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Travis Kelce touchdown.
Slightly more of a “vibes” based bet. Kelce has had a down year by his standards. It’s Christmas at Arrowhead and he finds the end zone.
Rashee Rice longest reception over 21.5. Rashee Rice under 6.5 receptions.
Rice has become the focal point of the Chiefs’ pass game, particularly after the catch. I believe with Isiah Pacheco back, Rice doesn’t get quite as much volume, but still enough to make an impact and generate an explosive play for the Chiefs.
Saquon Barkley over 53.5 rushing yards.
The Eagles run defense has been bottom of the barrel since the mid-way point in the season. The Giants will take pressure off of Tommy DeVito by feeding the back on Christmas Day.
Gus Edwards alternate 50+ yards rushing. Gus Edwards over 10.5 rush attempts.
With no Keaton Mitchell, no Arik Armstead and a hobbled Javon Hargrave, the Ravens look to pound the rock as they always do in late December. Edwards has been one of the most efficient runners of 2023 (54.3% success rate).
Isaiah Likely over 3.5 receptions.
Lamar Jackson loves targeting tight ends. Isaiah Likely has essentially replaced Mark Andrews’ target share. Mark Andrews would never be given 3.5 as this line.
Christian McCaffrey over 30.5 receiving yards.
The Ravens prefer to allow options short of the line to gain to open up. I expect the Niners to move CMC around to expose pressure fronts, give Brock Purdy answers pre-snap, as well as isolate Patrick Queen and Roquan Smith against the wicked receiving talent McCaffrey possesses.
Ravens +7.5 alternate spread.
The Ravens rarely lose by two scores with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. In fact, it’s only happened three times, the last time being in Week 7 of 2021.
Justin Tucker over 6.5 points.
Two touchdowns and two field goals or three field goals? I like those odds.
Bonus parlay:
• Chiefs -3.5
• Davante Adams 50+ alternate yards
• Ravens +10.5 alternate spread
• Gus Edwards over 41.5 rushing yards
• Jalen Hurts touchdown
• Saquon Barkley 40+ alternate rushing yards.
Currently +992 on FanDuel.
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