NFL Player Props: Bets, SGP Strategy For Eagles At Patriots
NFL Week 1 odds feature a matchup between last year’s runners-up, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New England Patriots. While the main markets of the spread, over/under, and moneyline will surely receive plenty of action, some bettors prefer to place wagers on NFL player props and same game parlays.
Let’s dive into some possible player prop angles and SGPs for Patriots vs. Eagles.
NFL Player Props: Patriots vs. Eagles
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POTENTIAL Patriots VS. Eagles PLAYER PROPS
Before diving in, keep in mind that with an over/under of and Eagles odds at , that indicates a projected final score of roughly Eagles 24, Patriots 21. That should inform the decisions we make on NFL player props here.
D’Andre Swift Over Rushing Yards
The Patriots figure to field a fairly solid rush defense. Last season, they finished in the league’s top half by both EPA/play and Success Rate allowed.
However, few teams can run the ball like the Eagles. Only a few teams ran for more yards per game, and nobody did so more efficiently. They brought back their key offensive linemen and replaced Miles Sanders with D’Andre Swift, which should be a roughly neutral move.
Yet, Swift’s rushing prop sits at less than half of the 74.6 YPG posted by Sanders last season. Sure, he’ll likely share touches with Rashaad Penny and Kenneth Gainwell. Still, Swift is listed at the top of the depth chart and should lead this backfield.
Furthermore, with the Eagles favored, there should be plenty of carries to go around.
Mac Jones Under Passing Attempts
Last year, Jones threw the ball about 31 times per game in an offense that ranked in the middle of the pack in terms of passing rate. New Offensive Coordinator Bill O’Brien was actually among the more conservative playcallers in that sense during his time in Houston. Despite boasting a top-end QB in Deshaun Watson, the team typically ranked in the bottom half of the league in passing rate.
O’Brien’s preference for a more ground-bound approach also fits this offense’s personnel. The passing game pieces aren’t particularly inspiring, and the offensive line should be fairly strong outside of right tackle.
Combine that with the Eagles having a strong running game, and we could see the clock ticking frequently here. Yet, Jones sports a pass attempts total that’s a bit inflated compared to last year’s numbers.
In a game that isn’t expected to see the Eagles blowing out New England, he shouldn’t be in must-pass mode for a huge portion.
Patriots Vs. Eagles SGP Strategy
If I’m correct that the game will feature a ticking clock and plenty of rushing, then unders should be the main look. Under the game total would likely be a solid play as well.
Pairing the game under with Jalen Hurts Under 242.5 passing yards makes sense. Throwing in the aforementioned Swift over builds in some negative correlation that helps boost the payout.
That three-leg same game parlay pays out +399, which makes it an option for taking advantage of a potential lower-scoring game in which the Eagles have some success running the ball.
Best of luck betting on NFL player props for Patriots vs. Eagles.
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