Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Chargers: In-Depth Matchup Analysis & Pick

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Date: October 16, 8:15 pm
Location: SoFi Stadium
TV: ESPN

Betting Odds

Point Spread: Dallas by 1.5
Total: 50.5

Both teams are looking solid, but not spectacular, as the Cowboys and Chargers have records of 3-2 and 2-2, respectively. But stats tell a deeper story, so let's break it down.

Power Stats Analysis

Yards Per Point

  • Dallas Offense: 12.22
  • Dallas Defense: 17.59
  • LA Chargers Offense: 14.14
  • LA Chargers Defense: 15.54

Edge: Dallas

Dallas is more efficient on offense and stingier on defense when it comes to allowing points per yard.

Yards Per Pass

  • Dallas Offense: 8.83
  • Dallas Defense: 10.54
  • LA Chargers Offense: 10.34
  • LA Chargers Defense: 11.53

Edge: LA Chargers

The Chargers edge out Dallas in passing efficiency on offense, but both teams have vulnerabilities in their pass defense.

Yards Per Rush

  • Dallas Offense: 3.99
  • Dallas Defense: 4.47
  • LA Chargers Offense: 4.25
  • LA Chargers Defense: 4.13

Edge: LA Chargers

The Chargers have a better rushing offense and a slightly better rush defense compared to the Cowboys.

Turnover Differential

  • Dallas: -1.2
  • LA Chargers: -1.25

Edge: Dallas

Both teams struggle with turnovers, but Dallas has a marginal advantage here.

Betting Odds Trends

Los Angeles Chargers

  • LA Chargers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
  • LA Chargers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys

  • Dallas is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games.
  • Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road.

Edge: Dallas

Dallas has a better overall recent form, but the Chargers have had their number in recent matchups.

Head-to-Head

  • The Chargers lead the recent matchups, going 4-3 overall and 4-3 ATS.

Edge: LA Chargers

The Chargers have had a slight advantage in recent head-to-head matchups.

Cowboys vs Chargers Free Money line Pick

According to the stats and trends, Dallas has a slight edge in efficiency stats, while the Chargers have been better in the head-to-head matchups and specific game situations. The game is a toss-up but leans slightly in favor of the Chargers, especially considering they have the home-field advantage, have their top RB back, and are rested.

Free Pick: Take the Chargers on the Moneyline
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