Best bets, DFS plays for the Christmas Day tripleheader: Edge to the road teams

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• Matt Bowen, Pamela Maldonado, Eric Moody and Seth Walder offer betting and daily fantasy insights. Note: Odds provided by DraftKings and subject to change. Jump to: DAL-WAS: Picks | Props | DFS tips | Trends DET-MIN: Picks | Props | DFS tips | Trends DEN-KC: Picks | Props | DFS tips | TrendsBoth Dallas and Washington have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
• The Cowboys have lost three straight, and the Commanders are coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington has dealt with a plethora of injuries, most notably to starting quarterback Jayden Daniels, and Dallas' defense has been exploited by opposing offenses all year. The Cowboys wiped out the Commanders 44-22 in their first matchup this season. Dallas is a touchdown favorite Thursday in a matchup that has the third-highest point total of the week. Game betTotal points OVER 50.5 (-118)Maldonado: The Cowboys dictate pace.
• When they score, Washington will be forced out of its comfort zone and into chaos.
• That's where the points come from: scrambles, busted coverages, short fields and quick drives.
• The Commanders don't slow the game down when trailing; they speed up and make mistakes.