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Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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19.66 |
+2.5 +100 |
o42.5 -105 |
+125 |
|
|
23.92 |
-2.5 -110 |
u42.5 -105 |
-140 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
16.83 |
+6.5 +100 |
o44.5 -105 |
+275 |
|
|
26.65 |
-6.5 -112 |
u45.0 -110 |
-325 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
22.04 |
-3.5 +105 |
o38.5 -115 |
-164 |
|
|
19.07 |
+3.5 -115 |
u39.5 -115 |
+155 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.44 |
-2.5 -110 |
o38.5 -115 |
-135 |
|
|
18.02 |
+2.5 -104 |
u39.5 -113 |
+124 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
19.74 |
-2.5 -136 |
o39.5 -105 |
-162 |
|
|
18.46 |
+2.5 +106 |
u40.0 -110 |
+145 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
20.96 |
+1.5 -125 |
o45.0 -113 |
-110 |
|
|
21.28 |
-1.5 +105 |
u46.5 -112 |
-104 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
24.15 |
-1.5 +100 |
o51.5 -115 |
-112 |
|
|
28.29 |
+1.5 -115 |
u52.5 -109 |
+100 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
17.56 |
+7.5 -114 |
o43.5 -108 |
+290 |
|
|
25.63 |
-7.5 +100 |
u43.5 -105 |
-345 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.70 |
+12.5 -105 |
o51.5 -105 |
+600 |
|
|
31.72 |
-12.5 -110 |
u51.5 -105 |
-750 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
18.80 |
+7.5 -110 |
o40.5 -120 |
+350 |
|
|
24.65 |
-7.5 -105 |
u41.5 -110 |
-390 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
29.69 |
-4.5 -110 |
o53.0 -113 |
-225 |
|
|
25.03 |
+4.5 -102 |
u53.5 -105 |
+200 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
25.63 |
+1.5 -110 |
o52.5 -115 |
+101 |
|
|
28.37 |
-1.5 -105 |
u53.5 -110 |
-115 |
Predicted Score
Team |
Predicted Score |
Spread |
Total |
ML |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
21.88 |
+7.5 -110 |
o51.5 -112 |
+330 |
|
|
27.28 |
-7.5 -105 |
u52.5 -115 |
-400 |
MHJ scored his first TD of the campaign in his final game with the Cardinals on October 4, and Harrison’s size and physicality give Stroud another intriguing goal-line option. Jacksonville has actually defended the red zone well, but the Jaguars have been vulnerable through the air overall, and Harrison’s existing chemistry with Stroud gives him legitimate long-shot scoring upside on Sunday across the pond.
While it will take MHJ some time to adjust to a new offense, his chemistry with Stroud should help speed up that process. Houston leans heavily on the pass, and Jacksonville ranks near the bottom of the league in passing yards allowed.
Pollard's rushing prop is playable up to 64+ yards. Indianapolis ranks last in rushing EPA allowed and run-stop win rate, while a competitive Tennessee game script should keep Pollard involved throughout the second half.
Young has 17 passes of 20+ yards through four games, after throwing just 39 all last year. He and the Panthers are both No. 1 in the league in passing and he has multiple TD throws in three of four games. The Eagles have allowed multiple TD passes in three of five, including against Case Keenum.
Egbuka's receiving Over is playable up to 42+ yards. He led Tampa Bay with nine targets last week and has become Jalon Daniels' primary option, while Pittsburgh ranks near the bottom of the league in separation allowed per target.
Fannin Jr. stands out as an anytime TD pick after grabbing three scores already this year, and Baltimore has given up three touchdowns to tight ends in the opening five weeks. With Concepcion and Boston occupying the Ravens' secondary, look for Fannin Jr. to thrive on underneath routes and his 6'4 frame is ideal for red zone jump balls.
Playable up to -125 or 92.5. Henry leads the league with 113 carries while averaging 95.2 YPG on the ground, and yet there's room for more with Jackson sidelined and the Browns dealing with injuries across the defensive line. Henry has gone past this O/U number in eight of his last 10 outings.
Nabers' receiving prop is playable up to 74+ yards. He has 27 targets over the last two games and now faces a New Orleans secondary with failing grades across the board and poor underlying pass-defense metrics.
Play up to 58%. Bijan Robinson is averaging 116 rushing yards per game and 5.7 yards per carry. Chicago ranks just 24th in EPA allowed per rush, while Atlanta’s commitment to the ground game should give Robinson enough volume to threaten 90 yards again.
Play up to 35%. Brian Robinson Jr. has scored four rushing touchdowns on only 51 carries, converting four of his five red-zone attempts. With Atlanta leaning heavily on the ground game and Chicago missing key defenders, Robinson should get another scoring opportunity.
Drake Maye has found his groove over the past two weeks, throwing for 643 yards and seven touchdowns in the pair of games. This comes after he threw for 225+ yards in 13 of his 17 regular season appearances last year. I like Maye to get to 225+ passing yards at 60% or lower.
Hunter Henry has had his two most productive games of the year over the past two weeks. He's picked up a combined 106 yards on eight catches over the span, and scored a touchdown last Sunday against the Los Angeles Raiders. I like Henry to score a touchdown at 36% or lower.
Higbee's receiving Over is playable up to 42+ yards. He's cleared 62 yards in three straight games, leads the Rams in QB rating when targeted, and faces an Arizona defense allowing the fifth-most receiving yards to tight ends.
It still feels like things haven't really worked out for Xavier Worthy at the Chiefs yet, but they clearly believe in him because they keep trying to get the ball into his hands. In their last game, he caught four of seven targets for an impressive 115 air yards. He's had six or more targets in all but one game this season, and with Rice sidelined, he should get a lot of targets on Sunday.
Only three teams have allowed more touchdowns to opposing tight ends than the Chiefs, who are averaging one per game. The Chargers will be without Tre Harris, while Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Brenen Thompson are all questionable.
Charlie Kolar might get the bulk of the tight end work, but Oronde Gadsden is the best pass-catcher, a real deep threat, and tied for the most red zone targets on the team.
Vegas head coach Klint Kubiak said Washington wasn’t given enough opportunities in Week 5, and Buffalo has allowed the fourth-highest rushing success rate while ranking 19th in rush defense DVOA. With nothing scary about the matchup, I’d back Washington to record 15 or more rushing yards to 56% because he’s averaged 5.0 yards per carry with a rock-solid 3.36 yards after contact per carry.
Buffalo is 4-1 to the Over, with games averaging 61 combined points. The Raiders have allowed 34 points per game over their last three. They’re totally screwed against this Bills offense. Las Vegas can contribute, though, having scored 27 points in both of their home games. Buffalo has surrendered at least 29 in four of five outings. Neither defense should ruin the fun. Don’t overthink it.
The Cowboys will be down one corner, ruled out, and two others are questionable with injuries. Watson has topped 95 yards in three of his five games this season.
This total opened at 49.5 on the lookahead and has climbed as high as 52.5, which is too much for me with THE BLITZ projecting 49.4 points Monday night. Injuries are piling up on both sides. Mike Evans was a Friday DNP, Deebo Samuel is out, and San Francisco could be digging deep into its receiving depth chart. I'm taking WR8 and WR9. Washington isn't much healthier, with Jacory Croskey-Merritt missing practice, his backups limited, and Stefon Diggs questionable, and Terry McLaurin dealing with workload concerns. I also doubt the 49ers let Jayden Daniels run wild again after his 100-yard rushing performance. Add double-digit winds and cross-country travel for the visitors, and there are too many red flags to back the highest total either team has seen this season. I'd play the Under to 50.5.
Brock Purdy is 4-1 O/U on his rushing total this season and closed with a line of 25.5 yards last week. He's rushed for 29+ yards in all four Overs and projects for 29.4 yards on the ground Monday night, making 20+ yards at 44% the best +EV prop in this game. I'd buy it up to 54%. The Commanders are allowing 19.4 rushing yards per game to opposing QBs, the seventh-highest mark in the league. Jameis Winston (27 yards on a 2.5-yard total), Dak Prescott (26 yards on a 12.5-yard total), and Jalen Hurts (46 yards on a 30.5-yard total) all set season-high rushing marks against this defense, beating their closing rushing totals by an average of 17 yards. Purdy currently ranks sixth at his position in scramble yards and fifth in designed runs.
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