Cowboys vs. Eagles Player Prop Picks: NFL Week 1 Odds & Best Bets Tonight
With the NFL season kicking off tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC), my best Cowboys vs. Eagles player props focus on the superstars at Lincoln Financial Field as part of our NFL predictions for Week 1.
I'm backing Jalen Hurts with my NFL picks to score using his legs as my best bet tonight, while also fading star rusher Saquon Barkley and backing Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott as part of our best Cowboys vs. Eagles player props.
We break down this game in even further detail in our Cowboys vs. Eagles prediction ahead of tonight's NFL season opener.
🏈 Best Cowboys vs. Eagles player props: Week 1
NFL player prop bets made Wednesday; odds subject to change.
- Jalen Hurts anytime TD scorer (-145 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Saquon Barkley Under 96.5 rushing yards (-105 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
- Dak Prescott Over 247.5 passing yards (-115 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
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🔥 Jalen Hurts anytime touchdown scorer (-145) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hurts has been a touchdown scoring machine the past two seasons, carrying the pigskin into the end zone 29 times in 32 regular-season games. He’s also added five scores in as many postseason contests, all of which came in Philadelphia’s final three playoff wins last year en route to its latest Lombardi Trophy.
Hurts has hit pay dirt at least once per game on 25 occasions over a stretch of 37 combined regular-season and playoff contests. In other words, he's cashed his anytime touchdown prop in 67.6% of his starts since the start of the 2023 season.
Last year, Hurts faced the Cowboys just once and tallied two rushing scores in a 34-6 blowout win in Dallas. Those were among 25 rushing touchdowns the Cowboys allowed in 2024 - the most in the NFL.
This was one of the most popular Cowboys vs. Eagles player props last year, so Hurts' odds (-145) are juiced, with DraftKings offering the market's best line. The 59.18% implied probability is lower than Hurts’ 67.6% scoring rate the past two seasons, suggesting there’s actually value at this price.
Gary Pearson's NFL live betting guide suggests the best time to bet a Hurts touchdown might be once the game is underway.
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⬇️ Saquon Barkley Under 96.5 rushing yards (-105) ⭐⭐⭐
Fading the defending rushing champ on opening night at home against an opponent he shredded for 167 yards in his final game of 2024? While it was a performance that made him just the ninth player in NFL history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season, sometimes you have to be a contrarian.
That’s what I’m doing with this Saquon Barkley selection. The logic is fairly straightforward: I don’t see the Cowboys letting Barkley beat them tonight.
What about what happened in Week 17 last season? Clearly, Barkley was a man on a mission that day. Hence why he had 31 carries, tied for third-most in his career. Barkley’s rushing totals in his eight previous battles with the Cowboys? 66, 66, 51, 39, 81, 50, 9, and 28 - in other words, a whole lot of Under.
Bet this prop at bet365, which has the best total (O/U 96.5 rushing yards) and price (-105) on the market.
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⬆️ Dak Prescott Over 247.5 passing yards (-115) ⭐⭐⭐
A severe hamstring injury limited Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to just eight games in 2024. He sustained the injury the week prior to Dallas’ first meeting with Philadelphia, so Prescott didn’t face his division foe last year.
However, Prescott was on the field for both clashes against Philadelphia in 2023, and he threw for 271 and 374 yards in those contests, respectively. The Cowboys' signal-caller also lit up the Eagles’ secondary for 295 yards in the 2021 season finale, as well as 347 yards in 2022.
In total, Prescott has cleared 270 passing yards in each of his last four matchups versus Philadelphia. The Mississippi State product has thrown for at least 238 yards nine consecutive times against the Eagles dating back to 2018 - including at least 265 yards seven times.
Two other reasons I love this play are that the Cowboys will likely be playing from behind most of the night - meaning more pass attempts for Prescott - and Philly is unveiling a revamped secondary. BetMGM offers the best value on Prescott's Under, as other sportsbooks have his total pegged at 248.5 or 249.5 yards.
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🌧️ Cowboys vs. Eagles weather report
It's projected to be 67°F and cloudy with a chance of showers and potentially a thunderstorm. There's a 66% chance of rain as of Thursday afternoon, meaning we could get a sloppy game or even have the matchup delayed if the thunderstorm comes to fruition. If there are showers, expect the passing games to be more limited in favor of the ground attack, which favors the Eagles and NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds favorite Barkley. On the other side, the Cowboys have an underwhelming running back room headlined by Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.
Check out Liam Fox's full NFL weather report, where we're keeping an eye on the forecast for all 12 outdoor games ahead of this weekend.
📺 Cowboys vs. Eagles game info
- When: Thursday, Sept. 4
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- How to watch: NBC
❓ Cowboys vs. Eagles FAQs
What are the best Cowboys vs. Eagles player props?
My best Cowboys vs. Eagles player props are Jalen Hurts anytime touchdown scorer, Saquon Barkley Under 96.5 rushing yards, and Dak Prescott Over 247.5 passing yards.
When is the Cowboys vs. Eagles game?
The Cowboys vs. Eagles game kicks off the NFL season at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC) tonight.
How do NFL player props work?
Player props are wagers on individual performances rather than the outcome of the game. Common props include passing yards, rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdown scorers. For example, if a QB’s passing yards line is set at 250.5, you can bet the Over (251-plus yards) or Under (250 or fewer yards). You can also bet on if a specific player will score a touchdown in the entire game, the first or last touchdown, and more NFL odds markets.
You can determine the payouts and implied probabilities for any wager - or convert odds to different formats - with our odds converter.
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