Caleb Banks
out
Reported context: Front-seven depth is affected; pressure and run-defense effects are not quantified.
NFL Bet check Settled: Miss
Minnesota Vikings +5.5 Alt Spread
The bet: MIN +5.5
You checked +5.5, an alternate line. Most books: +3.5.
BUF@MIN Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET
Covered 5.5 in 6 of its last 7
Last 7 gamesGame dates unavailableL7 average 1.9
Oldest to newest
Past results, not a forecast.
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Settled: MIN +5.5 Did not cover.
Final: Buffalo Bills 23, Minnesota Vikings 6.
Past games
| Date | Opponent | Line | Actual | Closing price | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET | Buffalo Bills | MIN +5.5 | -17 spread | −145 | miss |
What the data showed before the game
Matchup and team comparison
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Team comparison
Buffalo Bills
2026 season · 8 games
7–1
Record
32
Points / game
23.4
Allowed / game
Minnesota Vikings
Your selection
2026 season · 8 games
6–2
Record
18.2
Points / game
14.5
Allowed / game
Game results
Minnesota Vikings spread over the last 7 games versus a line of 5.5.
Results vs. spread
Selected spread +5.5
Record
6/7
Cover rate
86%
L7 average
1.9
CoveredDid not coverLine 5.5
Game log · L7, newest first
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 9 | vsBUF | Did not cover | -17 |
| Wk 8 | @DET | Covered | -4 |
| Wk 7 | vsIND | Covered | 6 |
| Wk 5 | @NO | Covered | 10 |
| Wk 4 | vsMIA | Covered | 5 |
| Wk 3 | @TB | Covered | 7 |
| Wk 2 | @CHI | Covered | 6 |
Market movement
These recorded prices are shown for research only.
Price history
MIN +5.5
Closing price
Odds format
Open
−185
Current
−148
Change
+37
Best available moved from −185 to −148. That pays $13.52 more on a $100 bet than at open.
News and availability
Availability and reports
Pregame research captured
Latest sourced reports
- Will Kyler Murray play against the Buffalo Bills today? Latest injury update on the Minnesota Vikings veteran quarterback (opens in a new tab)
Minnesota Vikings’ first loss of the 2026 season
Kyler Murray sustained a hamstring injury in the second half of the Minnesota Vikings’ first loss of the 2026 season against the Detroit Lions in Week 8.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com · · Availability report
These are injury reports, not a ranking of betting impact.
Minnesota Vikings
Charles Demmings
out
Reported context: Secondary depth is affected; coverage changes are not confirmed.
Buffalo Bills
Jalon Kilgore
out
Reported context: Secondary depth is affected; coverage changes are not confirmed.
Jordan Hancock
out
Reported context: Secondary depth is affected; coverage changes are not confirmed.
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Frequently asked
What does the data say about Minnesota Vikings MIN +5.5 at this number?
What is the historical cover rate for MIN +5.5?
Minnesota Vikings covered +5.5 in 6 of 7 games across the last 7 games (86% cover rate).
What is the closing price for MIN +5.5?
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.
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