Cowboys vs. Vikings Week 15 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) are favored by 5.5 points against the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) on December 14, 2025, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET, airing on NBC/Peacock. The predicted point total for the matchup is 48.5.

The Cowboys have struggled defensively, ranking fourth-worst in the NFL (378.6 yards allowed per game) this season. However, they rank best on the other side of the ball, totaling 394.9 yards per game. In terms of points scored the Vikings rank 27th in the NFL (19.6 points per game), and they are 12th on the other side of the ball (21.6 points allowed per contest).

Cowboys vs. Vikings Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• City: Arlington, Texas
• Venue: AT&T Stadium
• Total: 48.5 points
• Spread: Cowboys -5.5
• Moneyline: Cowboys (-278), Vikings (+225)

How to watch Cowboys vs. Vikings

• TV Channel: NBC/Peacock

Betting the Over/Under: Cowboys vs. Vikings

• The Cowboys and their opponents have gone over 48.5 combined points in nine of 13 games this season.
• In Dallas' 13 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total nine times.
• The Vikings have played four games this season that have gone over 48.5 combined points scored.
• Minnesota games have hit the over seven out of 13 times this season.
• The teams average 48.9 points per game combined, 0.4 more points than this game's total.
• Opponents of these teams put up 51.3 combined points per game, 2.8 more points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Cowboys vs. Vikings

• Dallas has compiled a 7-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Dallas has not covered the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).
• The Vikings have covered five times in 13 chances against the spread this season.
• Minnesota has been an underdog by 5.5 points or more three times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
• The Cowboys are 4-2 against the spread, and 4-1-1 overall, at home this season.
• At home, Dallas is winless ATS (0-1) as 5.5-point favorites or more.
• In away games, the Vikings are 3-4 overall and 3-4 against the spread.
• Minnesota has one win ATS (1-2) as 5.5-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Cowboys vs. Vikings

• Dallas has been favored on the moneyline six total times this season. They've finished 3-3 in those games.
• The Vikings have entered the game as underdogs seven times this season and won twice.
• Dallas has not yet played as a moneyline favorite of -278 or shorter.
• This season, Minnesota has won one of its three games when it is the underdog by at least +225 on the moneyline.
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Cowboys' implied win probability is 73.5%.

Dunkel Prediction for Cowboys vs. Vikings

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