NFL Betting Playoffs Report: Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings - NFL Betting Odds
Two division winners will face off Sunday when the red hot Dallas Cowboys travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in a game that could be the last game for future hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre, or quite possibly a chance for redemption for the 40+ quarterback.
Dallas once again manhandled the Philadelphia Eagles 34-14, easily covering the 4 point betting spread and going over the posted betting total of 45. It was the first playoff win for Tony Romo and first for Dallas in 13 years. Head coach Wade Phillips most likely saved his job with the win.
Minnesota did win their final game of the regular season, a blowout of the New York Giants but ended the regular season losing three of the final five.
The Betting Line
Oddsmakers at online sportsbooks have the Vikings favored anywhere from -2.5 at Bookmaker.com and up to -3 at Bodog.com. The betting total is 45.5. To bet on the Minnesota Vikings on the money line you would have to lay -140 odds while you can wager on the Dallas Cowboys money line at +120.
Against the Spread
Including the playoffs, Dallas is 10-7 against the spread including 4-4 away from home. They were 2-0 as an underdog and 6-10 when betting the over.
Minnesota finished the regular season 12-4 SU and 9-6-1 against the spread. They went 5-2-1 vs. the spread at home and 8-5-1 as the betting favorite. They were 8-8 when betting the over.
Head to Head
These two haven't played since 2007, a 24-14 Cowboys win as a 9.5 point favorite.
Betting Percentages
Online sportsbooks have received plenty of early betting action on this game with close to even money with a slight lean on the Cowboys. The early report in the sports betting forum is about 50/50.
NFL Betting Predictions
Quotes from the football forums
Why the Dallas Cowboys will win – "Dallas finally got the monkey off their back. They have a dominating defense, can run the ball and can move it in the air. They have momentum and are playing like the best team in football".
Why the Minnesota Vikings will win – "The Vikings were 8-0 at home for a reason, they are the best home team in football. Brett Favre will lead the Vikings to the NFC Championship".
Super Bowl Odds
The Dallas Cowboys were +525 odds to win the NFC Championship and +1015 odds to win Super Bowl XLIV at Bookmaker.com prior to the Wildcard round. Dallas is now +305 to win the NFC and +705 to win the Super Bowl.
The Minnesota Vikings are +285 odds to win the NFC Championship and +645 betting odds to win the Super Bowl.
