The Week 15 Sunday Night Football game features two NFC teams barely hanging on to their postseason lives as the Dallas Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings. In fact, the loser of this game is pretty much eliminated from the Wild Card conversation.

The Vikings (5-8) showed a lot of promise in Week 14 as they demolished the Washington Commanders 31-0. While they’re still mathematically alive for the Playoffs, the reality is that this team has underperformed all season long and need to focus on the development of McCarthy over all else.

The Cowboys (6-6-1) are still alive in the Wild Card race and in their division as they sit only a few games back of the Philadelphi Eagles who they beat in Week 12. Dallas fell in Detroit last week and snapped their three-game winning streak that also included a Week 13 win over the Chiefs.

While neither team is a real threat to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, Dallas does boast of more potential than Minnesota due to their high-octane offense.

Let’s dive deeper into the latest NFL betting odds for SNF, courtesy of the top sports betting sites, and make our Week 15 NFL predictions for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys.

What Channel Is Sunday Night Football On?

• Sunday Night Football Channel: NBC/Peacock
• Sunday Night Football Time: 8:20pm ET
• Sunday Night Football Announcers: Mike Tirico and Chris Collinsworth

The Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kickoff time is expected to be at 8:20 pm ET.

Sunday Night Football Odds

The following Sunday Night Football odds are courtesy of ScoresandStats:

Keep an eye on the latest NFL odds for SNF and monitor how the lines change from now until kickoff.

The Dallas Cowboys actually opened as a 1.5 point and +100 Underdog. However, as the season has unfolded, Dallas has jumped to a sizable favorite as they went as high as -7 points and -440 ML before settling at the current 5.5-point spread and -280 moneyline.

The Minnesota Vikings opened at -120, went as high as +330, before falling to the current ML of +220 odds. The Total opened at 45.5 points, went has high as 48 points, before settling at the current O/U of 47.5 points.

Last week, the Houston Texans won at Arrowhead and shocked the Chiefs’ faithful. Although we picked Houston to cover the spread, we did take KC to win the game. So, our record has fallen to 8-6-1 on the season. However, we have won four of our last six picks.

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Sunday Night Football Betting Trends

The following Sunday Night Football betting trends include data from last season:

Minnesota Vikings Betting Trends

• 1-4 SU in last five games
• 6-2 SU in last eight Week 15 games
• 1-4 ATS in last five games
• 5-0 ATS in last five December games
• Over is 5-2 in last seven road games

Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends

• 4-1-1 SU in last six home games
• 14-6 SU in last 20 December games
• 12-5 SU in last 17 Week 15 games
• 4-1 ATS in last five home games
• Over is 8-2 in last 10 games

Sunday Night Football Matchup

These two NFL teams have played against each other 34 times and it’s the Dallas Cowboys that hold a 19-15 series advantage. Dallas has also won three games in a row over the Minnesota Vikings, including their latest matchup that took place in 2022. The Cowboys demolished the Vikings 40-3 in that matchup.

In fact, over the last three head-to-head games, Dallas has outscored Minnesota 30.33 ppg to 15.67 ppg and have outgained them 417.67 ypg to 297.0 ypg.

With that said, the Vikings are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games versus the Cowboys and 4-1 ATS in their last five games at Dallas. The Under has gone 9-4 in the last 13 meetings between these two franchises.

Sunday Night Football Predictions

Let’s take a look at the participants in the Sunday Night Football game tonight, and make our winning NFL picks: 

Minnesota Vikings Sunday Night Football

Last week was a bit of an anomaly for the Minnesota Vikings as they crushed the Commanders 31-0. The win snapped a four-game losing streak and just the second victory in the last eight games.

The Vikings are just 3-4 on the road and have dropped two away games in a row (Packers, Seahawks). In those two road games, they were badly beaten by the combined score of 49 to 6. Seattle shut out Minnesota two weeks ago by the score of 26-0. Of course, that was when McCarthy was out injured and Brosmer was under center.

McCarthy returned last week to play a solid game and provide a glimpse of his full potential. This week, he gets an inconsistent Dallas defense that gives up yards and points.

Dallas’s run defense has improved from near the bottom of the league to no.20 overall. However, their pass defense is still the worst in the league as they give up 255.2 ypg. This bodes well for Minnesota who features the 30^th ranked passing attack.

I see McCarthy finding success along with his passing playmakers in Jefferson, Addison, and Hockenson. Look for to flirt with his best numbers so far. His previous high was 248 yards against the Ravens who also have a bad pass defense.

Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football

Dallas had won three games in a row before getting beat by 13 points at Detroit last TNF. It was a disappointing performance for a team that had plenty of momentum and confidence, as well.

There is concern over CeeDee Lamb’s availability due to a concussion in the game against the Lions. Also, fellow receiver George Pickens has faced backlash over what critics are calling half-hearted routes last week. It’s the same criticism he also faced in Pittsburgh.

So, with Lamb’s health in question and Pickens motivation being doubted, the NFL’s no.1 passing offense seems to be in disarray. Then, they have to face the no.4 pass defense that allows only 172.3 ypg. And, Minnesota’s pass rush has the 4^th highest sack rate in the league.

Fortunately, Dallas should be able to find some success on the ground as Minnesota does allow 126.8 rushing ypg. So, there’s a chance that Williams and Davis have chunk plays and help keep this offense in manageable third downs, which they are no.6 in the NFL at 43.75% third down conversions.

Who Is Winning Sunday Night Football?

Since this game is at home, I do expect Dallas to pull it out. However, it’s not going to be as easy as fans might think.

The Cowboys are the better team when playing at full health and potential. Without Lamb, this game is going to be tough. With Lamb, Dallas has a good shot at winning.

I’m taking the Cowboys to win this game. Yet, I am leaning towards Minnesota covering the 5.5-point spread. In fact, if you can get it at six points, then you are in a much better position. The Vikings are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Dallas. If Lamb plays, then take the Over. If he doesn’t, then this could be a low scoring affair.

Bet: Dallas Cowboys (-280), Vikings +5.5 (-110), Total (pass)

Sunday Night Football Prop Bets

Let’s take a look at some of the best Player props and Game prop bets for this Sunday Night Football matchup:

J.J. McCarthy Passing Yards

• Over 192.5 yards (-110)
• Under 192.5 yards (-110)

J.J. McCarthy is averaging a putrid 156.0 passing yards per game. However, the last time he played a bad passing defense was against Baltimore. That game, McCarthy threw for 248 yards and kept Minnesota competitive despite their defensive lapses.

The Cowboys have the league’s worst pass defense that allows over 255 passing yards per game. I’m not saying that McCarthy will reach 255 yards, but he definitely should surpass 200 passing yards. Justin Jefferson might get an early Christmas present this weekend.

Bet: Over 192.5 yards (-110)

Jordan Mason Rushing Yards

• Over 39.5 yards (-110)
• Under 39.5 yards (-110)

Dallas gives up 123.5 rushing ypg, which is the 20^th most in the NFL. Last week they gave up 109 rushing yards to Detroit on 22 carries. That’s a 5.0 yards per carry average. I see Jordan Mason finding some success in this game, at least more than Aaron Jones.

After 14 weeks, Mason is averaging 48.5 rushing ypg. He put up 42 yards against the Commanders. In fact, he’s gone over 40 rushing yards in four consecutive games, along with doing this nine times total so far. I think he get’s his 10^th 40-plus yard total this weekend.

Bet: Over 39.5 yards (-110)

Javonte Williams Rushing Yards

• Over 71.5 yards (-110)
• Under 71.5 yards (-110)

Is averaging 78.6 yards per contest, in the 13 games that he’s played so far. Last week he tallied just 67 yards against the Lions and 59 yards against the Chiefs in Week 13. Minnesota’s run defense isn’t as good as those two, as they allow over 126 rushing yards per game.

Williams has gone over 72 rushing yards in eight of his 13 appearances. I see Dallas focusing on the running game this weekend especially if Lamb is out. Take Williams to flirt with 90 to 100 rushing yards for a 5^th time this season.

Bet: Over 71.5 yards (-110)

Best Bets For Sunday Night Football

Check out our best bets for Sunday Night Football:

• Dallas Cowboys (-290)
• J.J. McCarthy over 192.5 passing yards (-110)
• Javonte Williams over 71.5 rushing yards (-110)

I see the desperate Cowboys team winning at home in front of their equally desperate fans. The Cowboys have the no.1 pass offense and a very capable rushing attack. Speaking of the latter, I like Williams’ chances of surpassing 72 rushing yards. He’s done this on eight occasions already, and Minnesota allows over 126 rushing yards per game.

On the flip side, McCarthy provides us with a sneaky prop bet that could pay out two-fold. The young QB is facing a Dallas defense that gives up the most passing yards in the league (255.2 ypg). This game could easily become a shootout, which means McCarthy will have to throw more. Look back at his stats against the Ravens, who also have a bad pass defense.

If you decide to put these best Week 15 SNF bets into a parlay, then you will win $390 for every $100 wagered. All we need is for things to play out as expected based on the stats and trends.

If this excites you, then check out our best NFL parlays of the week. We also have weekly College Football parlays, as well. So, take a peek and possibly even combine the two.

Sunday Night Football Schedule 

Sunday Night Football Song

When Sunday Night Football debuted in 2006, singer-songwriter Pink sang the theme song for SNF. She reworked Joan Jett’s “I hate Myself for Loving You” and retitled it “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.”

From 2007-2012, Faith Hill took over for Pink to a mixed reaction. In 2013, Carrie Underwood has been the SNF singer. Since then, Underwood and NBC attempted a few different opening songs but they were met with a furious backlash. So, they returned to “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” as we wait for the upcoming SNF game.

Sunday Night Football Record

The following list is of each team’s all-time record on Sunday Night Football. This also includes postseason games as well: