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Joe Mixon Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 22.5 (-125/-109).
The money has been on the Over as it opened 21.5 @ -117 before it was bet up to 22.5 @ -125.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE OVER:
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This week's spread indicates a throwing game script for the Texans, who are -3.5-point underdogs.The projections expect the Texans to be the 7th-most pass-centric offense in the league (adjusted for context) at the moment with a 63.0% pass rate.The projections expect this game to have the 4th-most plays run on the slate this week at 132.6 plays, given the play styles of each team and game dynamics.The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, and reduced ground volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.The leading projections forecast Joe Mixon to accrue 5.1 targets this week, on average, placing him in the 98th percentile among RBs.
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FACTORS THAT FAVOR THE UNDER:
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The Houston O-line profiles as the 8th-worst in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a harmful influence on all passing attack metrics across the board.Joe Mixon's possession skills have tailed off this season, with his Adjusted Catch Rate shrinking from 83.5% to 73.0%.This year, the tough Chiefs defense has surrendered a paltry 20.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing RBs: the best in football.This year, the formidable Kansas City Chiefs defense has surrendered the least adjusted yards-per-target in the league to opposing running backs: a measly 4.8 yards.As it relates to linebackers in pass coverage, Kansas City's group of LBs has been great this year, grading out as the 4th-best in the league.
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