Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (10) celebrates after throwing a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL preseason football game
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III (10) celebrates after throwing a pass for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
Dallas Cowboys fans will have to wait at least another week to see Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, and the same can be said for Baltimore Ravens fans awaiting the debut of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. With that being said, there are plenty of intriguing storylines, including Cooper Rush facing his old friends as a member of the Ravens.
As of writing, the Ravens are a 1.5-point road favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. Can Baltimore continue its recent history of preseason dominance, or will the Cowboys get their first (unofficial) victory under Brian Schottenheimer?
Cowboys vs. Ravens predictions and best bets
Note: Odds are based on the best value our experts find as of writing; check lines closer to game time to ensure you get the best odds.
We’re expecting to see a lot of Cooper Rush and Joe Milton in Saturday’s contest. If Week 1 was any indication of what’s to come, this might be a bad sign for those who like offense and points.
Rush didn’t get much action. He completed 2-of-4 passes for eight yards in a game where the Ravens had 49 net passing yards.
As for Milton, he didn’t lead a touchdown drive until the Cowboys’ eighth possession in their preseason opener. For comparison, Will Grier entered a drive when Milton was banged up and immediately found the end zone.
Rush has proven to be a capable backup in this league, and there might be extra motivation facing his old team. Additionally, the Ravens have proven that they know how to win and enjoy it in the preseason. You don’t build a 24-game preseason winning streak by accident.
I think Rush is the better quarterback, and I think the Ravens like to win games, no matter what part of the season it is. I expect both offenses to be sluggish, so a Ravens win in a low-scoring game makes sense.
Cowboys vs. Ravens moneyline odds analysis
Why Baltimore will win as the favorite
Best odds: -130 at Caesars Sportsbook
The Baltimore Ravens are a consensus -130 favorite across the top sportsbooks for Saturday’s contest. These odds imply that the Ravens win this game about 56.5% of the time, which seems about right. If you’re willing to lay juice in preseason, this is far from a prohibitive price.
Rush is expected to play more in Saturday’s game, which can only be a good thing after the performance we saw from Devin Leary in the Ravens’ preseason opener. Rush has established himself as a solid backup, and on Saturday, he’ll have the opportunity to show off his abilities against his former team.
It’s worth noting that in a game where Baltimore had 49 net passing yards, it still won. Under coach John Harbaugh, the Ravens had a 24-game preseason winning streak from 2015 to 2023. That doesn’t happen by accident. They see value in winning these games, and that’s always good to know when you’re betting on a team.
Why Dallas can win as an underdog
Best odds: +112 at FanDuel Sportsbook
While Milton didn’t look good in the Cowboys’ opener, he does have all of the raw talent and tools. If he can put it all together, the ceiling is extremely high. In addition, Dallas is the home team, which might not be worth much, but has to be worth something.
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