Saints vs. Cowboys Prediction, Picks & Best Bets: NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds
Our Saints vs. Cowboys predictions are here as New Orleans and Dallas meet in the 2026 NFL preseason finale. The Saints enter Friday night looking for their first preseason victory after starting 0-2, while the Cowboys are unbeaten through two games.
The matchup takes place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, giving Dallas home-field advantage in the final tune-up before the regular season. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, on Friday, August 28. With roster battles and playing-time decisions in focus, this matchup offers plenty of betting value.
🏈 Saints vs. Cowboys prediction: NFL preseason Week 3
See the latest NFL odds and our experts' NFL picks for every game this season.
| 💰 Pick | ⚖️ Units | 🧠 Why I bet this |
|---|---|---|
| Saints +2.5 (-110 via FanDuel) | 1.1u → 1u | The Saints will keep this game close due to their offensive firepower against this Cowboys backup defensive unit. |
| Over 37.5 (-105 via DraftKings) | 1.05u → 1u | Both offenses will score tonight, and this total is too low for this game. |
Total wagered: 2.15 units | Max profit: 2 units
💰 Saints vs. Cowboys best bet
Saints +2.5 (-110)
We’re backing the Saints +2.5 because this preseason finale sets up as a much closer game than the records suggest. Dallas enters 2-0, while New Orleans is 0-2, but the Cowboys have little incentive to push their key players in the final exhibition. The Saints are also expected to rest many starters, yet their roster battles give plenty of depth players motivation to make a final impression.
New Orleans should benefit from that urgency, while Dallas’ focus is on evaluating its remaining roster spots. With the spread sitting at 2.5 points, we’re taking the Saints to keep this game within one score and cover.
Score prediction: Saints 24, Cowboys 21
🚀 Saints vs. Cowboys same-game parlay
We’re parlaying the Saints +2.5 with the Over 37.5 because New Orleans should have enough depth and motivation to keep this preseason finale competitive, especially with roster spots still on the line. Dallas has scored 34 points in each of its last two preseason games, while the Saints’ defense allowed 34 points in their most recent outing, giving us confidence that both teams can contribute offensively.
💵 Saints vs. Cowboys SGP picks
- Saints +2.5 (-110)
- Over 37.5 (-105)
Best odds: +243 via FanDuel (0.1u → 0.24u)
💵 My betting record for NFL picks
All NFL picks, including SGPs, have been tracked since Aug. 1.
| Bet type | Record | Net profit | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 11-6 | +4.2 units ✅ | 53% ✅ |
| Game picks | 11-3 | +4.5 units ✅ | 59% ✅ |
| Player props | 0-0 | ||
| Parlays | 0-3 | -.3 units ❌ | 0% ❌ |
📊 Saints vs. Cowboys odds: NFL preseason Week 3
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🌤️ Saints vs. Cowboys weather: Friday, 8 p.m. ET
This game will be played at AT&T Stadium, which is a dome. Weather will not play a factor in this one.
📺 How to watch Saints vs. Cowboys: NFL preseason Week 3
- Date: Friday, Aug. 28
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
- TV: ESPN Unlimited
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
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