After reviewing the NFL odds for Sunday night, we see that the Minnesota Vikings will make the trek to the Lone Star State as 5 ½ to 6 point underdogs when they take on the Dallas Cowboys. After doing my homework on this NFC showdown, our Sunday Night Football bets are zeroing in on what we believe is the sharp side and player prop wager.
The Vikings are coming off a 31-0 shellacking of the Commanders, where Minnesota quarterback JJ McCarthy finally came alive and went 16-of-23 for 163 yards and three touchdown passes. Minnesota is 5-8 outright and against the number this season.
The Cowboys saw their three-game winning streak snapped last week when they bowed to the Lions, 44-30, and could do little to stop the relentless Detroit offensive attack. Dallas is now 6-6-1 straight up and 7-6 against the spread.
Best Bets for Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys
Tonight’s NFL odds reveal the Cowboys as home favorites in this one after stumbling last week against the powerful Lions. There is no shame in losing to Detroit these days, as they are a team on the rise as the playoffs draw closer.
Dallas has the most feared aerial attack in the league, with Dak Prescott having a Pro Bowl season, while the dynamic duo of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens is proving to be one of the finest receiving combinations in the NFL.
Meanwhile, the Vikings got the kind of performance from first-round pick JJ McCarthy they had been expecting since he was drafted last year. The 31-0 blanking of Washington last week snapped a four-game losing streak in which they failed to cover all four games.
Unfortunately, the Vikings are on the outside looking in on the postseason with only four games remaining on their schedule.
Sunday Night Odds (Cowboys -6)
The oddsmakers initially installed the Cowboys as 6-point home favorites, but this line has tumbled just a bit to where the NFL odds sit at 5 ½ at most of the best US-licensed sportsbooks.
Fortunately for those who are leaning toward betting on the road dog, BetMGM is still hanging Dallas -6, which is why it’s always great to have options.
Sunday Night Picks (Vikings +6)
OddsTrader’s algorithm gaming model predicts a 25-21 Dallas victory, and that score would be just fine with me and those backing the Vikings because that means they would lose the game but get the cover and bring home the cash as 6-point road hounds.
After digging a bit more, we also noted that CeeDee Lamb may not play after being concussed last week against the Lions. His absence would have a deleterious effect on the Dallas passing attack, and that’s nothing but good news for the Minnesota defensive backs.
We all know Dallas can do damage through the air, but their defense is as inept as their offense is prolific. However, what you might not know is that the Minnesota defense is better than most, and if last week is any indication, the Vikings offense can go to town against porous defenses…like Dallas.
Consider the following:
- Minnesota ranks No. 8 in total yards allowed (299.1)
- Minnesota ranks No. 7 in yards per play allowed (5.1)
- Minnesota ranks No. 12 in yards per rush (4.1)
- Minnesota ranks No. 4 in passing yards allowed (172.3)
- Minnesota ranks No. 2 in opponents’ completed passes (17.3)
This Minny defense will surprise many, but so too will the Vikings’ offense. They play their best against anemic defenses like Dallas, which surrenders 29.7 points per game, placing them 31st of 32 teams in the league.
Grab the points and back the Vikings.
Expert Pick: Vikings +6 (-115) at BetMGM
Vikings’ JJ McCarthy (Over 189.5 Passing Yards)
JJ McCarthy is coming off his best game as a pro, and I believe that momentum will spill over into this game, especially against a hellacious Cowboys’ defense. The young gunslinger has all the tools, but he’s had more than his fair share of drops, which has caused his stats to suffer.
And, let’s face it, he has also made several rookie-type mistakes this season. Yet, after reviewing all the SNF player props available, going high on McCarthy makes the most sense.
Let’s go over on JJ McCarthy’s passing total.
Expert Pick: JJ McCarthy Over 189.5 Passing Yards (-115) at Caesars
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