4 Best Prop Bets for Cowboys vs Bears Thursday Night Football Game

NFL Week 14 kicks off with an NFC showdown between the 6-6 Dallas Cowboys and the 6-6 Chicago Bears, both of whom are fighting to keep their respective playoff hopes alive. Dallas is a 3-point home favorite in this one, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

If you're looking to bet on this game outside of the standard spread or total, here are four of the best prop bets for you to consider in Thursday night's game.

1. Mitchell Trubiusky - Passing Yards: Under 236.5 (-112)

Mitchell Trubisky has had a lackluster year in his third NFL season, taking a noticeable step back from his sophomore campaign in most statistical categories and the Bears' record shows it. Despite hitting the over on this total in his last two games, he failed to reach this total in the three games prior to that. He has gone over this total only four times all season. He certainly doesn't get an easy matchup against the Cowboys on Thursday either, facing a Dallas team that ranks No. 8 in opponent passing yards per game, surrendering an average of 215.2.

2. Anytime Touchdown Scorer: Ezekiel Elliott (-140)

Ezekiel Elliott might have scored only two touchdowns in his last five games (one rushing and one receiving), but Thursday could be the night he punches his ticket to the end zone once again. The Bears rank No. 9 in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (222.2), so the Cowboys could end up leaning on Zeke more to lead the offense if Dallas struggles in the passing game. Additionally, the Bears surrender just under one rushing touchdown per game (0.8) and as one of the best running backs in the NFL, you have to like Zeke's chances.

3. David Montgomery Rushing Yards: Over 59.5 (+112)

David Montgomery has gone over this total in two of his last four games, but he gets a more favorable matchup against the Cowboys, who surrender an average of 106.4 rushing yards per game. In a game that features two strong pass defenses, additional opportunities for each team's running backs could be on the docket.

4. Tarik Cohen Receiving Yards: Over 27.5 (-112)

Tarik Cohen is known as one of the better receiving backs in the NFL and despite the fact that he's had a down year by his standards, he could be in a good spot to bounce back Thursday night. The Cowboys have given up an average of 48.25 receiving yards to running backs so far this season. For a player averaging close to five receptions per game (4.5) this season, that should provide him ample volume to compete for this total.

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