ATS: Monday Night Football and NBA Betting Previews for Monday, Oct. 26

ATS: Monday Night Football and NBA Betting Previews for Monday, Oct. 26


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ATS: Monday Night Football and NBA Betting Previews for Monday, Oct. 26

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles — 8:15 p.m., ESPN

Odds: Dallas -4.5; total 44.5. Published moneylines range approximately Dallas -225 and Philadelphia +185

Records: Dallas 2–4 SU, 3–3 ATS, 4–2 O/U. Philadelphia 2–4 SU, 1–5 ATS, 3–3 O/U. 

Quarterback matchup

  • Dallas — Dak Prescott: 163-of-246 passing, 66.3%, 1,639 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions, with a 90.1 passer rating. He has added 73 rushing yards. CeeDee Lamb leads Dallas with 48 receptions for 577 yards and four touchdowns; George Pickens has 33 catches for 428 yards.
  • Philadelphia — Tanner McKee: In his first appearance this season, McKee completed 26 of 45 passes, 57.8%, for 215 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. His 4.8 yards per attempt and three sacks illustrate the difficulty Philadelphia had generating efficient offense. Jalen Hurts is on injured reserve.

Offense and defense — season averages per game

  • Dallas offense: 267.2 net passing yards, 76.0 rushing yards, 343.2 total yards; 25.2 points.
  • Dallas defense: Allows 232.7 net passing yards, 149.8 rushing yards, 382.5 total yards; 26.5 points.
  • Philadelphia offense: 173.3 net passing yards, 82.2 rushing yards, 255.5 total yards; 17.7 points.
  • Philadelphia defense: Allows 244.5 net passing yards, 119.3 rushing yards, 363.8 total yards; 22.8 points.

Key injuries

Philadelphia:

  • QB Jalen Hurts: On injured reserve; McKee starts.
  • WR DeVonta Smith — hamstring: OUT.
  • WR Dontayvion Wicks — ankle: OUT.
  • EDGE Nolan Smith — concussion: OUT.
  • DB Michael Carter II — abdomen: OUT.
  • RB Saquon Barkley — hamstring: QUESTIONABLE. He practiced fully Saturday.
  • EDGE Jonathan Greenard — ankle: QUESTIONABLE. Did not practice Saturday.
  • EDGE Jalyx Hunt — knee/ankle: QUESTIONABLE.
  • G Landon Dickerson, CB Jakorian Bennett, TEs Grant Calcaterra and Eli Stowers: Questionable, with activation from injured reserve required.
  • TE Dallas Goedert: Cleared to play after practicing fully Saturday.

Dallas:

  • WR/KR KaVontae Turpin — ribs, LB Dee Winters — calf/Achilles area, OT Drew Shelton — hamstring: OUT.
  • LB Marist Liufau and S P.J. Locke: Dallas’ latest Sunday update rules both out.

Last three games — newest first

Dallas:

  • Oct. 18: Lost at Green Bay 23–13 — ATS loss, Under.
  • Oct. 8: Lost to Tampa Bay 24–16 — ATS loss, Under.
  • Oct. 4: Won at Houston 34–30 — ATS win, Over.

Philadelphia:

  • Oct. 18: Lost to Carolina 25–14 — ATS loss, Under.
  • Oct. 11: Lost against Jacksonville in London 19–17 — ATS win, Under.
  • Oct. 4: Lost to the Rams 24–20 — ATS loss, Over.

Last-game recaps: Dallas produced 303 total yards against Green Bay but only 48 rushing yards. Prescott threw 54 passes, finishing with 258 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Philadelphia managed just 222 total yards against Carolina, including 35 rushing yards. McKee avoided an interception, but the Eagles struggled to sustain offense.

2025 meetings: Philadelphia won 24–20 at home on September 4, with Dallas covering as an 8.5-point underdog. Dallas won 24–21 at home on November 23, covering as a three-point underdog. Both games stayed Under.

Key trends 

  • Prescott 31–12 ATS in divisional games since 2017.
  • Dallas 27–18 ATS against teams with losing records since 2020.
  • Philadelphia 18–32 ATS following an outright loss since 2018.
  • Philadelphia 15–3–1 Under in its last 19 Monday night games.
  • Nick Sirianni’s Eagles 17–5 Under in their last 22 games following an outright loss.
  • Home teams 12–3 ATS in the last 15 Cowboys–Eagles meetings. 

(from VSIN)

Prop Bets

Anytime TD scorer

George Pickens +170

Dallas Goedert +240


NBA 

NBA offense/defense figures below include points scored and allowed per game. Where included, offensive and defensive ratings are estimated points scored and allowed per 100 possessions.  

Washington Wizards at Charlotte Hornets — 7 p.m.

Odds: Charlotte -3; total 229.5. Moneyline: Washington +130, Charlotte -150.

Records: Wash 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS, 1-2 O/U; Char is 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS, 0-3 O/U

Offense/defense: Washington is scoring 118.0 PPG and allowing 116.0, with estimated offensive/defensive ratings of 109.4/107.5. Charlotte scores 102.0 PPG and allows 113.7, with ratings of 98.9/110.3. Both teams enter 2–1.

Key injuries: Washington’s AJ Dybantsa missed the previous game with an ankle injury and is out; Charlotte’s Coby White, Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams missed the previous game with calf/hamstring problems. Knueppel and White are listed as out. 

Recent games, newest first:

  • Washington: Won at Chicago 124–120; lost to Toronto 112–102; beat Milwaukee 128–116.
  • Charlotte: Beat Miami 115–110; lost to Atlanta 128–81; won at Brooklyn 110–103.

Last-game recap: Washington rebounded from its Toronto loss by winning a close road game in Chicago. Charlotte recovered from a 47-point defeat against Atlanta to beat Miami by five.

Last season’s meetings: Charlotte swept 4–0, winning 139–113, 126–109, 119–115 and 129–112. The Hornets covered three of the four; three games went Over.

Key Trends: Wash is: 1)0-6 ATS last 6 playing on 1 days rest. 2)4-1 Over last 5 after a SU win. Char is: 1)16-5 ATS last 21 after an ATS win. 2)8-2 Under last 10 home games. 3)15-5 ATS last 20 home games.

Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics — 7:30 p.m.

Odds: Boston -13.5; total 233.5. Moneyline: Chicago +500, Boston -705.

Records: Chi is 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS, 1-2 O/U; Boston is 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS, 1-1 O/U

Offense/defense: Chicago scores 114.7 PPG and allows 128.0, with estimated ratings of 103.1/115.1. Boston scores 110.0 PPG and allows 112.0, with ratings of 112.1/114.1.

Key injuries: Chicago’s Nic Claxton, Patrick Williams and Noa Essengue have been unavailable with hamstring, groin and head injuries. They are listed as questionable.  Boston’s Devin Carter missed its previous game with an illness. He’s out indefinitely.

Recent games:

  • Chicago: Lost to Washington 124–120; won at Milwaukee 132–125; lost at Toronto 135–92.
  • Boston: Beat New York 107–103; lost at Detroit 121–113.

Last-game recap: Chicago scored enough to compete against Washington but again struggled defensively. Boston responded to its opening loss with a four-point win over New York, holding the Knicks to 103.

Last season’s meetings: Boston won 115–101 and 124–105 at home; Chicago won 114–111 at home. Boston went 2–1 SU and ATS.

Key Trends:
Chicago is: 1)1-4 ATS last 5 overall. 2)8-2 ATS last 10 after an ATS loss. 3)7-2 Under last 9 overall. Boston is: 1)6-1 ATS last 7 after playing on 2 days rest. 2)1-4 ATS last 5 overall. 

Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat — 7:30 p.m.

Odds: Miami -7.5; total 235.5. Moneyline: Dallas +251, Miami -286.

Records: Dal is 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS, 1-2 O/U; Mia is: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS, 1-2 O/U

Offense/defense: Dallas scores 112.3 PPG and allows 118.3, with estimated ratings of 108.5/114.3. Miami scores 109.0 PPG and allows 124.7, with ratings of 102.8/117.6.  

Key injuries: Dallas’ previous-game absences included Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, Santi Aldama, Caleb Martin and Tarik Biberovic.  All are expected to miss Monday’s game except for Irving. Miami has no listed injuries.

Recent games:

  • Dallas: Lost to San Antonio 122–106; won at Indiana 121–105; lost at Houston 128–110.
  • Miami: Lost at Charlotte 115–110; lost to Detroit 128–111; lost to Minnesota 131–106.

Last-game recap: Dallas followed its Indiana win with a 16-point home loss to San Antonio. Miami played a closer game at Charlotte but still surrendered 115 points and remained winless.

Last season’s meetings: Miami won 106–102 at home; Dallas won 118–108 at home. Dallas covered both games, and both stayed Under.

Key Trends: Miami is: 1)1-6 ATS last 7 after an ATS loss. 2)1-5 ATS last 6 on 1 days rest. 2)1-5 ATS last 6 after a SU loss. Dal is: 1)4-1 ATS last 5 after an ATS loss. 2)4-1 ATS last 5 after a SU loss more than 10 poitsn. 

Atlanta Hawks at Houston Rockets — 8:30 p.m.

Odds: Houston -5.5; total 229.5. Moneyline: Atlanta +179, Houston -210.

Records: Atl is: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS, 2-1 O/U; Hou is: 3-0 SU, 3-0 ATS, 3-0 O/U.

Offense/defense: Atlanta scores 124.7 PPG and allows 109.0, with estimated ratings of 117.7/102.9. Houston scores 121.0 PPG and allows 111.3, with ratings of 119.3/109.8.

Key injuries: Atlanta lists Mouhamed Gueye and Henri Veesaar out. Houston lists Steven Adams out and Marcus Smart quesitoable with a forearm injury. 

Recent games:

  • Atlanta: Lost to Houston 121–114; won at Charlotte 128–81; won at Orlando 132–125.
  • Houston: Won at Atlanta 121–114; won at San Antonio 114–110; beat Dallas 128–110.

Last-game recap: These teams just met Saturday. Houston won by seven in Atlanta. Jalen Johnson finished with 26 points, 16 assists and nine rebounds, but the Hawks could not complete the comeback.

Last season’s meetings: Houston swept 2–0, winning 104–86 in Atlanta and 117–95 in Houston. Both games stayed Under, and Houston covered both.

Key Trends: Houston nis: 1)5-1 Over last 6 home games. 2)4-1 Over last 5 home games. 3)1-9 ATS last 10 Monday games.

Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets — 10 p.m.

Records: GST is: 0-3 SU, 1-2 ATS, 1-2 O/U; Den is: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS, 1-1 O/U

Odds: Denver -7.5; total 235.5. Moneyline: Golden State +240, Denver -283.

Offense/defense: Golden State scores 111.7 PPG and allows 123.0, with estimated ratings of 109.1/120.2. Denver scores 112.5 PPG and allows 115.5, with ratings of 106.6/109.4.

Key injuries: Golden State remains without Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis. Stephen Curry missed Saturday for rest, while Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford missed it with back issues. But all four ar nost listed on the injury report so they should play. Check status on Monday. Denver’s Cameron Johnson, Spencer Jones and Alpha Diallo missed its previous game; Julian Strawther remains sidelined with a knee injury. Johnson and Diallo are doubtful.

Recent games:

  • Golden State: Lost at Phoenix 131–122; lost to Memphis 111–108; lost at the Lakers 127–105.
  • Denver: Beat New Orleans 141–135; lost at Oklahoma City 96–84.

Last-game recap: Golden State scored 122 at Phoenix despite its absences but allowed 131. Denver’s offense rebounded against New Orleans behind 42 points from Jamal Murray and 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists from Nikola Jokić.

Last season’s meetings: Split 2–2. Golden State won 137–131 in overtime and 128–117 at home; Denver won 129–104 and 116–93 at home. Each home team covered.

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