Dallas Cowboys defeat Indianapolis Colts 27-23: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · Dallas Cowboys 27, Indianapolis Colts 23
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The spread pushed at Dallas Cowboys -4. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 50 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts final score and game recap
The Indianapolis Colts led 7-3 after the first quarter. The Dallas Cowboys won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 17-7 at halftime. The Indianapolis Colts outscored the Dallas Cowboys 16-10 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys): 10 catches for 195 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys): 21/34 passing for 335 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Daniel Jones (Indianapolis Colts): 20/34 passing for 180 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Ashton Dulin (Indianapolis Colts): 1 catch for 55 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts?
Neither side covered: the Dallas Cowboys won by 4 points, exactly the spread of 4, so it pushed.
The spread opened at Dallas Cowboys -5.5 and closed at Dallas Cowboys -4.
Did Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts go over or under the total?
The game went under: 50 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 1.5. 24 of the 50 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
How did AiQ's Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Dallas Cowboys to win at -218, a win (+$45.87 on a $100 bet).
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Indianapolis Colts won the first quarter, paying +120.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -148, with 10 points scored.
- Dallas Cowboys team total 27.5: the under, paying -111, with 27 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Dallas Cowboys won the first half, paying -155.
- First-half total 26.5: the under, paying -115, with 24 points scored.
- First-half spread: Dallas Cowboys -2.5 covered, paying -115.
- Indianapolis Colts team total 23.5: the under, paying -106, with 23 scored.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Dallas Cowboys at -213 and the Indianapolis Colts at +170. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Cowboys a 65% favorite. The Dallas Cowboys won as the favorite at -213: $46.95 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dallas Cowboys, the best price before the game was -200 at FanDuel: +1.9% value.
Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Dallas Cowboys 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times.
This result left the Indianapolis Colts 2-7 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 4 times. That made it five straight losses for the Indianapolis Colts.
What's next for Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts?
Next for the Dallas Cowboys: the San Francisco 49ers at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Indianapolis Colts: the Miami Dolphins at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026.