Lynn Bowden Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 21.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The predictive model expects this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 133.6 plays, given the play styles of each team and game dynamics.
The 3rd-largest volume of plays in the league have been run by the New Orleans Saints this year (a staggering 62.1 per game on average).
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
This year, the shaky New York Giants pass defense has given up a colossal 87.3% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing running backs: the 2nd-biggest rate in the league.
Favors Under
This week's line indicates a running game script for the Saints, who are favored by 6.5 points.
The New Orleans Saints offensive line profiles as the 5th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful impact on all passing offense metrics across the board.
The New York Giants defense has allowed the 4th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in the league (just 25.0) to running backs this year.
As it relates to safeties in defending pass-catchers, New York's safety corps has been fantastic this year, projecting as the 4th-best in football.