Cowboys-Vikings opening Week 15 odds paint promising picture for Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys have had a few extra days to reflect on Thursday night's Week 14 loss to the Detroit Lions, which delivered a brutal hit to the team's NFL playoff hopes.

However, the team is hanging on by a thread and still has a backdoor path into the postseason by swooping in to steal the NFC East.

Dallas returns to the field on Sunday, December 14, for Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings, in a must-win game to save the team's season. Luckily for the Cowboys, the oddsmakers are showing some confidence in the team despite its setback.

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Entering Week 15, the Cowboys are solid six-point favorites over the visiting Vikings, with the over/under set for 48.5 total points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is pressured by Detroit Lions defenders Al-Quadin Muhammad and Aidan Hutchinson | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

If you want to avoid the spread and wager on the moneyline, the Cowboys are -290 favorites with the Vikings at +235. That means you would have to risk $290 on Dallas to win for a $100 return, while a $100 wager on the Vikings would net you $235.

Kickoff between the Cowboys and Vikings is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBA and Peacock.

NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast team of Mike Tirico on play-by-play and Cris Collinsworth providing color commentary will be on the call, while Melissa Stark provides updates from the sideline throughout the night.

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Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings TV & viewing info

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott leaves the field after a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Date: Sunday, December 14
Start Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: Arlington, Texas
Venue: AT&T Stadium
TV Channel: NBC and Peacock

Betting Odds: Cowboys -6 | O/U: 48.5

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