The Dallas Cowboys open as 10-point home favorites against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for this coming Thursday Night Football game at AT&T Stadium. The over/under line is set at 47.5 points. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Game & Betting Overview
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) at Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
- Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Time: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Spread: Cowboys -10
- Moneyline: Cowboys -535 to -625 / Buccaneers +400 to +455
- Over/Under: 47.5 points [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Storylines & Context
- Cowboys Outlook: Dallas enters a short week with a bit of momentum after a thrilling 34-30 road win over the Houston Texans. At 2-2, they are returning to AT&T Stadium for the first time in three weeks. The Cowboys open as the biggest betting favorites of Week 5 across the entire NFL slate. [1, 2, 3]
- Buccaneers Outlook: Tampa Bay is in a tailspin at 0-4 and faces major personnel hurdles. Starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is sidelined for a few weeks with an injury. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his second consecutive career start after a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. [1, 2, 3]
- Betting Trends: Dallas has historically trended heavily toward the high-scoring side at home, holding a 33-17-1 Over/Under record (66% to the Over) at AT&T Stadium since 2020. [1]
