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Minnesota Vikings vs Dallas Cowboys Week 15 NFL 2025: Latest Odds, Injury Report & Score Prediction

The marquee Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 15 pits the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) against the Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) at AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This is a must-win game for Dallas to keep playoff hopes alive.

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Quick Match Info (Updated Dec 10, 2025)

  • Date & Time: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 – 8:20 PM ET
  • Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX (retractable roof – weather not a factor)
  • TV (US): NBC / Peacock
  • Current Records: Vikings 5-8 | Cowboys 6-6-1
  • **Head-to-Head: Cowboys lead all-time series 19-15 and have won 5 of the last 6 meetings

Latest Betting Odds (Consensus – BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel)

Bet TypeVikingsCowboysNotes
Spread+6.5 (-110)-6.5 (-110)Line moved from -7 to -6.5
Moneyline+240-300 
Total (O/U)Over 47.5 (-110)Under 47.5 (-110)Trending toward 47
 

Best value bets right now: Cowboys -6.5 or Under 47.5

Key Injury Report (as of Dec 10 evening)

 
 
TeamPlayerPositionInjuryStatus
CowboysCeeDee LambWRConcussion protocolQuestionable (65-70% to play, may wear guardian cap)
CowboysTyler GuytonOTHigh ankle sprainDoubtful
CowboysJadeveon ClowneyEDGEHamstringQuestionable
CowboysTrevon DiggsCBKnee sorenessQuestionable
VikingsJ.J. McCarthyQBCleared concussion protocolWill start
VikingsJustin JeffersonWRHealthy100%
 

→ If Lamb is limited or out, Vikings +6.5 becomes very playable.

Key Stats & Trends

  • Cowboys average 29.3 PPG at home (best in NFL)
  • Vikings average only 16.8 PPG on the road this season
  • 7 of Dallas’ last 9 home games went OVER the total
  • Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as +6 or bigger underdogs

Expert Score Predictions

  • ESPN FPI: Cowboys 27 – Vikings 19 (73.2% win probability for Dallas)
  • SportsLine 10,000 sims: Cowboys by 7.8 points
  • USA Today: Cowboys 28–20
  • Bleacher Report: Cowboys 31–23

Our Final Prediction: Dallas Cowboys 30 – 20 Vikings → Cowboys cover -6.5 | Game goes slightly OVER 47.5

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