Week 11 of the 2025-26 NFL season concludes with two teams desperate for a win as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Dallas Cowboys. Each franchise comes into this Monday Night Football game on a losing streak, with losing records, and eager to turn things around.

The Cowboys (3-5) had a Bye in Week 10 and hope to have their new trade acquisitions up to speed in order to improve one of the NFL’s worst defenses. They last played in Week 9 and lost on MNF to the Cardinals. The next day, Dallas took two big swings at the trade deadline. A loss this week could end their Super Bowl aspirations.

The Raiders (2-7) came out of their Week 8 bye looking like a much better team. They lost in OT to the Jaguars in Week 9 and then almost pulled off the upset in Denver on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. While the Raiders are not a threat to make the Playoffs, they can still play spoiler this Monday with the Cowboys.

Currently, this game is expected to be a one-score affair, according to the latest NFL betting lines. With that said, let’s dive deeper into the latest MNF odds, courtesy of the top sports betting sites, and make our Week 11 NFL picks for the Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders.

What Channel Is Monday Night Football On?

• Monday Night Football Channel: ESPN
• Monday Night Football Time: 8:15pm ET
• Monday Night Football Announcers: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

The Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders will kick off at 8:15pm ET live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV.

Monday Night Football Odds

The following Monday Night Football odds are courtesy of ScoresandStats:

Keep an eye on the latest NFL odds for MNF and monitor how the lines change up until kickoff.

The line first opened with the Dallas Cowboys favored by 1.5 points. That spread has risen to 3.5 points in favor of Dallas along with their moneyline rising from -120 to -185.

The Las Vegas Raiders opened as a small Underdog of +100, but over the last month, that line went as high as +160 before settling at +155 odds.

The Total opened at 45.5 points, went as high as 50.5 points, before settling around the current O/U of 49.5 points.

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Monday Night Football Betting Trends

The following Monday Night Football betting trends include data from last season:

Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

• 1-5 SU in last six road games
• 2-5 ATS in last seven November games
• 1-4 ATS in last five AFC West games
• Over is 5-1 in last six games
• Over is 5-2 in last seven AFC games

Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends

• 1-7 SU in last eight games
• 2-8 SU in last 10 home games
• 8-4 ATS in last 12 November games
• 2-4 ATS in last six games as the Underdog
• Under is 4-1 in last five games

Monday Night Football Matchup

These two NFL Teams have played against each other 13 times and it’s the Las Vegas Raiders that hold the slight advantage with a 7-6 series record.

Not including the preseason, these two teams last played against each other in 2021, and the Raiders won that matchup in overtime by the score of 36-33.

However, the Dallas Cowboys are 4-2 SU in their last six road games versus the Raiders. Over their last three head-to-head meetings, the Cowboys have outscored the Raiders 28ppg to 25.67ppg.

Monday Night Football Predictions

Let’s take a look at the participants in this week’s Monday Night Football game, and make our winning NFL picks: 

Dallas Cowboys Monday Night Football

The Dallas Cowboys enter this crucial Week 11 MNF game having lost three of their last four contests, including two in a row. In fact, they’ve been outscored 71-31 in their last two games. The defense has been awful. Dallas ranks near the bottom of the league in most major defensive categories.

On the flip side, the Cowboys have an explosive offense and they’re going up against a middling Raiders defense. This is one area where Dallas can find success on Monday.

The Raiders give up 214.2 passing yards per game which puts them 16^th in the league. However, just a few weeks ago, they gave up 286 passing yards to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. I think we see a similar result this week.

Dallas enters this game with the 4^th best scoring offense (29.2 ppg), 4^th in total yards (378.4 ypg), and 3^rd in passing (257.8 ypg). Dak Prescott has 2,319 yards, 17 TDs and 6 INTs on the season to date.

He’s leading one of the most prolific passing attacks in the league. I expect this unit to bounce back from two disappointing games to exploit a vulnerable Raiders pass defense.

Javonte Williams has provided the Cowboys with just enough of a running threat to keep defenses honest. Additionally, Dallas gives up the third lowest sack rate, while the Raiders have a hard time getting after opposing QBs.

If Dallas can cut down on the penalties (5^th most) and turnovers, they will run away with this game.

Las Vegas Raiders Monday Night Football

There’s nothing exceptional about this Las Vegas Raiders offense. They rank near the bottom in most major categories: 31^st in scoring (15.4), 30^th in total yards (272.7 ypg), 29^th in rushing (87.4 ypg), and 185.2 rushing ypg (27^th).

Fortunately, they’re going up against arguably the worst defense in the NFL. Well, that was before the trade deadline. We’ll see if Dallas’ trades improve a terrible defense.

As of now, the Cowboys give up the second most points (30.8 ppg), second most total yards (397.4 ypg), 5^th most rushing yards (143 ypg), and the 4^th most passing yards (254.4 ypg). So, the Raiders offense will have their best chance for success in over a month.

I think we see Jeanty have a strong performance on MNF against this porous run defense. Additionally, I expect Geno Smith to find success throwing the ball. Watch out for Bowers, Tucker and Lockett this week.

Who Is Winning Monday Night Football?

As bad as this Dallas defense has been, the Cowboys are the more desperate team coming into Week 11. Their season is hanging by a thread and they need to beat the Raiders to keep their Playoff hopes alive.

While I believe the Raiders will be more competitive, I like the Cowboys in this game. They’re coming off a Bye Week, well rested, and had two weeks to stew over their inept play.

Dak Prescott is going to lead this offense to at least 27 points and I think the trade acquisitions will help improve the defense. Yet, there’s one more factor that I believe will lead Dallas to a win. They will be playing their first game since Marshawn Kneeland’s death. This will galvanize the team as they play in honor of their late teammate.

Take the Cowboys to win the game outright and cover the spread.

Bet: Dallas Cowboys -185, Cowboys -3.5 (-110)

Monday Night Football Prop Bets

Let’s take a look at some of the best Player props and Game prop bets for this Monday Night Football matchup:

Ashton Jeanty Rushing Yards

• Over 61.5 yards (-110)
• Under 61.5 yards (-110)

It’s been a rough few weeks for Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders rushing attack. However, I see that changing on Monday Night Football this week.

Jeanty is averaging 60.8 rushing yards per game over the first 10 weeks of the season. He put up 60 yards against the Broncos last week, who have a strong run defense. Dallas has the 5^th worst defense as they allow 143.0 rushing yards per game.

Jeanty has rushed for at least 60 yards in half of his games this year to date. I expect that trend to continue. I wouldn’t be surprised if he flirts with 85+ yards or even 100 yards. Take the Over!

Bet: Over 61.5 yards (-110)

Dak Prescott Passing Yards

• Over 259.5 yards (-110)
• Under 259.5 yards (-110)

While the Raiders aren’t terrible against the pass, they are susceptible to giving up big plays against elite offenses. Three games ago, they allowed Mahomes to finish with 286 passing yards.

Dak Prescott is averaging 257.7 yards per game and has gone over 260 yards four times this season so far. With that said, I expect Prescott and company to put up a strong performance on MNF to establish an identity on offense, light up the scoreboard, and get the win.

Bet: Over 259.5 yards (-110)

Geno Smith Passing Yards

• Over 237.5 yards (-110)
• Under 237.5 yards (-110)

Geno Smith is averaging only 204.9 passing yards per game but he’s going up against the third worst pass defense in the NFL as the Cowboys allow 254.9 yards per game. Of the prop bets in this section, this is the riskiest one. But I like Smith’s chances in this game to put up yards. Place a small unit on the Over.

Bet: Over 237.5 yards (-110)

Best Bets For Monday Night Football

Check out our best bets for Monday Night Football:

• Dallas Cowboys -185
• Dallas Cowboys -3.5 (-110)
• Ashton Jeanty over 61.5 rushing yards (-110)

I think the Raiders will have some success this week against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. A big reason for their success will be Ashton Jeanty who averages 60.8 rushing yards per game. I like for the talented rookie to eclipse 80 yards on MNF and help this Raiders offense get into the end zone.

With that said, I still believe that the Cowboys will win this game. They have the more talented offense and are coming off a Bye Week. Additionally, they added a few key pieces on defense that will eventually pay off. Furthermore, they will be playing for their former teammate Kneeland.

Dallas is 4-2 SU in their last six games at the Raiders. Yet, this offense is too explosive for the Raiders to keep pace with. Dallas averages 29.2 ppg (4^th) and the Raiders give up 24.4 ppg. Plus, they only score 15.4 ppg themselves.

If you put these best Week 11 MNF bets into a parlay, then you will win $461 for every $100 wagered. That’s almost a 5x on your parlay card.

If this interests you, then check out our best NFL parlays of the week. We also have weekly College Football parlays, as well.

Monday Night Football Song

Monday Night Football’s theme “Heavy Action” has become a pop-culture staple as generations of fans will instantly recognize the theme song within the first few notes.

Yet, over time, broadcast networks have tried to retool the MNF song to add an extra layer of entertainment, importance, and relevance. For over two-decades, Monday Night Football belonged to Hank Williams Jr. and his hit “All My Rowdy Fans Are Coming Over Tonight.”

In 2023, ESPN debuted a new opening song. They took one of the 80’s biggest hits “In The Air Tonight” by Phil Collins and modernized it with an all-star collaboration from Christ Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and Cindy Blackman Santana. As of now, this rendition is expected to remain the Monday Night Football song for the 2025-26 season.

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