Ezekiel Elliott Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+125/-155).
Key Factors
Favors Over
At the moment, the 2nd-quickest paced offense in the league (adjusted for context) according to our trusted projection set is the New England Patriots.
Ezekiel Elliott's 88.6% Adjusted Completion Rate this season signifies a noteable growth in his receiving prowess over last season's 72.6% figure.
The Giants pass defense has surrendered the 7th-highest Adjusted Completion% in football (85.9%) versus RBs this year (85.9%).
Favors Under
This week's line indicates a rushing game script for the Patriots, who are favored by 4.5 points.
Given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the New England Patriots to pass on 53.8% of their plays: the 7th-lowest rate among all teams this week.
Ezekiel Elliott's 28.0% Route% this season marks a noteable diminishment in his passing attack volume over last season's 44.1% figure.
The Patriots O-line ranks as the 10th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful effect on all air attack statistics across the board.
The Giants safeties project as the 10th-worst collection of safeties in football this year in defending receivers.