Public-Betting Splits and Injury Reports for Sunday Night Football (Week 5) Matchup between Cowboys and Steelers

  • The Steelers are 2.5-point home favorites over the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football
  • The Cowboys vs Steelers public-betting splits favor Dallas ATS but Pittsburgh on the moneyline
  • See the final Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers injury reports for SNF

The Dallas Cowboys (2-2, 2-0 away, 1-3 ATS) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1, 1-0 home, 3-1 ATS) on Sunday Night Football in Week 5 (8:20 pm ET).

Pittsburgh opened as a 1.5-point home favorite in the Week 5 NFL odds, but that line has moved a full point towards the the Steelers over the course of the week.

With the Cowboys now catching 2.5 points, the Cowboys vs Steelers public-betting splits show bettors backing the underdogs to cover, but it’s a different story when it comes to the moneyline.

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Cowboys vs Steelers Public Betting Splits

Team Spread ATS Handle% ATS Bet% Moneyline ML Handle% ML Bet% Total Points O/U Handle% O/U Bet%
Dallas Cowboys +2.5 71% 74% +120 32% 51% O 43.5 75% 73%
Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 29% 26% -150 68% 49% U 43.5 25% 27%

About six hours before kickoff, the NFL public betting splits show Dallas getting 71% of ATS handle as 2.5-point underdogs, along with 74% of the ATS wagers. Cowboys are just 1-3 ATS on the season, while the Steelers are 3-1 against the number. Pittsburgh started a perfect 3-0 (both straight-up and ATS) before falling to the Colts 27-24 in Week 4 as 2.5-point road favorites.

The Cowboys/Steelers moneyline splits are almost the inverse of the ATS numbers. As of 2:38 pm ET, the Steelers were getting 68% of the moneyline handle on just 49% of the tickets. Pittsburgh’s only home game to date was an impressive 20-10 victory over Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers.

Dallas, however, is 2-0 on the road (and an uncharacteristic 0-2 at home) with victories over the Cleveland Browns (33-17) and New York Giants (20-15).

The game total has increased two full points since last Sunday from 41.5 to 43.5. Even with the increased total, though, the public still loves the over, putting 75% of the O/U handle on over 43.5.

 Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Reports

Dallas Cowboys Injury Game Status
Brandin Cooks (WR) Knee Out
Micah Parsons (DE) Ankle Out
Caelen Carson (CB) Shoulder Questionable
Marist Liufau (LB) Quad Questionable
Trevon Diggs (CB) Ankle Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Game Status
Alex Highsmith (LB) Groin Out
Cordarrelle Patterson (KR) Ankle Out
Jaylen Warren (RB) Knee Out
MyCole Pruitt (TE) Knee Out
Jeremiah Moon (LB) Ankle Questionable
Russell Wilson (QB) Calf Questionable

There are multiple significant injuries on the Dallas side, which is a big part of why the line has moved 1.5 points in Pittsburgh’s direction. Most-importantly, two-time First-Team All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is out with an ankle injury. Parsons was as short as +405 in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds after Week 1 but has faded all the way to +2325 after getting injured.

Dallas will also be without WR3 Brandin Cooks, who hit the IR with a knee injury.

On the Pittsburgh side, starting OLB Alex Highsmith, who has 11 tackles and a sack in three games this season, will miss his second straight game.

The Steelers will also be very thing at running back. While RB1 Najee Harris is healthy, the two guys behind him on the depth chart – Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson, are both out.

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As Sunday night approaches, football fans are gearing up for an exciting matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. With both teams coming off of impressive wins in their previous games, this showdown promises to be a thrilling one.

One factor that can greatly impact the outcome of the game is the public-betting splits. These splits provide insight into where the majority of bettors are placing their money, which can be a valuable tool for those looking to make informed wagers.

According to recent reports, the public-betting splits for this Sunday night matchup are fairly even, with slightly more bets coming in on the Steelers. This could be due to Pittsburgh’s strong start to the season, as they currently sit at 3-1 and have looked impressive on both sides of the ball.

On the other hand, the Cowboys are coming off of a big win against the New York Giants and will be looking to carry that momentum into Sunday night’s game. With star quarterback Dak Prescott leading the offense and a solid defense, Dallas has the potential to pull off an upset against the Steelers.

In addition to the public-betting splits, another important factor to consider when making wagers on this game is the injury reports for both teams. As of now, the Cowboys are dealing with a few key injuries, including star offensive lineman Tyron Smith and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. These injuries could have a significant impact on Dallas’ ability to perform on both offense and defense.

On the other hand, the Steelers are relatively healthy heading into Sunday night’s game, with only a few minor injuries to key players. This could give Pittsburgh an advantage in terms of depth and overall health going into the matchup.

Overall, Sunday night’s game between the Cowboys and Steelers promises to be a competitive and exciting one. With the public-betting splits fairly even and both teams looking to continue their winning streaks, this matchup could go either way. Football fans and bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see which team comes out on top in what is sure to be a thrilling showdown.