connection across the board with the missing deep ball, as no pass even went over 30 yards.
Conversely, Dorian Thompson-Robinson had better efficiency, hitting 69.1% in completion B 375 yards in three games, achieving effectiveness. What’s more important than all these lovely stats is the fact worse 86.6 rating came from fewer turnovers. It is Version 3 that makes sense, giving an impression of a quarterback who is more conservative but efficient in running the offense.
As the last example shows, direct comparison reveals Lance’s risky play potential versus the steady Thompson-Robinson. This matchup will be crucial as Lance’s passing attack will put the Browns secondary on test and Thompson-Robinson will have to take advantage of all the defensive mistakes the Cowboys make.
Ground and Air Assault: Analyzing Dallas
The Cowboys’ offense has shown flashes of brilliance and blunders alike. Deuce Vaughn, with 87 rushing yards on 14 carries, brings an explosive element to the ground game, albeit the team has not found the end zone through the rush this preseason. In the air, Racey McMath emerged as a potential breakout candidate, gathering 80 yards on 5 receptions. His 16 yards per catch indicate a deep-threat potential that the Cowboys might lean on against a Browns defense that has been vulnerable deep.
Cleveland’s Response on the Ground and Through the Air
For Cleveland, the running game appears anemic, with Aidan Robbins managing only 23 yards across 11 carries. This lack of ground production puts more pressure on their passing game, where Jamari Thrash stands out. Thrash has compiled 141 receiving yards on 10 catches, showing an ability to stretch the field and providing a critical target for Thompson-Robinson. The Browns will need more from Thrash and the receiving corps to keep pace with the Cowboys.
Trends
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games.
Dallas are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
Dallas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Cleveland.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Dallas’ last 13 games on the road.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
Cleveland are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland’s last 8 games.
Cleveland are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games against Dallas.
Cleveland are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns Betting Prediction
It is a hard decision for the bettors in this game. Both sides have their strengths and, equally, weaknesses too. With Cleveland’s decent home ATS record and the inability of the Cowboys to cover the spread, it is not much of a debate even how Cleveland would be a popular bet, particularly by the points.
This match will likely come down to the wire, with the final field goal being the decider. This prediction slightly tips the scales in favor of the UNDER as the total score did comply with the observed score trends in the last Dallas games, which makes it an attractive NFL betting prediction today.
Score Prediction: Cowboys 23, Browns 20.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: September 3, 2024
Last updated: March 25, 2025