Cowboys vs. Buccaneers predictions price analysis on Polymarket US ahead of TNF (Oct. 8)

The 2-2 Dallas Cowboys host the 0-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, with kickoff scheduled for 7:15 p.m. CT. The Dallas offense is performing at peak form, leading the NFC with 30.5 points per game. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, will be trying to avoid its first 0-5 start in 13 seasons without QB Baker Mayfield.The Cowboys have won two of the last three games, and they posted 30-plus points in each game during that span. Last week, Dallas put up 34 points against a Houston defense that is supposed to be one of the league’s best, but has not performed up to expectations so far this season. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is dealing with several key injuries, mainly Mayfield, who is sidelined by a thumb injury. Tampa Bay ranks 25th in the league in scoring (19.0 ppg). The Buccaneers’ struggling offense is now being led by undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who is making his second-career start at QB. Let’s take a look at the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys prediction market prices Polymarket US is offering ahead of Thursday Night Football.Buccaneers vs. Cowboys prediction market pricing on Polymarket US*NOTE: Prices accurate as of writing and subject to change; check Polymarket app or Polymarket.us for the latest prices before trading.MarketPositionPriceMoneylineCowboys$0.80Buccaneers$0.20SpreadCowboys -7.5$0.52TotalsOver 47.5$0.51Anytime TDsJavonte Williams$0.66CeeDee Lamb $0.49George Pickens$0.43Bucky Irving$0.33Total TDs Dallas over 3.5+ $0.48Tampa Bay over 2.5$0.39Cowboys vs. Buccaneers trading pricesMoneylineCowboys: $0.80Buccaneers:$0.20Most traders are not giving the Buccaneers much of a chance to pull off the upset here, as they don’t have the potency to stick close to Dallas without Mayfield. But winless teams can be dangerous when they are seeking a first victory, and there will be a hefty payout per event contract if Tampa Bay pulls off the shocker.SpreadCowboys -7.5 Market price: $0.52If you are expecting Dallas to simply blow the Buccaneers out of the building, then the profit amount is good enough to strongly consider this market. For the Buccaneers to stick close, they will have to ride with running backs Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell to control the clock. The Cowboys are allowing the second-most rushing yards per game in the NFL (150.5). Dallas is also the only team to not register a takeaway so far this season, another reason to consider taking the ‘No’ event contract on this market at $0.50. TotalOver 47.5 pointsMarket price: $0.51Any game involving the Cowboys is appealing for trading on the over. Dallas boasts the most potent offense in the NFC, and the defense is still an area of concern, allowing 28.0 points per game, which ranks 28th in the NFL. Dallas recently acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to help the pass defense. While he’s still settling in, Porter Jr. played well in limited snaps against Houston. What’s more, according to NFL Next Gen Stats, Porter Jr. has the longest streak of coverage snaps among outside CBs (1,486) without giving up a TD (Philadelphia’s Quinyon Mitchell is second at 617 snaps).Joey Porter Jr. in his Cowboys debut, per @SumerSports: 24 snaps 0 targets 0 receptions allowed 0 yards allowed— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) October 5, 2026 Via @NextGenStats: Cowboys CB Joey Porter Jr. has gone 1,486 coverage snaps without allowing a touchdown, the longest active streak among outside cornerbacks in the NFL. The next-longest streak is Philadelphia's Quinyon Mitchell with 617 coverage snaps. https://t.co/7L96A66Yqn— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) October 6, 2026 Tampa Bay allows 24.0 points per game, which ranks 19th in the league. The Cowboys should do their part to score 30-plus points again. It will be a question of whether undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels can take advantage of the Dallas defense. Anytime TDsMarket pricesJavonte Williams: $0.66CeeDee Lamb: $0.49George Pickens: $0.43Bucky Irving: $0.33Sean Tucker: $0.19Lamb and Pickens will bring in a better trading profit than Williams, and both wide receivers might have much fun against an injury-weakened Tampa Bay. Top safety Antoine Winfield is out with a rib fracture, and starting cornerback Benjamin Morrison is dealing with a quadriceps injury.Williams has rushed for five TDs in four games this season, but the Buccaneers, who are consistently stout on the interior defensively, have allowed just one rushing TD. Irving is the lead RB for Tampa Bay, but he has only rushed for two TDs in 14 games dating back to the 2025 campaign. Running back Kenneth Gainwell has historically been a good short-yardage runner, and may be more likely to rush for a TD than Irving. Plus, he is at $0.16 as an anytime TD play on Polymarket. Finally, bruising goal-line back Sean Tucker made his season-debut last week against Green Bay and scored from 2 yards out. He’s trading at 19% to score ($0.19 for yes).Total TDs Market PricesCowboys over 3.5: $0.48 on PolymarketBuccaneers over 2.5: $0.39 on PolymarketDallas’ 14 TDs rank second in the NFC, with a healthy balance of passing TDs (eight) and rushing scores (six). The Tampa Bay defense might spend a lot of time on the field, so traders on Polymarket US will be tempted to ride with this market. Tampa Bay has registered seven TDs, which is tied for the third fewest in the league, and six have been on offense (three rushing, three passing). Buccaneers RBs have accounted for two rushing TDs, and Daniels passed for one TD against Green Bay last week. How Polymarket works for Cowboys vs. BuccaneersThere are many other markets available on Polymarket US for Dallas vs. Tampa Bay, including team totals for the full game and by half, first TD scorers, first half winner/final results, and field goals made. Polymarket US’s vast selection of markets per event and overall topics is what makes it one of the best prediction markets. Polymarket US is not a sportsbook. It is a federally regulated financial exchange where users trade on event contracts rather than company trends. Users on Polymarket US buy event contracts that range in price from $0.01 to $0.99. The contracts are based on ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ sporting outcomes, and buying the correct contract generates a $1 payout.Deduct the original contract price from the payout to determine the profit. If you take a $0.49 contract on Lamb to score a TD, and he finds the end zone, Anytime TD contracts on that result will pay out $1 each with a profit of $0.51. 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