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Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs Rushing Yards Player Prop - Week 14

Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders
 
 
 
Josh Jacobs Rushing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 53.5 (-115/-115).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 58.5 @ -120 before it was bet down to 53.5 @ -115.
PROS:
  • He has been on the field for 60.8% of his team's snaps this season, which ranks in the #91 percentile among running backs.
  • He has received 60.6% of Las Vegas's carries this year -- #11 percentile when it comes to running backs.
  • Las Vegas has played in 10 low-wind games (2 mph or less) this year (#1-most in football). Teams tend to pass the ball more in low-wind conditions, artificially deflating their play-calling Run%, which should balance back out under normal conditions.
  • In terms of efficiency, Kansas City's defense has allowed 4.71 yards per carry to opposing rushers (#26-least in football).
  • Chiefs defensive tackles have ranked #28 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • Chiefs linebackers have ranked #28 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • Chiefs safeties have ranked #32 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have stacked the box with 8 or more defenders 8.7% of the time this season, ranking as the #28 most in the league.

  • CONS:
  • Las Vegas is a 9.5 point underdog, indicating an extreme passing game script.
  • This offense runs the ball 34.4% of the time in a neutral context (#26 in the NFL), and they project to run 34.4% of the time in this contest.
  • This offenses projects to runs 35.3% of the time in this contest (#23 in the NFL) based on underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
  • Stacking the box with extra defenders is a common strategy defenses uses to stop the run, and the Las Vegas Raiders have faced a stacked box 16.3% of the time this season -- #9-most in football.

  • NEUTRAL:
  • Jacobs has been the #29-leading rusher this season, tallying 47 yards per game on the ground.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line has ranked #21 in the NFL when it comes to run blocking this season.
  • Perhaps as a result of a change in role, personnel injury, or matchup, Jacobs is projected for 7.0% 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.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders have had the #20-fastest paced offense in a neutral context this season.
  • The Raiders project to run 63.5 total plays in this contest, the #13-most of the week.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs have ranked #15 against the run this year, holding opponents to 113 yards per game on the ground.
  • Chiefs defensive ends have ranked #22 in the NFL in run stopping effectiveness this season.

  • PROJECTION:
    THE BLITZ sees him putting up 71.5 Rushing Yards for this matchup on average, while projecting him to exceed his player prop total 63.5% of the time.

    The BLITZ believes there is positive value on the OVER with an expected value of $21.61. It's return on investment would yeild 19%.
     
     
     
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