The Vikings and Cowboys are both desperate to make the playoffs, making this is a huge primetime clash to cap off the Monday slate. Here are my thoughts and betting tips for this matchup.
Minnesota Vikings (5-8) at Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)
The Vikings showed some life last week in a 31-0 shutout of the Commanders and that stopped a 4 game losing streak. Their chances of making the playoffs are still alive, but they need a miracle. The positive last week was the performance by J.J. McCarthy, finishing with 3 touchdown passes and no turnovers. So let's see if they can keep it going against the Cowboys because a loss will mean it's season over.
A nice little 3 game winning streak ended last week when the Cowboys couldn't handle the Lions firepower in a 44-30 loss. It puts them back in the NFC wildcard race and similar to the Vikings, they will likely need a lot to go there way if they want to make the playoffs. The issue has been their defence, which is allowed 29.7 points per game (31st per game). But if they can rattle McCarthy and force turnovers, that will be the major key to victory.
Leg #1 - Over 45.5 pts
The Cowboys give up points like few else and the Vikings come in hot, so look for a high scoring clash. The Over is also 5-2 in the Vikings last 7 road games and they come off scoring 31 pts. Dallas have an impressive 8-2 record against the Over and 10-5 when they play a team from the NFC.
Leg #2 - Dak Prescott 250+ Passing Yards
Dak has been a passing beast over the last 3 weeks, going over 320 pass yards in all 3. He passed for 376 yards last week and previously had 320 and 354 against the Chiefs/Eagles. So 250+ looks like a safe bet.
Leg #3 - George Pickens Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Pickens looked checked out last week but I'm expecting a bounce back. He's tied for 5th in the NFL with 8 touchdowns this season and still has been targeted 9 or times in 6 straight games.
Same Game Multi
Over 45.5 pts / Dak Prescott 250+ Passing Yards / George Pickens Anytime Touchdown Scorer = $3.80
Value Leg - Ryan Flournoy Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Flournoy had a massive game last week, catching 9 balls for 115 yards and a TD. He's now caught a TD in 3 of his last 5 games, so last week wasn't a fluke. Great value play to get into the endzone.
