The Dallas Cowboys (13-5) and San Francisco 49ers (14-4) will play in the NFC divisional round Sunday in a rematch of a game that featured one of the most famous plays in NFL history that happened 31 years earlier.
In the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 10, 1982, the 49ers beat the Cowboys 28-27 after Dwight Clark made “The Catch” in the corner of the end zone on a pass from Joe Montana with 51 seconds remaining.
The 49ers went on to win Super Bowl XVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, 26–21.
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 19-18-1 but the 49ers won the previous meeting 23-17 in the 2021 NFC wild-card round on Jan. 16.
Dallas has won six of the past eight games against San Francisco since 2005.
Here’s everything you need from a betting perspective on the Cowboys-49ers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert pick (odds via FOX Bet).
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Cowboys (13-5) at San Francisco 49ers (14-4), 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday, FOX and FOX Sports App
Point spread: 49ers -3.5 (49ers favored to win by more than 3.5 points, otherwise Cowboys cover)
Moneyline: 49ers -189 favorites to win (bet $10 to win $15.29 total); Cowboys +145 underdogs to win (bet $10 to win $24.50 total)
Total scoring Over/Under: 45.5 points scored by both teams combined
Will Cowboys pull big upset vs. 49ers?
Colin Cowherd applauds the Cowboys for their monster win but says everything works against them against the 49ers.
Pick via FOX Sports NFL Analyst Geoff Schwartz:
This will be a brawl in the trenches and I cannot wait. While much of the attention when it comes to the Niners’ offense has focused on their rookie quarterback and all the fantastic explosive offensive weapons, the heartbeat of the offense is their line.
Outside of Trent Williams, their line isn’t especially talented, but the guys play well together and understand their assignments. They stay ahead of the chains, which keeps them out of stressful pass protection situations. This Cowboys defensive front is outstanding, and other than against Williams, they have the advantage. It doesn’t mean the 49ers can’t scheme up success or score points, but it will be more difficult than usual.
On the other side of the ball, the 49ers defensive line is going to eat. You will find no bigger fan of the Cowboys offensive line over the last seven years than me, but they are at a disadvantage in this game. Nick Bosa vs. either Smith (Tyron, Tyler) is a mismatch. The young Smith at left tackle (Tyler) is not quite ready for the speed and intensity that Bosa brings, and the elder Smith (Tyron) is playing out of a position at right tackle. Arik Armstead and Charles Omenihu inside have the advantage over everyone but Zack Martin.
For these reasons I believe this game will go under.
PICK: Under 45.5 points scored by both teams combined at FOX Bet
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