Admin September 4, 2024
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Will 2024 be the Dallas Cowboys‘ year? Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons are running it back. Still, oddsmakers are weary of their chances — and America’s Team is even a Week 1 underdog against a Cleveland Browns squad that snagged a wild card spot in 2023.
The Browns return beleaguered quarterback Deshaun Watson and added Jerry Jeudy to a receiving corps that already included Amari Cooper. Can Cleveland shoot higher than a wild card this season and contend for the AFC North title?
Both teams have something to prove in 2024, but which squad starts the new campaign with a 1-0 record?
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Cowboys vs. Browns odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Browns (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Browns (-145); Cowboys (+120)
- Over/under: 42.5
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NFL Week 1 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: Cowboys 21, Browns 18
I think Cleveland’s defense may ultimately end up as the best in the NFL this season, but I have a difficult time trusting Deshaun Watson at quarterback. The Browns performed far better when Joe Flacco was under center. And on the other side, the Cowboys didn’t have a great offseason, but the pressure is immense on Mike McCarthy. I like Dallas in the upset.
Tyler Dragon: Cowboys 25, Browns 24
Tom Brady’s broadcast debut might be more anticipated than the actual game. But the Cowboys and Browns are entering the season with a lot of pressure and expectations. Deshaun Watson might be under the most pressure of any quarterback this year. He hasn’t lived up to expectations following his record-breaking contract. Cleveland has a talented roster. They need Watson to regain his H-Town form.
Safid Deen: Cowboys 24, Browns 16
The Cowboys’ run game and CeeDee Lamb having enough practice time before the season after a contract holdout is concerning. But Deshaun Watson’s performance since signing his mega-deal is more of a concern. Cleveland loses at home to Dallas in their opener.
Richard Morin: Cowboys 26, Browns 16
I’m weary of the Browns’ defense and expect the Cowboys to get off to a hot start to the season. Cleveland certainly has some threats on offense but Dallas will be equal to the challenge. Take the under at 42.5 points.
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