NFL Week 11: The Panel's Picks For Monday Night Football - Texans @ Cowboys

Our team of experts examines all the NFL Monday Night Football action, focusing on odds and insights from UK betting sites.

Week 11 concludes with the game between Dallas Cowboys (3-6) and the Houston Texans (6-4). 

NFL Week 11 Monday Night Football Predictions:

• The Panel Pick 1: Joe Mixon First Touchdown - 7/2 Betfred
• The Panel Pick 2: Houston Texans -7.5 Points - Evens With Coral
• The Panel Pick 3: Nico Collins Over 72.5 Receiving Yards & TD - 23/10 With Bet365

Texans Vs Cowboys Prediction: Get Into The Mix

The Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys are probably not the ideal Monday Night Football game. 

However, who knew there would be all these injuries and a disastrous Cowboys season that has seen them win a mere three games? Dallas’ red-zone defense ranks the worst in the league (77.4% conversion rate).

This sets up well for Joe Mixon and the running game of Houston, who start as 2/7 favourites with betting sites. 

Dallas have given up 15 rushing touchdowns in total - 11 of which were at home - and nearly 1,400 rushing yards (both ranked 31st). Only Carolina rank worse.            

Mixon has seven touchdowns in seven games this season. His yards per carry could be better, but Houston like to run early. 

If the Texans go on a long drive early, it is more likely that the running back finds the end zone first.

The Panel are taking the Mixon first touchdown plunge for Monday night.

The Panel Pick 1: Joe Mixon First Touchdown - 7/2 Betfred

Texans Vs Cowboys Prediction: Houston Can Hit The Heights

This primetime contest has seen a little movement, and the game opened at around 7.5 to 8 points. Most sportsbooks offer a seven-point option of around 5/6. That allows the bettors to shop around a little, and BetMGM comes through in the clutch. 

Besides the losing streak, one slight concern with Houston is their red-zone defense. Surprisingly, they rank 30th in the league, with opponents converting almost seven in every 10 chances.

Simply, getting that 7.5 number at close to Evens via BetMGM is better than 9/10 on other sites. This could change at any time, so keep this in mind.

BetMGM offers an 8.5 alternative spread at 21/20, along with a few other betting apps. 

Our second Panel pick for Monday night is for the Texans to win by at least eight points. 

The Panel Pick 2: Houston Texans -7.5 Points - Evens With Coral

Texans Vs Cowboys Preview: Collins At The Double

Monday's last pick spotlights Nico Collins, who has only played in five games this season for Houston but averages 113.4 yards per contest. Teams have match-up nightmares against the wide receiver. 

Look for the Dallas defense to try to play back to prevent longer plays. The Cowboys allow 7.1 yards per passing attempt and, worse, are decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball (several key defensive positions).

If CJ Stroud can get through his projections better, Collins should be able to get open often. People forget he had three touchdowns and will be a threat to score on Monday night.     

The last of The Panel's Cowboys Vs Texans betting tips is for Nico Collins to go Over 73.5 yards and get in the end zone.

The Panel Pick 3: Nico Collins Over 72.5 Receiving Yards & TD - 23/10 With Bet365