NFL Playoffs – Dallas Cowboys v Minnesota Vikings – Odds

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Harry

NFL Playoff Division continues on Sunday 17th of January with a great game; Dallas Cowboys will be hosted by Minnesota Vikings.

Dallas Cowboys will travel to Minnesota for – what it looks like – a close encounter. Cowboys are in an exceptional form managing 4 straight wins in the last 5 matches they played, conceding just 51 points while they scored 116. It seems that the team has finally found the balance between offence and defense as during matches that defense is unable to perform well, the offence always scores more points (eg. the away game against New Orleans).

On the other hand, the Minnesota Vikings is also running in great shape, especially when they play at home, where they managed to win their last 8 games. Vikings are counting 2 wins and 3 defeats in their 5 last games. They count heavily on the performance of their defense as when they concede more than 20 points they usually lose the match. At the last game they played at home – at January 3rd – they scored 44 points against New York and conceded just 7.

Our prediction is that Minnesota will win this match and cover the +2.5 spread. Three are the facts that lead us to this conclusion. First of all, Minnesota is unbeatable at home having secure 8 wins in the last 8 matches, secondly Cowboys last entry to the NFL Playoff Division round was back in 1996. Lastly, players are eager to play again as Minnesota had an extra week of rest. Statistics show that the game will go under the 45.5 points as both teams tendency is to score fewer points than their average. However, the over / under bet is always at a very thin line so if you can avoid it. If you want a safe NFL bet then the best choice is Minnesota to win with over 2.5 points.

More information here for live lines.

Jan 17: Dallas Cowboys v Minnesota Vikings

Bet Type

Point Spread: Dallas Cowboys +2.5 -105 / Minnesota Vikings -2.5 -115

Money Line: Dallas Cowboys +115/ Minnesota Vikings -135

Total Match Points: Over 45.5 -110 / Under 45.5 -110

Dallas Cowboys Total Match Points: Over 21.5 -120 / Under 21.5 -110

Minnesota Vikings Total Match Points: Over 24 -120 / Under 24 -110

First to Score: Cowboys -105

First to Score: Vikings -125

A Team to Score 3 Unanswered Times: Yes -165 / No +135

Score in Last 2 min of the 1st Half: Yes -230 / No +180

First to Score in the 2nd Half: Cowboys -110 / Vikings -120

Longest FG in the Game: Over 43.5 Yards -115 / Under 43.5 Yards -115

First half Point Spread: Dallas Cowboys +0.5 -110 / Minnesota Vikings -0.5 -110

First half Total Points: Over 23 -105 / Under 23 -115

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