Eagles vs Cowboys Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2025
Last updated: Sep 5, 2025, 12:21AM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 6:16PM
The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Dallas Cowboys in NFL Week 1 action at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, beginning at 10:20am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Eagles vs Cowboys game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Philadelphia vs Dallas NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Eagles a 76% chance of winning against the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
Eagles vs Cowboys: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at Lincoln Financial Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Eagles $1.24, Cowboys $4.25
- Line: Eagles -8 ($1.91), Cowboys +8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 47.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Eagles at $1.24 and the Cowboys at $4.25.
The Eagles are listed as 8-point favourites against the Cowboys, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cowboys (+8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 47.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cowboys (+8) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 47.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Eagles vs Cowboys: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Dallas at $4.25 with Bet365
- Line: Cowboys +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 47.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Eagles vs Cowboys predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Eagles have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cowboys to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Eagles vs Cowboys: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Eagles vs Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Week 1 is the Eagles winning 26-19.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Philadelphia vs Dallas game in Week 1, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Eagles vs Cowboys: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Eagles vs Cowboys? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Eagles vs Cowboys.
Barkley has a 15.3% chance of scoring the first TD at Lincoln Financial Field, while the Eagles RB has a 58.6% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Eagles First TD Tips
- Saquon Barkley: 15.3% probability
- Jalen Hurts: 14.3% probability
- A.J. Brown: 7.9% probability
- DeVonta Smith: 6.6% probability
- Dallas Goedert: 4.5% probability
Cowboys First TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 8.0% probability
- Javonte Williams: 7.9% probability
- George Pickens: 6.4% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 3.9% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 2.8% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Eagles Anytime TD Tips
- Saquon Barkley: 58.6% probability
- Jalen Hurts: 56.0% probability
- A.J. Brown: 36.5% probability
- DeVonta Smith: 31.4% probability
- Dallas Goedert: 22.7% probability
Cowboys Anytime TD Tips
- CeeDee Lamb: 35.0% probability
- Javonte Williams: 34.7% probability
- George Pickens: 29.4% probability
- Jake Ferguson: 19.0% probability
- KaVontae Turpin: 14.0% probability
Eagles-Cowboys Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Eagles' Jalen Hurts is projected for 213 passing yards, while the Cowboys' Dak Prescott is expected to throw for 251 yards.
Eagles Starting QB
- Jalen Hurts: 213 projected passing yards
Cowboys Starting QB
- Dak Prescott: 251 projected passing yards
Eagles Rushing Yards
- Saquon Barkley: 99 projected yards
- Jalen Hurts: 42 projected yards
- Will Shipley: 15 projected yards
Cowboys Rushing Yards
- Javonte Williams: 46 projected yards
- Miles Sanders: 15 projected yards
- Dak Prescott: 11 projected yards
Eagles Receiving Yards
- A.J. Brown: 73 projected yards
- DeVonta Smith: 58 projected yards
- Dallas Goedert: 42 projected yards
- Saquon Barkley: 18 projected yards
- Jahan Dotson: 14 projected yards
Cowboys Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb: 76 projected yards
- George Pickens: 60 projected yards
- Jake Ferguson: 39 projected yards
- KaVontae Turpin: 23 projected yards
- Jalen Tolbert: 19 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Philadelphia vs Dallas game.
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Eagles vs Cowboys: Week 1 Essential Details
The NFL Week 1 game between the Eagles and Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field is scheduled to commence at 10:20am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Friday 5 September 2025
- Time: 10:20am AEST
- Venue: Lincoln Financial Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Dallas predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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