'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Buccaneers vs. Cowboys picks from expert who's 43-31

R.J. White reveals his picks for Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Bucs in the 2026 Week 5 ‘Thursday Night Football’ matchup

R.J. White reveals his Buccaneers vs. Cowboys best bets for the Week 5 The Dallas Cowboys seek to keep the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless on the year when they battle in a key NFC matchup on 'Thursday Night Football.' Dallas is coming off a 34-30 comeback win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, while Tampa Bay dropped a 17-14 decision to the Green Bay Packers. The Buccaneers (0-4), who are 0-2 in the conference, are 0-1 on the road, but have been outscored by just 20 points this season. The Cowboys (2-2), tied with Philadelphia for second in the NFC East, are 1-1 on their home field. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand) remains out for Tampa Bay.

Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55: Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dallas holds a 17-6 edge in the all-time series, including wins in each of the last two meetings. The latest Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds have Dallas as an 8.5-point favorite. Meanwhile, the over/under for total points scored is 47.5. Before making any Cowboys vs. Buccaneers picks, be sure to see the 'Thursday Night Football' predictions from SportsLine's R.J. White. CBS Sports' managing editor of Fantasy and gambling, White twice has cashed