How to Bet the Dallas Cowboys in 2025: Futures, Props and Predictions

Dallas Cowboys 2024 Season Recap and 2025 Outlook

Dallas closed the 2024 season with a 7–10 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury and an epic late-season collapse accelerated head coach Mike McCarthy’s departure. The Cowboys promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach and brought back Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator. Prescott, now anchored by a market-setting contract, remains the offensive focal point heading into the reset.

Key Cowboys Offseason Moves and Roster Changes

The Shockwave Trade

In a stunning move a week before the 2025 season, the Cowboys traded star edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Dallas received two first‑round picks (2026, 2027) and All‑Pro defensive tackle Kenny Clark in return. Parsons immediately signed a record-setting four-year, $188 million deal (roughly $47 million per year) with the Packers, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history.

What It Means for Dallas

Losing Parsons – who accounted for 52.5 sacks in four seasons and anchored the Cowboys’ defence – is a seismic shift. ESPN analysts rate this as one of the most lopsided trades of the offseason, branding it a win for Green Bay who gains a dominant edge rusher in a Super Bowl window. Meanwhile, Dallas benefits from cost-controlled draft capital but sacrifices immediate defensive firepower.

Tactical Impact

• Edge rush: Parsons was the disruptive engine of Dallas’ pass rush. Without him, defensive schemes must recalibrate and expect reduced pressure in early-season games.
• Salary cap relief & roster flexibility: The trade alleviates impending financial strain. Parsons, Dak Prescott, and CeeDee Lamb were occupying a big chunk of cap space; this trade offers breathing room.
• Early-season implications: Game-planning changes begin immediately. A Week 4 “homecoming” game against the Packers now adds significant storylines and playoff path shifts.

Dallas made bold additions across the roster. They traded for explosive WR George Pickens and bolstered the secondary with Kaiir Elam. The running back room gained depth with Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, while the offensive line added rookie Tyler Booker. Notably, Mason Luepke, Osa Odighizuwa, Parris Campbell, Dante Fowler Jr., Solomon Thomas, and Hakeem Adeniji were among the signings that provide depth and versatility.

Projected Cowboys Starting Lineup for 2025

Dak Prescott leads a potent offense with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens forming a formidable duo. Jake Ferguson remains a reliable tight end, while Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and rookie Jaydon Blue rotate in the backfield behind a fortified line. Defensively,

Dallas Cowboys 2025 Regular Season Schedule

Week 1 — Thursday, September 4 — at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 2 — Sunday, September 14 — vs New York Giants
Week 3 — Sunday, September 21 — at Chicago Bears
Week 4 — Sunday, September 28 — vs Green Bay Packers
Week 5 — Sunday, October 5 — at New York Jets
Week 6 — Sunday, October 12 — at Carolina Panthers
Week 7 — Sunday, October 19 — vs Washington Commanders
Week 8 — Sunday, October 26 — at Denver Broncos
Week 9 — Monday, November 3 — vs Arizona Cardinals
Week 10 — Bye
Week 11 — Monday, November 17 — at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 12 — Sunday, November 23 — vs Philadelphia Eagles
Week 13 — Thursday, November 27 — vs Kansas City Chiefs (Thanksgiving)
Week 14 — Thursday, December 4 — at Detroit Lions
Week 15 — Sunday, December 14 — vs Minnesota Vikings
Week 16 — Sunday, December 21 — vs Los Angeles Chargers
Week 17 — Thursday, December 25 — at Washington Commanders (Christmas Day)
Week 18 — (flex) at New York Giants

How to Bet on the Cowboys in 2025

This year’s narrative hinges on offensive upside versus defensive uncertainty. With an impressive trio of free-agent acquisitions and a favorable front-loaded schedule, the Cowboys have serious rebound potential. Watch line movement around the opener in Philly, Thanksgiving, and Christmas as all three are line-shifting events. Early futures and prop bets should be ridden or faded based on Week 1 action.

Cowboys Futures Odds and Player Prop Lines

Sports Interaction NFL futures board lists the Cowboys at +675 to win the NFC East, +2000 to win the NFC Championship, and +5000 to win the Super Bowl. The East is still top-heavy with Philadelphia favored, but Dallas offers longer value if the offense gels quickly under Schottenheimer. The conference odds (+2000) put them in the second tier behind powerhouses like San Francisco and Philadelphia, which makes them more appealing as a midseason pickup rather than an early ticket.

The Super Bowl number (+5000) is long but playable for those looking for a contrarian futures dart in case the roster overachieves and Prescott stays upright.

Dallas Cowboys Player Props

Dak Prescott MVP (+3000): Prescott’s case hinges on health and the impact of George Pickens. If the Cowboys win the division at 11+ wins, he will be central to MVP conversations at this price.

Dak Prescott Comeback Player of the Year (+325): With his 2024 season cut short, this award market fits neatly. A return to 4,000+ passing yards and playoff contention would make him one of the frontrunners.

Cowboys 2025 Season Risks and Concerns

The biggest threat remains the unresolved Micah Parsons contract, a potential distraction or worse.

UPDATE: Micah Parsons was traded to the Packers on August 28 in exchange for two first-round picks and DT Kenny Clark. Parsons signed a record-setting extension in Green Bay, altering both Dallas’s defensive outlook and salary cap flexibility. The Cowboys now lean on emerging pass rushers and youth while stockpiling draft capital.

Offensive line cohesion, with Booker stepping in, is untested. Trevon Diggs’ return timeline still isn’t locked, leaving the secondary vulnerable early. And the RB room is unsettled, ranging from hope to question mark depending on health and rotation.

Dallas Cowboys 2025 Record Prediction and Preview Bets

If Prescott stays healthy and the pieces gel, a 10–7 to 11–6 record is realistic, swinging them back into playoff contention. Optimal betting setup would lean on division futures, win total over/unders, and mid-AFC holiday prop plays. Let me know your preference range, and I’ll dial up recommended bet sizing.