This is a 10* SIDE OF THE WEEK on the Dallas Cowboys.

REASONING: Detroit looked horrible in its loss in New York last week as QB Matt Stafford's offense posted just six points. If the Lions have had one weakness this year, it's clearly been their play away from friendly confines where they've gone just 3-4 this season. Dallas has already earned a first-round bye, but won't be rolling over and will clearly want to finish off the season on a high note. Dallas has struggled against the pass this year, but catches a break in that Stafford's offense isn't what it used to be in year's past. Dallas fell to the Giants for a second time this season, but then bounced back with a 26-20 win over the Bucs on Sunday Night Football last week. QB Dak Prescott was 32 of 36 for 279 yards, while Ezekiel Elliot had 159 yards and a TD. Note that Detroit is just 3-4 ATS on the road this year and only 4-7 ATS in its last 11 games played in the month of December, while Dallas is 4-3 ATS in its last seven in front of the home town crowd. We don't see DALLAS taking the foot off the gas at this point of the season, so lay the points with confidence.

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