Demond Claiborne
out
Reported context: Backfield depth is affected; replacement touches are not confirmed.
NFL player prop BUF Pending
James Cook Over 18.5 Carries vs. Vikings
The bet: Over 18.5 carries
BUF@MIN Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET
Cleared 18.5 in 5 of his last 7
Last 7 gamesSep 13 to Nov 1L7 average 19.7
Oldest to newest
Past results, not a forecast.
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All games and results for this betHit rate vs the line
5of7
(71%)
Sep 13 – Nov 1
- 13
- 21
- 24
- 12
- 25
- 22
- 21
Carries per game, oldest to newest
L7 average
19.7vs 18.5 line
Based on 7 games
Game results
James Cook carries over the last 7 games versus a line of 18.5.
Results versus the line
HitMissLine 18.5
Game log · L7, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vsBAL | Hit | 21 |
| Oct 18 | @LV | Hit | 22 |
| Oct 12 | @LA | Hit | 25 |
| Oct 4 | vsNE | Miss | 12 |
| Sep 27 | vsLAC | Hit | 24 |
| Sep 17 | vsDET | Hit | 21 |
| Sep 13 | @HOU | Miss | 13 |
Matchup and team comparison
Compare the player's chances and results with what the opponent allows. Each statistic shows its own sample.
James Cook
- Carries per game
- 19.7
Season · 7 games
James Cook
COOK · TEAM CARRY SHARE
63.6%
2026 regular season7 games
Minnesota Vikings
MIN allows
22.6carries allowed/game to RBs
15th most (L4: T-16th most)7 games
MIN · CARRIES FACED
25.6per game
2026 regular seasonL5
Market movement
Price history
Over 18.5 carries
Best price
Odds format
Open
+100
Current
+100
Change
0
Best available moved from +100 to +100. The best available price is basically unchanged. That doesn't make the case for or against Over.
News and availability
Availability and reports
Research refreshed
Latest sourced reports
- Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury (opens in a new tab)
Vikings could 'address the quarterback position' via a trade after Kyler Murray injury Recent stories suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could at least consider making a move to land Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones
yardbarker.com · · Availability report
- Vikings Starting Carson Wentz At QB vs. Bills Amid Kyler Murray Injury (opens in a new tab)
Vikings Starting Carson Wentz At QB vs. Bills Amid Kyler Murray Injury
foxsports.com · · Availability report
These are injury reports, not a ranking of betting impact.
Minnesota Vikings
Jauan Jennings
out
Reported context: Receiving options are affected; target redistribution is not confirmed.
Buffalo Bills
Jordan Hancock
out
Reported context: Secondary depth is affected; coverage changes are not confirmed.
Joshua Palmer
out
Reported context: Receiving options are affected; target redistribution is not confirmed.
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Frequently asked
What does the data say about James Cook Over 18.5 carries at this number?
What is the historical hit rate for James Cook Over 18.5 carries?
James Cook hit over 18.5 carries in 5 of 7 games across the last 7 games (71% hit rate).
When does this bet resolve?
Grades on the official box score after the game (scheduled for 8:15 PM ET). If the game's postponed, suspended, or doesn't become official, most books void the bet — your sportsbook's specific rules apply.
How does WagerLens evaluate this bet?
We compare recent hit rate, supporting stats, lineup context when available, and the current market price. We account for the sportsbook's margin when comparing prices. The summary shows the data, not a certain outcome.
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