In this article we will formulate a Cowboys vs Vikings prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 14th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 15 matchup.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
The Dallas Cowboys are 6-6-1 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 44-30 in their last game. Dallas trailed 27-9 early in the third quarter, but they cut that deficit to 30-27 in the fourth, before allowing 14 points in the last seven minutes for the loss. The Cowboys out gained Detroit by a total of 417-408, went 6-15 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. Dak Prescott went 31-47 for 376 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Javonte Williams rushed 17 times for 67 yards and one score. CeeDee Lamb led the receivers with six catches for 121 yards, but did leave the game in the second half with a concussion.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Chiefs by a score of 31-28 and the Eagles by a score of 24-21. The Cowboys have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the NFC East standings. Dallas has scored 29.3 points per game with 275.5 passing yards and 119.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.7 points against per game this season. Dak Prescott has thrown for 3,637 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while George Pickens has 78 receptions for 1,179 yards and eight scores this season.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings are 5-8 this year after they defeated Washington by a score of 31-0 in their last game. Minnesota led 14-0 at halftime and they outscored their opponent 17-0 in the second half for the shutout victory. The Vikings out gained Washington by a total of 313-206, went 6-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-0 in the game. JJ McCarthy went 16-23 for 163 yards and three touchdowns, while Aaron Jones Sr rushed 14 times for 76 yards. Jordan Addison led the receivers with four catches for 62 yards in the victory.
Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to the Seahawks by a score of 26-0 and the Packers by a score of 23-6. The Vikings have lost four of their last five games and they are currently last in the NFC North standings. Minnesota has scored 19.6 points per game with 171.5 passing yards and 104.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.6 points against per game this season. JJ McCarthy has thrown for 1,092 yards, nine touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while Justin Jefferson has 64 receptions for 810 yards and two scores this year.
Why the Dallas Cowboys will win
- The Cowboys have won each of their last 11 December home games against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have lost each of their last 11 December games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven December games as underdogs.
- The Cowboys have covered the spread in eight of their last nine December home games against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have lost the first quarter in five of their last six games following a win.
- The Cowboys have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six Week 15 games.
- The Cowboys have won the first half in each of their last 11 Week 15 games against NFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Vikings’ last six December games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Cowboys’ last four Sunday games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Three of the last four Sunday games at AT&T Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- George Pickens has scored a touchdown in six of his last seven appearances against teams that held a losing record.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 271+ passing yards in each of his last five December appearances against NFC opponents.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 24+ completions in 13 of the Cowboys’ last 14 Sunday games as favorites.
- Javonte Williams has recorded 78+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last seven home appearances.
- Javonte Williams has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his four previous home appearances against NFC North opponents.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 11+ rushing yards in eight of his last nine December appearances.
- Heading into Week 15, Dak Prescott ranks 1st in the NFL in passing yards (3637) this season.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Mason has scored a touchdown in each of the Vikings’ last two games against NFC East opponents.
- Jordan Mason has recorded 36+ rushing yards in each of the Vikings’ last six games against NFC opponents.
- Jordan Mason has recorded 38+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of the Vikings’ last eight games against NFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 15, Max Brosmer has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (4 vs Seahawks, Week 13).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 15, the Cowboys rank 1st in the NFL in yards per game (394.9) this season.
- Heading into Week 15, the Cowboys rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards per game (275.5) this season.
- Vikings – five different players have recorded 2.0 sacks or more in a game this season – most in the NFL, heading into Week 15.
- Heading into Week 15, the Vikings have recorded the largest margin of victory in the NFL this season (38-points vs Cincinnati on September 21, 2025).
Cowboys vs Vikings Prediction
Minnesota was able to snap their losing streak with a blowout win over an awful Washington team last week, but this is going to be a tough matchup for them. The Vikings have scored 17 points or fewer in three of their last four games and I don’t trust McCarthy at all. Dallas has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least 30 points in three of those four contests. The Cowboys aren’t great on defense, but they will force some turnovers, as McCarthy will be forced to push the ball downfield to keep pace. Take the Cowboys to cover at home.
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