NFL Prop Bets: Dallas Cowboys vs Minnesota Vikings - Week 15

The Minnesota Vikings (5-8) face the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) at AT&T Stadium for Week 15. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Cowboys are favored to win at -275, currently marked as 5.5-point favorites, while the Vikings are at +220.

The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 27-22 Dallas.

The Vikings (-108) have a 5-8-0 ATS record this season, while the Cowboys (-113) hold a record of 7-6-0.
The Vikings have a 7-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Cowboys have a 9-4-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

The Vikings are averaging 19.6 points per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys are performing better, averaging 29.3 (3rd).

Moving the chains

With an average of just 275.7, the Vikings rank 28th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Cowboys rank 1st with 394.9 yards per game.
In terms of yards allowed, the Vikings are giving up 299.1 per game this season (8th in the league), outperforming the Cowboys, who are giving up an average of 378.6 (29th).

Ascendency in the air

The Vikings have recorded 171.5 passing yards per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Cowboys' defense has given up 255.2 passing yards per game (32nd).
Meanwhile, the Cowboys have recorded 275.5 passing yards per game this season (1st in the league), while the Vikings' defense has given up 172.3 passing yards per game (4th).

Advantage on the ground

Looking at the ground game, the Vikings have recorded 104.2 rushing yards per game this season (24th in the league). Conversely, the Cowboys are giving up 123.5 rushing yards per game (20th).
On the other hand, the Cowboys have recorded 119.5 rushing yards per game this season (16th in the league), while the Vikings are giving up 126.8 rushing yards per game (22nd).

Protecting the ball

Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Vikings have recorded 14 total takeaways this season (T20th in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 10 (T27th).
On offense, the Vikings have recorded 26 total giveaways this season (32nd in the league), while the Cowboys have recorded 18 (T23rd).

First to Score

The Vikings are +114 to score first, while the Cowboys are -145.

The Vikings have scored first in six of their 13 games this season.
The Cowboys have scored first in three of their 13 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Vikings are +135 to record the first touchdown, while the Cowboys are -165.

The Vikings have recorded the first touchdown in three of their 13 games this season.
The Cowboys have recorded the first touchdown in five of their 13 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Play	Frequency	Odds
Minnesota Touchdown	3 / 13	+279
Minnesota Field Goal	3 / 13	+378
Minnesota Safety	0 / 13	+6600
Dallas Touchdown	2 / 13	+155
Dallas Field Goal	1 / 13	+363
Dallas Safety	0 / 13	+7400

Which team will get a quick start?

The Vikings are +151 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Cowboys are -190.

The Vikings have been the first to score 10 points in four of their 13 games this season.
The Cowboys have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 13 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Cowboys are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -167, while the Vikings are +140.

The Vikings have a 5-6-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Cowboys hold a record of 1-9-3.

Last Time They Met

The Cowboys recorded a 40-3 beatdown over the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium when these teams last met in Week 11, 2022. The Cowboys have now won three straight against the Vikings.