A great NFL preseason matchup you do not want to miss is the Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams, coming soon on Sunday, August 11, at 4:30 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Cowboys are favored to succeed, with their point spread at -4.0 (-105).
The Cowboys were among the few top teams favored to win the Super Bowl. But they fell short against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card game, which ended 48-32.
They capped off a 12-5 season and finished first in the NFC East. They also added some depth in critical areas like quarterback and wide receiver, which will be displayed in this matchup.
Their offense compiled 509 points last season and averaged 29.9 points per matchup. This put them ahead of the league, and their opponents wanted this team to have the ball on time.
The Cowboys' defense held teams to 18.5 points per game and allowed a total of 315 points, which ranked fifth in the league for points allowed. This showed that they could also handle teams accordingly.
The Rams suffered a heartbreaking 24-23 loss in the NFC Wild Card game against the Detroit Lions, ending their season. With some offseason work, they have an opportunity to improve their record and potentially push for the playoffs.
Their recent season ended with a 10-7 record, and they came in second in the NFC West. Their offense was tough enough to hang with some of the best teams in the league, but their defense had its issues.
Offensively, they put up 404 points and averaged 23.8 points a game. They ranked eighth compared to other teams in the league, making them a threat against teams that struggled defensively.
The Rams were at their worst on defense, allowing 377 total points. This averaged 22.2 points allowed and ranked 19th overall. Despite being Super Bowl champs a few years back, they have their most significant issues in front of them here.
MyBookie has the Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup favoring the Cowboys. Currently, they are four-point favorites to win despite being on the road. Can the Rams get off to a strong start and find the positive momentum they need?
The Rams have struggled to win in the preseason over the last several years, but they have had excellent success against the Cowboys. However, no major starters are going to be competing for both squads, and the Cowboys arguably have a better lineup in most head-to-head matchups.
