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The Dallas Cowboys still cling to playoff hopes, and any path there will just about have to begin in a prime time game against Aaron Jones and the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium.
While Dallas has been the better team this year, the Cowboys are coming in off a streak-snapping loss at Detroit, while the Vikings improved to 5-8 with a thrashing of the Washington Commanders.
Dallas is hoping CeeDee Lamb returns from a concussion; he will likely be a late decision, and the Cowboys come in as a six-point favorite at home.
What time do the Dallas Cowboys play?
The Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:20 p.m. MT/7:20 p.m. on NBC.
What channel is the Dallas Cowboys game on today?
The Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys Week 15 game will be televised on NBC. Kickoff is at 6:15 p.m. MT/7:15 p.m. CT on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys records
The Dallas Cowboys are 6-6-1; the Minnesota Vikings are 5-8.
Vikings at Cowboys odds
Cowboys -6. Over-under 47 1/2. Dallas is -275 on the money line, Minnesota is +225
Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys predictionsThe line: Dallas Cowboys 27, Kansas City 21.
With a line of 6 points and an over-under of 47 1/2, the Cowboys are expected to win 27-21.
The Arizona Republic: Cowboys 27, Vikings 24
Jeremy Cluff writes: “This game is a must-win game for the Cowboys if they want to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. This one could come down to Brandon Aubrey’s leg late.”
Bookies.com: Bet the Cowboys to cover vs Vikings
Bill Speros writes: “Minnesota may be the worst 5-8 team in the NFL. The Vikings’ season has long since sailed into Valhalla, even with Sunday’s 31-0 win over Washington. J.J. McCarthy’s best game of the season can’t wash away the sour taste that has filled the metaphorical mouths of Vikings fans as they watch Sam Darnold tear it up for Seattle. The Cowboys could not catch the Lions Thursday night, and were outpaced in a 44-30 rout. Look for Dak Prescott and Dallas’ offense (No. 1 in total yards at 394.9 YPG) to extend the field and stack points against Minnesota’s mid defense.”
Sports Betting Dime: Cowboys 28.6, Vikings 21.2
The site’s formula predicts that the Cowboys will win the NFL Week 15 game against the Vikings.
ESPN: Cowboys have a 61.8% chance to beat Vikings on Sunday Night Football
The site gives the Vikings a 37.9% shot at winning the NFL Week 15 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Dimers: Cowboys 27, Vikings 20
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Vikings a win probability of 25%, while the Cowboys have a win probability of 75%.”
Sportsnaut: Dallas Cowboys 28, Minnesota Vikings 17
Matt Johnson writes: “We’re not putting any real stock in J.J. McCarthy’s performance in Sunday’s victory over Washington. That’s in part because the Dallas Cowboys defensive line can cause a lot more problems for the Vikings offensive line than Washington did. More importantly, if CeeDee Lamb (concussion) is cleared to play on Sunday Night Football, Dak Prescott is better equipped than anyone to handle what Brian Flores throws at him and then exploit the Vikings’ secondary.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X