The 2025 season has been one big lump of coal in Washington's stocking, and Jason Logan's early Cowboys vs. Commanders predictions don't see things getting any better on Christmas Day.
The 2025 season has been one big lump of coal in Washington's stocking, and Jason Logan's early leans for Cowboys vs. Commanders don't see things getting any better on Christmas Day.After you’ve opened your Christmas presents on December 25, the NFL serves up a trio of games on the holiday — starting with an NFC East encounter between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders.
While neither team has anything to play for in this 1:00 p.m. ET showcase, there will be no shortage of betting options. Here are our early thoughts on the spread and total for this week’s game. We will have a full game preview later in the week.opened as a 5.5-point home underdog on Christmas Day with some uncertainty around the throwing hand of quarterback Marcus Mariota on the short week. He injured his right hand in Saturday’s loss to Philadelphia, requiring stitches, and is listed as day-to-day on the short week while also dealing with a quads injury. With starter Jayden Daniels shut down, the Commanders would turn to journeyman Josh Johnson under center if Mariota can't suit up.lug a three-game slide to the nation’s capital, most recently getting blasted by the L.A. Chargers at home on Sunday. The Cowboys did beat up on the Commanders in Week 7, winning a 44-22 shootout at home.The Cowboys can put up points against this terrible Washington defense, which is something the Commanders might not be able to do with a QB3 at the wheel and a banged-up offensive line in front of him.This total opened at 49.5 and has jumped to 50.5 points, despite the Commanders’ QB questions. If Mariota is ruled out, this number will dip through 50 points and could slump to 48 or shorter. Neither defense is great, which is why we’re seeing a total this size. But Mariota has been a serviceable backup in place of Daniels, and has been running with the first teamers most of the season. Johnson would come in cold on a short week and faces a Cowboys pass rush that can get after the quarterback. As for the Dallas offense, a total this high is asking the Cowboys to shoulder the lion’s share of the scoring. There’s no shortage of weapons in this high-flying air attack, but just how pumped will they be to travel for a meaningless game on Xmas Day? Outside of focus, Week 17 is the first time Dallas has played outdoors since a trip to Denver in Week 8. While the weather in Washington doesn’t look too bad, QB Dak Prescott sees significant splits in his output when heading into open-air venues, especially in December. You could wait and see if this total hits the key stop of 51 points before buying back, but don’t wait too long. Any updates on Mariota’s availability will move this total quickly.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. In his 20 years with Covers, lead NFL betting analyst; has seen it all and bet it all. Through the wild west of early Internet gambling to lobbying for legalized sports betting to our brave new wagering world, Jason has been a consistent source of actionable info and entertainment for squares and sharps alike. Since joining the Covers team back in 2005, he honed his handicapping skills to provide audiences with the most thorough insights, blending traditional capping methods with advanced modelling and predictive analysis. Jason has studied the ins and outs of the sports betting business, learning from some of the most successful gamblers in the industry and the biggest sportsbook operators on the planet. He is under center for Covers during NFL season as our top NFL expert, taking the points in his infamous NFL Underdogs column and representing the Covers Community at the Super Bowl. While he lives for football season, Jasons first love is basketball and that shows in his in-depth NBA, NCAA, and WNBA betting breakdowns. On top of being a mainstay in media from coast to coast; WPIX, PHL17, Fox 5 San Diego, WGNO, TSN, SportsNet, ESPN Radio; he had his analysis featured in USA Today, MSNBC, ESPN, the Wall Street Journal, CBS, Bloomberg, the L.A. Times, the New York Times and other major publications. You can also find JLo stuffing all the top picks and predictions he can into 10 minutes as the host of Covers; flagship podcast, The Sharp 600.Lions vs Vikings Predictions - Early Picks & Odds for Christmas Day Week 17Sunday Night Football Odds: SNF Betting Lines 2025If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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