Dallas Cowboys vs. Minnesota Vikings: Best Odds and Preview for Week 8
The Dallas Cowboys (5-1) are small favorites (-2.5) over the Minnesota Vikings (3-3). The Cowboys have won five games in a row. The total for this one is set at 54.5 points.
Best odds for Cowboys vs. Vikings
Welcome to the BestOdds betting breakdown where we use data from our industry leading partner, Sportradar, to identify performance trends in order to analyze teams’ chances in the upcoming game.
Today, we are looking at the NFL matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings in which the Cowboys are currently the clear pick among bettors to cover the spread.
Cowboys Vs. Vikings Spread Betting Action
| Cowboys | Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Bet % | 70% | 30% |
| Stake % | 73% | 27% |
Dallas stats and betting info
Betting trends for Dallas
- So far this season, Dallas has compiled a 6-0-0 record against the spread.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Cowboys are 4-0 against the spread.
- Five of Dallas’ six games with a set total have hit the over (83.3%).
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 305.8 (1835) | 5 |
| Rush yards | 164.3 (986) | 2 |
| Points scored | 34.2 (205) | 4 |
| Pass yards against | 311.2 (1867) | 30 |
| Rush yards against | 86.2 (517) | 5 |
| Points allowed | 24.3 (146) | 19 |
Key players for Dallas
- Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,813 yards (302.2 ypg) to lead Dallas, completing 73.1% of his passes and recording 16 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 70 rushing yards on 22 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Ezekiel Elliott, has carried the ball 102 times for 521 yards (86.8 per game), scoring five times. He’s also caught 16 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown.
- This season, Tony Pollard has carried the ball 61 times for 366 yards (61.0 per game) and one touchdown, while also racking up 115 yards through the air.
- CeeDee Lamb’s team-leading 497 yards as a receiver have come on 33 catches (out of 49 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Amari Cooper has hauled in 30 receptions totaling 373 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dalton Schultz has compiled 31 grabs for 359 yards, an average of 59.8 yards per game. He’s scored three times as a receiver this season.
Dallas injuries
Cowboys: Andy Dalton: Out (Concussion)
Minnesota stats and betting info
Betting trends for Minnesota
- So far this year, Minnesota has put together a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- The Vikings are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
- Minnesota games have hit the over in three out of six opportunities (50%).
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 296.7 (1780) | 6 |
| Rush yards | 127.8 (767) | 8 |
| Points scored | 24.5 (147) | 17 |
| Pass yards against | 254.0 (1524) | 12 |
| Rush yards against | 128.0 (768) | 26 |
| Points allowed | 22.8 (137) | 13 |
Key players for Minnesota
- Kirk Cousins leads Minnesota with 1,769 yards on 166-of-239 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to two interceptions this season.
- Dalvin Cook has rushed 80 times for 366 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Alexander Mattison has racked up 268 yards (on 68 carries), while also catching 15 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown.
- Justin Jefferson’s 542 receiving yards (90.3 yards per game) lead the team. He has 41 receptions on 59 targets with three touchdowns.
- Adam Thielen has put up a 393-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 37 passes on 50 targets.
- K.J. Osborn has racked up 311 reciving yards (51.8 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
Minnesota injuries
Vikings: Holton Hill: Out (Foot), Dalvin Cook: Questionable (Groin), Dan Chisena: Out (Hip), Mike Hughes: Out (Neck)
Pick for Cowboys vs. Vikings
Bet split data provided by regulated betting sites combined with our in-depth games analysis points to the Cowboys being favored to cover the spread against the Vikings.
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