Vikings vs. Cowboys Same Game Parlay Picks: Can the JJ McCarthy Find Success Against the Dallas Defense

• The Dallas defense ranks last in passing yards and touchdowns allowed per game

• JJ McCarthy is averaging 1.5 interceptions per game 

• Aaron Jones averaged 5.4 YPC on 14 carries last week

JJ McCarthy has not enjoyed his short time starting for the Vikings, but he will have a chance to turn things around on Sunday Night Football. He’ll be facing a Cowboys pass defense that allows more yards and touchdowns through the air than any other NFL team. Will that allow McCarthy to finally shine, or will it further the case for the NFC North team to look for another quarterback?

Vikings vs. Cowboys Same Game Parlay Picks

Below, we will share our favorite same game parlay for this Week 15 matchup between the Vikings and Cowboys. We'll provide insights into each leg we’ve selected and provide odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook, one of our top-rated parlay betting sites.

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Over 48 (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Let’s start with the Cowboys, who have one of the NFL’s best offenses. Dallas leads the NFL in yards per game (394.9) and ranks third in scoring (29.3 PPG). They have been especially hot of late, scoring over 30 points in three of their previous four games. That includes the last two weeks against solid defenses in the Lions and Chiefs.

While the Vikings' pass defense has been solid, the Cowboys have beaten better units several times this season. We believe Dallas can get the ball moving quick, driving up the score and making this one of the easiest covers of Week 15.

Switching the the Vikings offense, their problems have been well documented. JJ McCarthy has not looked like an NFL quarterback, negating Minnesota’s elite receiving corps. However, he will be facing the league’s worst passing offense. Dallas is dead last in yards allowed through the air per game (255.2) and passing touchdowns (29). 

Dallas’s pass defense will allow McCarthy to build confidence and use his talented weapons, allowing them to keep putting points on the board on Sunday Night Football.

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JJ McCarthy Over 0.5 INT (-150) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Not a great price here, but that’s because it is one of the safer bets on the board. While we believe McCarthy can find success against a soft Dallas pass defense, we also know he is averaging 1.5 interceptions per game. 

Most of those picks have come on awful decisions instead of defensive scheming. The young quarterback has struggled with the speed of the NFL, leading to baffling passes and far too many sacks. We believe Dallas’s improved defensive line can generate enough pressure to force several mistakes, one of which will be an interception.

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Aaron Jones Over 7.5 Rushing and Receiving Yards (-115) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Last week, we saw Aaron Jones shake off a rough Week 13 showing to take 14 carries for 76 yards (5.4 YPC) last week. He outcarries Jordan Mason, who has managed to steal carries since Jones returned from injury. While his presence is always a threat for this bet, we believe Jones brings more to the table this week.

The biggest difference between Mason and Jones is their role in the passing game. Mason is hardly used, while Jones serves as a safety valve for the struggling Vikings quarterback. Dallas’s run defense has improved since adding Quinnen Williams, but that will affect Mason far more.

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