Monday night’s Bengals vs. Cowboys matchup is going to bring some big fireworks, with plenty of prop-betting opportunities. We’ve scoured the odds and compared these teams to deliver 5 player prop bets we love for this primetime Monday night showdown. We’re not looking for the best players, but instead, we’re looking for the best bets. These picks mix overs, and unders, and even have some plus-money plays. Making these prop bets ensures a well-rounded strategy backed by stats and insights.
Player Prop Odds: -150
Ja’Marr Chase is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL. He’s constantly on the highlight reels and this matchup is ripe for him to find the end zone at least once, if not more, tonight.
Chase has already racked up 13 TDs on the season. That means he’s nearly averaging one TD per game. The Cowboys’ secondary is down a key cornerback in Josh Butler, leaving rookie DaRon Bland to handle Chase which is a mismatch from the start. That’s a tall order against a receiver who has put together 1,140+ yards and dominates in red zone chances. The rookie won’t be able to keep up with the veteran.
Joe Burrow has thrown 3+ touchdowns in 3 of the Bengals' last 4 games which means he’s comfortable throwing it to get the yardage and the TDs. The best part is that Chase has been his favorite target in scoring situations.
At -150, the odds are pretty short, but the reliability of Chase to find paydirt is worth the price for this bet.
Player Prop Odds: -115
The Cowboys’ rushing attack will be ever so important if they hope to control the game. With that, Rico Dowdle has quietly emerged as their lead back. Dowdle has averaged a decent 4.5 yards per carry this season and faces a Bengals defense ranked 23rd against the run. On top of that, they’ve allowed 128.2 rushing yards per game which makes us think this bet is a slam dunk.
In Dallas’ 2 recent wins, Dowdle’s workload has only increased, hitting 70+ yards in both games. With Cooper Rush under center, the Cowboys are likely to lean on Dowdle to keep the drives alive and limit Cincinnati’s offensive time on the field.
We think this is a great opportunity to take the over in a favorable matchup that will almost surely payout.
Player Prop Odds: +130
This is a sneaky good plus-money play that we absolutely love.
While Cooper Rush isn’t known for lighting up the scoreboard like some of the other QBs in the league, he has shown the ability to deliver in the red zone. He’s thrown multiple touchdowns in 2 of his last 4 starts which tells us he’s getting more and more comfortable with his set of receivers.
The Bengals’ defense has been a liability for them all season, ranking 30th in points allowed (28.3 per game) and struggling to defend the pass in high-scoring games — which every sportsbook is thinking this will be.
The Cowboys’ offensive line gives Rush just enough protection to take advantage of Cincinnati’s secondary with playmakers like CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson. They might get the ball down the field with Dowdle, but punch it in with their dominant receiving corps.
At +130, the value here is too good to pass up, especially in what we think will turn into a shootout between Rush and Burrow.
Player Prop Odds: -110
Tee Higgins has quietly turned in strong performances this season. That means he’s providing a reliable secondary option behind Chase.
With Chase likely drawing double coverage from the Cowboys’ undermanned secondary, Higgins should see plenty of one-on-one matchups that Burrow can take advantage of.
Higgins has blown through 71.5 receiving yards in 3 of his last 5 games, and his ability to win highly contested catches makes him a threat on intermediate and deep routes.
Joe Burrow, who only keeps getting hotter and hotter, has averaged 3.3 TD passes and 300+ yards in his last 3 road games. This bodes well for Higgins hitting this number on Monday Night Football.
Player Prop Odds: -115
While CeeDee Lamb is one of the league’s top receivers, we see this as a tough spot for him to go over 89.5 yards.
Lamb has been the focal point of the Cowboys’ passing game, but the Bengals will almost certainly game plan to take him out of the equation from the beginning of the game. Lamb has failed to hit this total in 3 of his last 5 games and we don’t see any future where the Bengals let him do it again.
Cincinnati’s pass defense may struggle overall, but they’ve limited WR1s like Lamb to modest numbers in recent weeks. Lamb’s workload will be there, sure, but without explosive plays, we feel he could fall short of this fairly high total.
This is a smart under play in a game where Dallas may lean more on the ground attack to move the ball downfield.
Prop betting is all about finding value in the matchups. That’s exactly what we’ve done here. These 5 prop picks give you a mix of reliability and upside that you simply cannot ignore.
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins should thrive in a pass-heavy Bengals offense, while Rico Dowdle has a great shot to make the most of Cincinnati’s shaky run defense. Don’t overlook the nice plus-money value of Cooper Rush, and you might want to think about fading CeeDee Lamb in a game where Dallas could struggle to keep up.