Cowboys vs. Buccaneers Week 16 betting odds: Dallas opens as home dog

The Dallas Cowboys are once again in the underdog role as they return to AT&T Stadium in Week 16.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy reacts after a play against the Cincinnati Bengals. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of the heels of a dominant win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 15, but find themselves once again in the underdog role at home.

Despite the big win, the opening line for Dallas' next outing at AT&T Stadium and are heavy underdogs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to FanDuel, Dallas is a 4.5-point favorite entering next week.

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The Dallas Cowboys have opened as 4.5-point underdogs for their Week 16 game at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

(via @FDSportsbook)

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The Buccaneers are currently 8-5 on the season with a 5-2 record on the road. The Cowboys, meanwhile, have struggled at home, going 1-6 in Jerry's World en route to a 6-8 record.

Dallas and Tampa Bay are currently scheduled to face off in primetime under the bright lights on Sunday Night Football.

We'll have to see what version of the team the Cowboys witness this time around at home.

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