Early forecast: it updates each morning until game day, when it is locked in and graded.
Arizona Cardinals
2−5 · ranked #30 · away
27%
Dallas Cowboys
3−4 · ranked #20 · home · our pick
73%
Chance to win, from our model · Updated Oct 30
Expected margin
DAL by 6.1
Expected score
DAL 31.0 – 24.8 ARI
Expected total
55.8
CardinalsThe matchupCowboys
+273Our fair odds−273
24.8Expected points31.0
−0.67Power rating−0.19
20.3Points / game27.0
29.7Allowed / game25.7
314Total yards / game354
4.5Yards / play5.6
218Passing yards / game259
2−5Season record3−4
2−8Last 104−6
Jon Gaines II G · Tip Reiman TE
Walter Nolen III DT · Chase Bisontis G
Hunter Long TEOut (5 each)Dee Winters LB · KaVontae Turpin WR
Devin Moore CB · Jalen Thompson S
Jonathan Bullard DT
Walter Nolen III DT · Chase Bisontis G
Hunter Long TEOut (5 each)Dee Winters LB · KaVontae Turpin WR
Devin Moore CB · Jalen Thompson S
Jonathan Bullard DT
Prediction markets
Kalshi · Polymarket US · ProphetX · NovigARI chance · DAL chance
Our model fair
Kalshi
Polymarket US
ProphetX
Novig
Full price table
| Team | Our modelfair | Kalshi4:21 AM CT | Polymarket US4:21 AM CT | ProphetX4:17 AM CT | Novig4:11 AM CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | |||||
| ARIArizona Cardinals | +27327% | +26627.3% | +26927.1% | +26927.1% | +29225.5% |
| DALDallas Cowboys | −27373% | −32276.3% | −31475.8% | −30875.5% | −30075.0% |
| SpreadDAL by 6.1 | |||||
| ARIArizona Cardinals | +6.1our margin | +6.5 +10548.7% | +6.5 +10748.2% | +6.5 +10848.0% | +6.5 +11546.5% |
| DALDallas Cowboys | −6.1our margin | −6.5 −12655.7% | −6.5 −12655.7% | −6.5 −12154.8% | −6.5 −11754.0% |
| Totalwe expect 55.8 | |||||
| Over | 55.8our total | o54.5 −11252.7% | o54.5 −11252.7% | o54.5 −10751.7% | o54.5 −10651.5% |
| Under | 55.8our total | u54.5 −10751.8% | u54.5 −10551.2% | u54.5 −10551.2% | u54.5 +10449.0% |
Odds are the price to buy that side now, taker fee included; the small percent is the implied chance of that same price. Highlighted is the best price in the row among venues on the same line. — means not listed (hover or tap for why). A market price is not the true chance of winning.
Margin range
Dallas Cowboys by 6.1 expected← ARI wins byDAL wins by →
Dallas Cowboys wins by 3 or more60%
Dallas Cowboys wins by 7 or more45%
Dallas Cowboys wins by 10 or more36%
Within 3 points either way23%
Centered on the expected margin above; shape from the real results of 1,401 past NFL games.
Total range
55.8 expectedTotal points, both teams
Total over 48.566%
Total over 55.549%
Total over 62.533%
Total from 49 to 6232%
Centered on the expected total above; shape from the real results of 1,401 past NFL games.
Probable Starting QBs
as announcedFor context, not in our forecast.
Rest and Schedule
before this game
ARI·DAL
Oct 25 vs DEN
last game
Oct 26 at PHI
6 days
days of rest
5 days
road after a home game
home / road
home after a road game
For context, not in our forecast.
Who's Out
Current team injury listsArizona Cardinals
ARIJon Gaines II G · ankle, back about Nov 8Out
ARITip Reiman TE · right ankle, back about Nov 1Out
ARIWalter Nolen III DT · ankle, back about Nov 8Out
ARIAndrew Wingard S · knee bruise, back about Nov 1Questionable
ARIHjalte Froholdt C · knee, back about Nov 1Questionable
ARIJosh Minkins SQuestionable
ARIMax Melton CB · knee, back about Nov 1Questionable
ARIXavier Weaver WRQuestionable
ARIChase Bisontis G · left knee - mcl surgery, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
ARIHunter Long TE · knee, back about Nov 8IR
and 9 more
Dallas Cowboys
DALDee Winters LB · calf strain, back about Nov 8Out
DALKaVontae Turpin WR · ribs, back about Nov 8Out
DALGeorge Pickens WR · shoulder, back about Nov 1Questionable
DALLuke Schoonmaker TE · groin, back about Nov 1Questionable
DALDevin Moore CB · hipIR
DALJalen Thompson S · hamstring, back about Nov 1IR
DALJonathan Bullard DT · calf, back about Nov 1IR
DALKelvin Gilliam Jr. DT · triceps, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
DALMalik Davis RB · hip surgery, back about Feb 15, 2027IR
DALMarist Liufau LB · left forearm fracture, back about Nov 1IR
and 3 more
For context, not in our forecast.
Team Comparison
2026 season · box-score averages from 7+ games
ARI·DAL
−0.67
rating (0 = average)
−0.19
20.3
points / game
27.0
29.7
points allowed / game
25.7
2−5
season record
3−4
0−3
home record
1−2
2−2
away record
2−2
L1
streak
W1
2−8
last 10
4−6
314
total yards / game
354
4.5
yards / play
5.6
218
passing yards / game
259
96
rushing yards / game
94
20.7
first downs / game
23.6
0.9
turnovers / game
1.0
Rating Trend
ARI · DAL · 30 daysArizona CardinalsDallas Cowboys
Rating (0 = average team)
Head to Head
last 3 meetings · DAL 0−3Sep 24, 2023at ARIARI 28 − 16
Jan 2, 2022at DALARI 25 − 22