*10* MASSACRE on Dallas Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys are coming off an ugly loss to Carolina on Thanksgiving, but as crazy as it sounds, they're still just two games out of first place in the woeful NFC East. A win over the Redskins tonight would put them right back in the hunt. My money is on the Cowboys plus the points.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The Cowboys have been on the wrong side of a lot of close games, but they've actually been a great bet on the road. They've covered the spread in 10 of their last 14 away from home.

2. Home Cookin' - The Redskins have not been a good bet when asked to cover points, in fact they are 7-24-2 ATS in their last 33 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

3. X-Factor - Dallas has won outright in five of it's last seven trips to Washington.

Selection: This is a play on the Dallas Cowboys (10*)