| Minnesota Vikings (5-8) at Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, December 14, 8:20 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | |||
| Where to Watch: NBC/Peacock |
Week 15 Matchup
The NFL season is nearly over, and the desperation of teams trying to get to the dance is heating up with the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys facing each other on Sunday night. Minnesota is desperate for a push, being 5-8 and almost getting close to elimination, while the Cowboys are hoping for a win at 6-6-1 in hopes of staying alive in the playoff chase at Dallas.Â
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | +6.5 | +235 | Over 47.5 |
| Dallas Cowboys | -6.5 | -290 | Under 47.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Minnesota Vikings | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 19.6 | Points Per Game | 29.3 |
| 171.5 | Passing Yards Per Game | 275.5 |
| 104.2 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 119.5 |
| 21.6 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 29.7 |
| 172.3 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 255.2 |
| 126.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 123.5 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Minnesota Vikings
After a solid start to the season, the Minnesota Vikings are in desperation mode with their season nearing the knife’s edge. Minnesota’s issues before Sunday night are the offense being inconsistent, with J.J. McCarthy having an up-and-down season with injuries. While the Vikings offense has been an issue, being ranked in the mid-tier of the NFL, the defense has been playing well, with it being in the upper rankings. The Vikings’ defense has been playing well and could have a strong game against the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Dallas Cowboys
While the Vikings are out of the picture, the Dallas Cowboys are trying to get back in it with a win on Sunday night. The Dallas Cowboys’ season has been an inconsistent mess, with their defense taking several steps back in the mid-tier rankings this season. While the defense has been a mess, the Cowboys’ offense has been playing well with Dak Prescott having strong games against the Chiefs and Eagles. Despite the loss last Thursday, the Cowboys’ offense could have a strong showing on Sunday night against the Vikings.
Prediction
Las Vegas has this game favoring the Cowboys due to their offense being better than the Vikings this season, but with their defense, it could get close. The Cowboys’ defense has let them down, and while they are facing McCarthy, it could be a rough game for bettors having Dallas cover due to their poor run defense. Bettors for Sunday night should have Dallas, but not to cover, due to both teams being erratic on the field this season.
