Los Angeles Chargers (0-2 Preseason) vs. Dallas Cowboys (1-1 Preseason)
The NFL preseason is ever unfolding, and come Saturday the Los Angeles Chargers will be competing against Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The game pits the Chargers who have recorded the worst preseason record of 0-2 against Cowboys who have had a similar experience in their own preseason going 1-1. The other aspect of it is that it offers two options – chances to fine-tune line-ups for teams and those gamblers following major top sites for possible plays.
In Los Angeles, the offense of the Chargers has shown potential in terms of the running and passing games. Kimani Vidal is a young player who showed to be worthy with 49 yards gained during the only game he played with 11 carries. Perhaps his speed and ability to go through defensive linemen will be crucial for setting up how Charger’s offense flows. Simi Fehoko, as a wide receiver, has been outstanding on offense having five receptions for 85 yards in two games. Chargers might like to use him against Dallas defense, which average seventeen yards per reception.
Offensively, the Dallas Cowboys have shown a variety of tactics on the other hand in their offensive formations. Quarterback Trey Lance has a good rapport with his wideouts; he has thrown for 339 yards in two games, which is not bad based on his 62.5% success rate through the air. He didn’t get much action in the backfield as a rookie, but Deuce Vaughn was able to exploit most of what he got and run for 34 yards on only five carries; his speed is something the Cowboys should use much more frequently going forward. In addition to that, Kelvin Harmon playing as a wide receiver has also been impressive having caught four passes for fifty-six yards and though those numbers may not sound like much, it might be somewhat reassuring to Lance.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET |
| Where: | AT&T Stadium |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Luis Perez QB vs. Trey Lance QB
Luis Perez has had a rather limited impact in the Chargers’ preseason games having thrown for 139 yards and having an average passer rating of 67.1. During his performance he raised issues in the Chargers offence line where they struggle to provide the much needed push in the extra point pushes. There seems to be no goal-scorer in Perez, who has not scored a touchdown in the competition’s prior games and desperately requires confidence and form boost against Dallas.
On the other hand, Trey Lance has been better in his preseason appearances for the Cowboys and he has passed for 339 yards and has a 62.5% completion. He has thrown for 81.4, and that along with his great ball handling ability, makes the Cowboys’ offence less predictable and more fluent. These perceived trends, if maintained over the season, may well be the competitive differential in the matchup against the Chargers.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Dallas Cowboys -200, Total Odds: 33.5
Presently, betting on the match is in support of the Cowboys playing at home many times with better preparedness during the exhibition. The total is at 51 and the point spread is at -3.5 for the Cowboys with the total over/under now set at 33. 5 points. The odds are in tandem with the belief that the Cowboys will be able to manage the game, especially at home where they have been a force to reckon with.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Trends
The Chargers have been also a poor bet this season as they are only 1-6 ATS in the last 7 games. Also, their games have maintained a low total points average, such that 14 out of their last 17 games have been under. These trends would deter them from using a keen aggression in their offense and may propend to another low scoring match.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
On the other hand, the Cowboys have mixed signals in the cover trends, but impressive when playing at home where they have won 9 of the last 10 games. Like in the case of the Chargers, the total points in the Cowboys’ games have, therefore, similarly been leaning much more towards the fewer, with the total going UNDER in five of the last six games played between the Chargers and the Cowboys.
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys 8/24/24 Betting Picks
Given the statistical analysis of the results and the data and trends analysis, the Cowboys seem to depend rather more, given the fact that their home condition is quite strong and the behaviour of the quarterbacks seems to be relatively steadier. The Chargers, as we have seen in their preseason play, especially on the offence line might be in for a tough battle with the Cowboys who appear to have a slightly better handle on what is expected of them in the preseason. In prop bets, consideration could be given to under on total points as both teams have been going for UNDER in their recent games.
As for the football betting predictions today, they are to be conservative with the Cowboys to edge the spread in a low-scoring affair, thus getting the much-needed home preseason prep.
