'Monday Night Football' prediction, odds, start time: Raiders vs. Cowboys picks from expert on 8-2 run

Teams looking to get back into the win column clash when the Dallas Cowboys battle the Las Vegas Raiders on 'Monday Night Football.' Dallas is coming off a 27-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3, while Las Vegas dropped a 10-7 decision at Denver on Nov. 6. The Cowboys (3-5-1), who have lost two in a row, are 1-4 on the road this season. The Raiders (2-7), who have lost three consecutive games, are 1-3 on their home field in 2025. Both teams are 4-5 against the spread this season. Defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (calf) is out for Dallas.

Kickoff from Allegiant Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, and this is the first ever meeting between these franchises played in Las Vegas. The Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Cowboys vs. Raiders odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.5, down two points from the opening line. Before making any Raiders vs. Cowboys picks, be sure to check out what SportsLine expert Zack Cimini has to say. 

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A veteran Las Vegas handicapper, Cimini was profitable in the NFL (35-25-4, +$727) last season, and he's on an 8-2 roll (+585) on his picks involving the Raiders. Anyone following him at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen impressive returns. 

Now, Cimini has zoned in on Cowboys vs. Raiders. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NFL betting lines and NFL odds for Raiders vs. Cowboys:

Why the Cowboys can cover

Veteran quarterback Dak Prescott powers the Dallas offense. In nine games, he has completed 228 of 329 passes (69.3%) for 2,319 yards and 17 touchdowns with six interceptions and a 98.8 rating. He has also rushed 29 times for 121 yards (4.2 average) and one touchdown. In the loss to Arizona, he completed 24 of 39 passes for 250 yards and one touchdown and one interception.

His top target in the passing game is wide receiver George Pickens. In nine games, he has 49 receptions for 764 yards (15.6 average) and six touchdowns. He has 12 explosive plays of 20 yards or more, including a long of 45, with 218 yards after the catch and 42 first-down conversions. In a 30-27 loss at Carolina on Oct. 12, he caught nine passes for 168 yards and one touchdown. See which team to back at SportsLine. 

Why the Raiders can cover

The Las Vegas offense is fueled by running back Ashton Jeanty. In nine games this season, Jeanty has carried 143 times for 547 yards (3.8 ypc average) and four touchdowns. He also has 23 receptions for 136 yards (5.9 average) and three touchdowns. In the loss to the Broncos, he carried 19 times for 60 yards and a score. In a 25-24 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sept. 28, he rushed 21 times for 138 yards (6.6 average) and one touchdown.

Also helping lead the passing game is wide receiver Tre Tucker, who should have an even bigger impact following the trade of Jakobi Meyers. The third-year veteran has 34 receptions for 455 yards (13.4 average) and four touchdowns. In a 41-24 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sept. 21, he caught eight passes for 145 yards (18.1 average) and three touchdowns. He caught five passes for 70 yards in a 20-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 12. See which team to back at SportsLine.

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How to make Cowboys vs. Raiders picks

For Monday Night Football's matchup, Cimini is leaning Over the total, but he also says a critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back. See what it is at SportsLine.

Who covers in Raiders vs. Cowboys, and what critical x-factor do you need to know about? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Cowboys vs. Raiders spread you need to jump, all from the expert who returned $585 to $100 players over his last 10 Las Vegas Raiders picks, and find out.