Betting the Under on James Cook Prop Bets vs Bengals

• The best bet for James Cook’s rushing and total yards props are on the under based on a lack of trust by the Buffalo Bills coaching staff.
• The only James Cook prop bet that players should bet the over on is his receiving yards.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – James Cook’s rushing yard prop versus the Cincinnati Bengals is set to high at Bovada, with players having a great chance to cash bets on the under.

James Cook Rushing Prop

Legal NFL betting sites  have set the prop betting line for James Cook at 39.5 rushing yards, with equal odds on both sides.

James Cook Rushing Yards Prop Odds

• Over 39.5 Rushing Yards -115
• Under 39.5 Rushing Yards -115

Cook has cleared that 39.5-yard rushing total five times this season, with many trends suggesting he will not make that six this week:

• James Cook has yet to rush for at least 40 yards in a single game this season that was decided by seven points or less, suggesting the Buffalo Bills coaching staff may not trust him running the ball in close games.
• In games in which the Bills have been favored by six points or less (they’ve been favored in every game), Cook has rushed for yardage totals of 64, 3, 0, 8, and 2. That means he’s averaged 15.4 yards per game in matchups that sports betting sites suggest will be close.
• The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense has allowed just 83.06 rushing yards to running backs all season, with that average ranking ninth best in the NFL.

James Cook’s Total Yards Props

Despite showing a strong ability as a dual-threat running back this season, taking the under on James Cook’s receiving yards prop at Bovada is likely a strong option as well given the limited rushing output that is expected.

James Cook Total Yards Prop Odds

• Over 51.5 Total Yards -115
• Under 51.5 Total Yards -115

James Cook Receiving Yards Prop

Unlike the rushing and total yards prop bet for James Cook the best bet for the rookie’s receiving prop is on the over.

James Cook Receiving Yards Prop Odds

• Over 7.5 Receiving Yards -115
• Under 7.5 Receiving Yards -115

Cook has only gone over that 7.5-yard total in seven games this season, but he has gone over it in four of his past seven games.

It may not be a lock, but the best James Cook prop to bet the over on is his receiving yards, not his rushing yards.

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