Kareem Hunt Receiving Yards - Player Prop Bet Week 3

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Kareem Hunt

RB · Cleveland Browns

Receiving Yards

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers · Week 3, 2022

Updated Sep 22, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Analysis

Kareem Hunt Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 16.5 (+110/-160).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 16.5 @ -120 before it was bet down to 16.5 @ -160.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The Cleveland Browns will be starting backup QB Jacoby Brissett in this game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
THE BLITZ projects the Browns to run the least offensive plays among all teams this week with 61.9 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Cleveland Browns have played in the 2nd-most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in the league since the start of last season, which should result in increased pass volume, lower running volume, and improved passing offense performance when facing better conditions in this week's game.
Kareem Hunt's 16.5 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume statistic that measures high-value offensive involvement) grades out among the league leaders: 89th percentile for RBs.
The Cleveland Browns O-line ranks as the 9th-best in the NFL since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a strong impact on all passing game metrics across the board.

Favors Under

The Browns are a 4.5-point favorite in this week's contest, indicating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns to be the least pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 45.9% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The weather forecast calls for 19-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means reduced pass volume (and increased run volume) and worse passing effectiveness.
Kareem Hunt has posted a mere 0.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: just 22nd percentile among RBs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense has surrendered the 8th-lowest Completion% in football (77.1%) vs. running backs since the start of last season (77.1%).