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David Montgomery Rushing Yards Player Prop - Week 15

Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
 
 
 
David Montgomery Rushing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 61.5 (-115/-115).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 59.5 @ -115 before it was bet up to 61.5 @ -115.
PROS:
  • The Chicago Bears offensive line has ranked #11 in the NFL when it comes to run blocking this season.
  • He has been on the field for 77.6% of his team's snaps this season, which ranks in the #99 percentile among running backs.
  • He has received 63.5% of Chicago's carries this year -- #9 percentile when it comes to running backs.
  • This offense runs the ball 42.2% of the time in a neutral context (#4 in the NFL), and they project to run 42.2% of the time in this contest.
  • This offenses projects to runs 46.0% of the time in this contest (#5 in the NFL) based on underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
  • The Minnesota Vikings have ranked #26 against the run this year, holding opponents to 127 yards per game on the ground.
  • In terms of efficiency, Minnesota's defense has allowed 4.68 yards per carry to opposing rushers (#26-least in football).
  • Vikings defensive ends have ranked #26 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • Vikings linebackers have ranked #31 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.

  • CONS:
  • Montgomery has been the #8-leading rusher this season, tallying 68 yards per game on the ground.
  • Chicago is a 7.0 point underdog, indicating an extreme passing game script.
  • Vikings safeties have ranked #1 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • The Minnesota Vikings have stacked the box with 8 or more defenders 16.7% of the time this season, ranking as the #10 most in the league.

  • NEUTRAL:
  • Perhaps as a result of a change in role, personnel injury, or matchup, Montgomery is projected for -3.3% more of his team's carry share this week than he has gotten overall this year, which ranks among the biggest increases among running backs this week.
  • Chicago has played in the #15-most bad-weather games (rain, snow, or 15 mph+) this year. Teams tend to run the ball more in bad-weather conditions, artificially inflating their play-calling Run%, which should balance back out under normal conditions.
  • The Chicago Bears have had the #20-fastest paced offense in a neutral context this season.
  • The Bears project to run 62.3 total plays in this contest, the #21-most of the week.
  • Vikings defensive tackles have ranked #11 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • Stacking the box with extra defenders is a common strategy defenses uses to stop the run, and the Chicago Bears have faced a stacked box 13.2% of the time this season -- #19-most in football.

  • PROJECTION:
    THE BLITZ sees him putting up 81.5 Rushing Yards for this matchup on average, while projecting him to exceed his player prop total 63.6% of the time.

    THE BLITZ believes there is positive value on the OVER with an expected value of $21.85. It's return on investment would yeild 19%.
     
     
     
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