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Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger Passing Yards Player Prop - Week 14

Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers
 
 
 
Ben Roethlisberger Passing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 258.5 (-115/-115).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 250.5 @ -115 before it was bet up to 258.5 @ -115.
PROS:
  • Roethlisberger has passed for 254 yards per game this year, #12-best in the league.
  • Pittsburgh has played in the #5-most high-wind games (15 mph+) this year, which artificially saps a quarterback's efficiency and should lead to improved performance in better conditions.
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers have had the #9-fastest paced offense in a neutral context this season.
  • Pittsburgh is a 3.5 point underdog, indicating a passing game script.
  • This offenses projects to pass 65.4% of the time in this contest (#5 in the NFL) based on underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
  • Ben Roethlisberger's offensive line has been #6 best in pass protection this year, which has a real impact on their ability to complete clean passes to their wide receivers.
  • The Steelers offensive line has given Ben Roethlisberger 2.39 seconds before getting pressured to find open receivers.
  • Teams that stack the box with extra defenders to stop the run leave themselves exposed to the pass, and Pittsburgh have faced the #10-most stacked boxes in the league this year (#16.1%).
  • The Minnesota Vikings enter this game with the #25-best pass defense this season, allowing 268 yards per game through the air.
  • Minnesota's defense has been #27-best in terms of passing efficiency, allowing 8.30 yards per target to opposing signal-callers.
  • The Minnesota Vikings have had the #32-best group of cornerbacks this season in terms of their pass coverage.
  • The Minnesota Vikings have stacked the box on 16.7% of their plays this season, #10-most in the NFL. A stacked box makes quarterbacks more efficient, while a light box makes it more difficult for them to complete passes.

  • CONS:
  • Efficiency-wise, Roethlisberger has been #27 in the NFL this season, averaging 6.74 yards per target.
  • Play action passes confuse the defense and lead to a higher completion rate. The Pittsburgh Steelers have run play-action on 19.6% of their passes this year, #30-most in the NFL.
  • The Vikings have allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 66.7% of their targets, ranking #7 in the NFL.
  • The Minnesota Vikings have had the #3-best group of linebackers this season in terms of their pass coverage.
  • Vikings defensive tackles have ranked #7 this season when it comes to rushing the passer.

  • NEUTRAL:
  • He's been the #22-best in terms of Completion%, completing passes at a 65.5% clip.
  • The Steelers project to run 62.7 plays in this contest, the #16-most of the week.
  • This offense passes the ball 62.3% of the time in a neutral context (#12 in the NFL).
  • The Minnesota Vikings have had the #13-best group of safeties this season in terms of their pass coverage.
  • Vikings defensive ends have ranked #17 this season when it comes to rushing the passer.
  • Vikings linebackers have ranked #19 this season when it comes to rushing the passer.

  • PROJECTION:
    THE BLITZ sees him putting up 275.4 Passing Yards for this matchup on average, while projecting him to exceed his player prop total 56.0% of the time.

    The BLITZ believes there is positive value on the OVER with an expected value of $5.46. It's return on investment would yeild 5%.
     
     
     
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