Cowboys, Rams Open Preseason Schedules

Predictions and Picks for Week 8 Matchup

By RB Hayek

The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams will open their preseason slates on Sunday, August 13th. Both teams are 0-0 in the preseason and will be looking to get their first win of the year.

The Cowboys are coming off a 12-5 season in which they won the NFC East. They have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The Rams are coming off a 5-12 season, but they have made some significant additions to their roster, including quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Cowboys are favored by 4.5 points in this game. The Rams are a tough opponent, but the Cowboys have a lot of talent and should be able to win this game. Here is a look at the betting details and USA TODAY's NFL staff picks for the Cowboys vs. Rams game:

• Spread: Cowboys -4.5
• Moneyline: Cowboys -200, Rams +170
• Over/Under: 45.5

USA TODAY's NFL staff picks:

• Nate Davis: Cowboys 27, Rams 20
• Lorenzo Reyes: Cowboys 24, Rams 21
• Jori Epstein: Cowboys 23, Rams 20