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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 4 Denver Broncos prop predictions for Week 17

Highlighting four prop bet predictions for the Denver Broncos in their Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Denver Broncos (5-10) close out their 2020 season by hosting the rival Las Vegas Raiders (7-8) Sunday of Week 17. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we give you four Broncos player/team prop bets to consider from the BetMGM game menu.

Also see: Raiders at Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Denver Broncos Week 17 prop bet predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

QB Drew Lock OVER 0.5 interceptions (-190)

We certainly expect the second-year Broncos quarterback to be on guard after he tossed a career-high four interceptions in the first meeting with the Raiders — a 37-12 road thrashing in Week 10 — but there’s ample reason to expect at least one miscue here.

Lock is tied with benched Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz with a league-high 15 interceptions, and he has fumbled eight times, losing three of them.

Lock didn’t turn the ball over in a Week 1 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he has had at least one giveaway in each of his 11 games since, including the 15 interceptions.

Bank on at least one more Lock pick in the finale.

RB Melvin Gordon to score a touchdown (-115)

Gordon leads the Broncos with 217 total touches and nine touchdowns — accounting for 30% of the team’s offensive scores.

He has found his way into the end zone in four of Denver’s seven home games so far, and with the Broncos projected to enjoy one of their highest-scoring games of the season (implied team total of 24 points), we like the chances of Gordon breaking the plane Sunday.

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WR Jerry Jeudy OVER 3.5 receptions (+115)

The Broncos’ first-round draft pick has had a rough, drop-plagued season, and his numbers fall well short of those compiled by some of the other wideouts in this strong rookie class.

The Week 16 loss was especially rocky for Jeudy, who was targeted a season-high 15 times, but he came up with only 6 receptions for 61 yards. That’s only one more catch than his total of dropped passes (five), as judged by several statistical services.

Sunday’s finale, though, provides the Broncos a chance to build the rookie back up and send him into the offseason with a boost of confidence. Look for a lot of high-percentage targets to go Jeudy’s way, and he should have little trouble hitting the Over here against a suspect-at-best Las Vegas secondary.

The value at +115 makes this prop even more attractive.

Jeudy OVER 39.5 receiving yards (-110)

Jeudy is averaging a healthy 15.2 yards per reception so if we’re banking on the Over in the above prop, we’re definitely following up with a correlated over wager here.

With that aside, Jeudy has had 42 or more receiving yards in nine of his 15 games, so that makes the “Over” call an easy one here.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 5 prop predictions for New York Giants in Week 17

Highlighting five prop bet predictions for the New York Giants in their Week 17 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

The New York Giants (5-10) host the Dallas Cowboys (6-9) in a game that could determine the winner of the NFC East. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Below, we give you five player/team prop bets for the Giants to consider from the BetMGM game menu in Week 17.

Also see: Cowboys at Giants odds, picks and prediction

Cowboys at Giants Week 17 prop bet predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

QB Daniel Jones OVER 207.5 passing yards (-118)

Jones passed for 222 yards in the first matchup this season against Dallas. He has surpassed 207.5 passing yards in eight games this season. Dallas has allowed over that amount each of the last three weeks and gives up an average of 228.7 passing yards per game. They have allowed over 207.5 passing yards nine times this season.

QB Daniels Jones UNDER 1.5 TD passes (-175)

The Cowboys have allowed more than one touchdown pass only twice in the last five games. Jones has only had two touchdown passes in three games this season and has failed to do so in his last five games.

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RB Wayne Gallman OVER 53.5 rushing yards (+100)

While Gallman has not gone over that total in his last two games, he did in the previous four of five games. The Cowboys have allowed a running back to surpass 53.5 rushing yards in five of their last six games. They are also the league’s worst rush defense, allowing over 160 per game.

TE Evan Engram OVER 3.5 receptions (-150)

Engram comes into the game a little banged up but is good to go with no injury designation on the final injury report. He has had at least four receptions in his last two games, in four of his last five and in six of eight.

QB Daniel Jones UNDER 0.5 interceptions thrown (+115)

Jones, who was an interception machine as a rookie, has thrown only nine all season. He has five straight games without a pick. He did not throw one in his first game against the Cowboys this season. Dallas only has intercepted nine passes all season. Only six teams have picked off fewer.

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NFL Prop Bet Payday: Week 17 player predictions

Assessing the Week 17 NFL matchups and highlighting the best player prop bets to make based on the odds at BetMGM.

Week 17 is annually one of the stranger scenarios in the NFL. Some teams who are out of contention tend to just lay down their star players while others try to close strong. We have a mixed bag of NFL player prop bet picks and predictions for this week – one from a game with two teams looking to lock down playoff spots or positioning, one with neither team having a chance to make the playoffs and three where one has something at stake at the other doesn’t. Those are the ones that can be the most interesting

NFL Week 17 player props

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Jolly Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers control their own destiny to wrap up the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, while the Chicago Bears need a win to guarantee they make the dance. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has an Over/Under of 296.5 passing yards (Over: -105, Under: -115).

The Bears defense is what has them on the brink of the playoffs by not allowing huge chunk plays. Rodgers is having an MVP season, but that seems a little too high for a division game played tight to the vest with so much at stake.

TAKE THE UNDER 296.5 (-115).

Also see: Packers at Bears odds, picks and prediction

Boston Rob

Early in the season, there were a lot of questions about why Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski and QB Tom Brady weren’t continuing the magic they built with the New England Patriots down in Tampa Bay but that has changed in the second half of the season.

Gronk has an Over/Under for receiving yards against the Atlanta Falcons of just 31.5 (O: -115, U: -105). With Brady’s Over/Under for passing yards at 306.5, it seems likely given how he spreads the ball around that Gronk can have 32 or more yards.

TAKE THE OVER 31.5 (-115).

Also see: Falcons at Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction

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Hooked on a Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings have been a disappointment on defense, but they have been posting big offensive numbers all year. They close out their season at the Detroit Lions and WR Adam Thielen has an Over/Under for receiving yards of 67.5 (O: -118, U: -105).

The Lions pass defense has been brutal and, without Vikings RB Dalvin Cook in the lineup to carry the ball 25 times, Minnesota will likely have to throw more to win the game and Thielen is always a first-look for QB Kirk Cousins.

TAKE THE OVER 67.5 (-118).

Also see: Vikings at Lions odds, picks and prediction

Taylor Made

The Indianapolis Colts need to win to make the playoffs and potentially win the AFC South. RB Jonathan Taylor has an Over/Under for rushing yards of 83.5 (O: -115, U: -105).

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven’t won since Week 1 when they beat the Colts. There is some payback on multiple levels for this one and Taylor is going to be the player the offense leans on to build a lead and hold it once they get it. Twenty carries should be viewed as a minimum here and 83.5 yards is easy to hit against a bad defense with that sort of volume.

TAKE THE OVER 83.5 (-115).

Action Jackson

Occasionally I like to take the simple bet of whether a guy is going to score a touchdown. Since they were mired at 6-5, the Baltimore Ravens have been playing playoff football since the beginning of December. Any losses were likely going to eliminate them from the playoffs the way the records laid out.

QB Lamar Jackson goes up against the Bengals and is a very palatable +110 to score a rushing or receiving touchdown. Over his last four games, Jackson has rushed for four touchdowns because he knows he needs to play at an MVP level to keep the winning streak going. Make it 5-for-5.

TAKE JACKSON TO SCORE A TD (+110).

Also see: Ravens at Bengals odds, picks and prediction

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 5 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots predictions for MNF

Highlighting five Monday Night Football prop bet predictions with the Buffalo Bills facing the New England Patriots in Week 16.

The Buffalo Bills (11-3) clash with the rival New England Patriots on Monday Night Football in Week 16. Kickoff at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., will be at 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we give you five prop bet predictions to consider for the Bills-Patriots MNF matchup from the BetMGM game menu.

Also see: Bills at Patriots odds, picks and prediction

Bills at Patriots: Prop bets to make for Monday Night Football

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Bills RB Devin Singletary OVER 35.5 rushing yards (-110)

Singletary is coming off of one of his best games of the season, having gained 84 yards from scrimmage with a touchdown run on 11 touches (8 carries and 3 receptions). He faces a Patriots rush defense with a total of 436 yards allowed on the ground in their last two games.

The Bills are 7-point favorites in this road matchup, so there’ll likely be plenty of late work for Singletary to run out the clock for the 2020 AFC East champs.

Patriots WR Damiere Byrd OVER 38.5 receiving yards (-110)

Following suit of the thinking above, the Patriots are likely to be trailing for much of the game and will be forced to lean on the league’s 30th-ranked passing offense by yards per game. Byrd has topped 36 receiving yards in seven of his 14 games this year, including 39 yards on 3 receptions in the first meeting with the Bills in Week 8. He’ll have opportunities for a big gain against Buffalo’s prevent defense in the second half.

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Patriots QB Cam Newton OVER 25.5 passing attempts (-105)

Newton attempted 25 passes in the first meeting with the Bills and completed 15 of them for 174 yards without a score. He has topped 25 passes in just three of his last seven games but those were also the only games in which he threw for more than 120 yards.

He’ll need to keep pace with Bills QB Josh Allen‘s 285.7 passing yards per game and the Buffalo defense allows 234.7 yards per game.

Bills RB Zack Moss OVER 53.5 rushing + receiving yards (-115)

Look for Moss to continue the trend of rookie running backs having late-season success with the Bills already locking up the division crown. The third-round pick out of Utah in the 2020 NFL Draft matched a season-high with 81 rushing yards in last week’s 48-19 shellacking of the Denver Broncos.

He has just twice had more than 20 receiving yards through 11 games, but look for offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to experiment with his potential playoff X-factor in what’s projected as a lopsided win.

Bills WR Stefon Diggs to score 2 or touchdowns (+550)

While we like the Bills’ running backs to do most of the heavy lifting in this one, Diggs (and Allen) should continue to star. The offseason trade acquisition from the Minnesota Vikings leads the league with 111 receptions and already has a career-high 1,314 yards, but he has just 5 touchdowns. He has just 2 touchdowns through six games with 100 or more yards.

Diggs should get some more looks in the end zone against a Patriots team already without CB Stephon Gillmore and listing CBs J.C. Jackson (knee) and Jonathan Jones (neck) as questionable.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 5 New York Giants prop predictions for Week 16

Highlighting five NFL prop bet predictions for the New York Giants in their Sunday matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

The New York Giants (5-9) take on the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) on Sunday in Week 16. Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium. Below, we give you five Giants player/team prop bets to consider from the BetMGM game menu in Week 16.

New York Giants Week 16 prop bet predictions

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Giants RB Wayne Gallman Jr. under 50.5 rushing yards (+110)

One of the things the Ravens do at an elite level is stop the run. That means this game is likely going to turn into a contest that Daniel Jones is going to need to win through the air. So, don’t envision Gallman having much success on the ground and for him to go UNDER 50.5 rushing yards.

Giants WR Darius Slayton’s longest reception under 19.5 yards (-115)

With the pass rush and the secondary the Ravens have on defense, they typically don’t allow big plays down the field. Expect it to be a quiet day for the pass catchers in terms of creating big plays. That is why we like Slayton’s longest reception to be under 19.5 yards. Evan Engram and Sterling Shepard may have to do most of the work in the passing game anyway, so take the UNDER here.

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Giants QB Daniel Jones over 32.5 passing attempts (+105)

If the Giants struggle running the ball, this could easily be one of those games in which Jones throws 40 or more times. While that might not be the optimal way to beat the Ravens, the Giants might not have any other choice. Take Jones to go OVER 32.5 passing attempts in this game, with many of the throws coming underneath.

Giants QB Daniel Jones over 17.5 completions (-115)

Again, this projects as a big passing day for Daniel Jones. He’s going to need to complete passes at a high rate in order to supplement the run game. Over 17.5 completions feels like a lock as the tight ends and running backs could combine for that many themselves. At -115, this is a pretty easy OVER bet in Week 16.

Giants QB Daniel Jones and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to each throw 1+ passing touchdown (-130)

If you are looking for a bet that allows you to root for both quarterbacks, take Jones and Jackson to each throw for a touchdown at -130. While this doesn’t project as a high-scoring contest, both quarterbacks should be able to make a play or two with their arms to get into the end zone.

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NFL Prop Bet Payday: Week 16 player predictions

Assessing the Week 16 NFL matchups and highlighting the best player prop bets to make based on the odds at BetMGM.

Christmas has come and gone, and you already want the relatives out of your house so can enjoy a long weekend of football. Here are five prop bets for Sunday that should help ease some of the pain of holiday overspending and send you to the pay window.

NFL Week 16 prop bet payday

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Taylor Made

The Steelers have been in freefall after starting 11-0 and losing three straight. Much of the problems have been pinned to an ineffective, one-dimensional offense, which has led to Pittsburgh’s defense being on the field much more than it should. Indy RB Jonathan Taylor has an Over/Under for rushing yards of 54.5 (-105 Over, -115 Under). Pittsburgh has one of the best run defenses in the league, but, over his last four games, Taylor has rushed 71 times for 414 yards. It won’t be a cake walk, but TAKE THE OVER AT -105.

Also see: Colts will be without both OTs against NFL’s best pass rush

Elementary My Dear Watson

The Texans are playing to the Bengals, who are coming off one of their best games of the season with a win over Pittsburgh. DeShaun Watson has an Over/Under for passing yards of 275.5 (-105 Over, -115 Under).. The Bengals aren’t going to the playoffs (everyone else in their division probably will), but their defense isn’t as ratty at their record would indicate and Watspm doesn’t have his full complement of weapons. TAKE THE UNDER at -115.

Also see: What is the key for Texans WR Keke Coutee to see more playing time? Protect the ball

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Ball ‘Hawk

Chris Carson has been battling a foot injury, but he is clearly Seattle’s No. 1 rushing threat. Against a Rams defense that has strong front, his Over/Under for rushing yards is a pedestrian 49.5 (-110 Over, -110 Under). The Rams are going to be looking to attack Russell Wilson to keep him in the pocket, which will lead to less blitzing and more positioning. All Carson needs to do is pop one run for 15-20 yards, and he will hit this number. TAKE THE OVER at -110.

Also see: Seahawks activate TE Greg Olsen, DT Bryan Mone off injured reserve

There’s Gold in the Red Zone

The Kansas City Chiefs can lock down the No. 1 seed in the AFC and earn a first-round bye against Atlanta’s brutal defense. All eyes will be on Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill, but tight end Travis Kelce is breaking records of his own. To bet on Kelce scoring a touchdown, you have to bet -165. Kelce has scored touchdowns in each of his last three games and four of his last five. It’s not a stretch to think the Chiefs will score four or five touchdowns in this game. How can they do that without T.K. getting at least one of them,? TAKE KELCE TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN at -165.

Also see: Breaking down Chiefs’ RB options with Clyde Edwards-Helaire sidelined

Revenge Not Always Best Served Cold

Last season, Melvin Gordon was humbled by holding out for a long-term contract with the Chargers and was rebuffed – reporting back with his tail between his legs and being allowed to walk in free agency. He’s back in L.A. to face the Chargers as a member of the Broncos, and there is a belief that he could have a big day with an Over/Under for rushing yards of 73.5 (-110 Over, -110 Under). While there is something to be said about revenge plays, the Chargers know their former teammate all to well and will commit to bottling him up and forcing Drew Lock to beat them. Welcome home, Mel! TAKE THE UNDER at -110.

Also see: Broncos place Phillip Lindsay on IR, update injury report for Week 16

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NFL Prop Bet Payday: Bank on these Minnesota Vikings prop predictions for Week 16

Assessing the Week X NFL matchups and highlighting the best player prop bets to make based on the odds at BetMGM.

The Minnesota Vikings (6-8) have been a huge thorn in the side of the New Orleans Saints (10-4), having beaten them in two of the last three years in the playoffs – the Minnesota Miracle in the 2017 season and an overtime win in New Orleans last year. Below, we give you five prop bet predictions to consider for the Lions from the BetMGM game menu.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:37 p.m. ET.

WR Justin Jefferson OVER 4.5 receptions (-140)

Jefferson is doing something thought to be impossible – breaking rookie receiver records held by Randy Moss. Jefferson has seven or more receptions in three of his last four games, so needing five doesn’t seem like a stretch. With Minnesota expected to be behind, the Vikings will likely have to throw often and Jefferson is becoming an elite receiver who QB Kirk Cousins has come to count on as much as WR Adam Thielen.

RB Dalvin Cook OVER 106.5 total yards (-135)

Few players mean as much to an offense as Cook does to Minnesota. He’s been battling all season for the NFL rushing title. He averages more than 100 yards rushing per game and has rushed for 96 or more yards in seven of his last eight games.

He has become a more valued receiver, catching four or more passes in four of his last five games – adding to his yardage ability. With backup Alexander Mattison in concussion protocol, Cook will be leaned on heavily and should touch the ball 25 times. If he does, 106.5 yards will be an easy get for him.

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WR Adam Thielen UNDER 60.5 receiving yards (-110)

Thielen has been bracketed a lot this season and when teams shadow their best corner with a receiver, it’s typically Thielen who is that guy. Although he’s having a big year in terms of touchdowns (13) the 60.5 yards makes sense because he has been under that yardage total in his last two games and six of the last eight.

He can make the big catch, but Jefferson has become the preferred downfield option. Thielen will be the first look in the red zone, but he may need six catches to top this point and the Saints will likely take him away on more plays than not.

RB Dalvin Cook OVER 21.5 receiving yards (-120)

For the same reason Cook should go over the total yardage of 106.5, he has been used more as a check-down receiver. The Saints play a lot of man defense and, with Cook’s speed, all it takes is one crease and he can break off a 20-yard gain in the open field. He has caught four or more passes in five of the last six and, if he catches four again this week against a risk-taking Saints defense, he should hit the Over without much trouble.

K Dan Bailey OVER to score 5.5 points (-115)

Bailey has been feeling the heat after a couple of brutal games against the Jaguars and Buccaneers, but he is still one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. Cousins gets more conservative in the red zone and doesn’t take too many risks when the team gets in scoring position. Bailey has scored seven or more points in three of his last four games and he only needs six for this game, which he should be able to get to.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: Bank on these Detroit Lions prop predictions for Week 15

Highlighting five prop bet predictions for the Detroit Lions in their Week 15 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

The Detroit Lions (5-8) will take on the Tennessee Titans (9-4) in Week 15. Below, we give you five prop bet predictions to consider for the Lions from the BetMGM game menu.

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5 Detroit Lions prop bets to make in Week 15

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RB D’Andre Swift to score TD (+120)

Despite just one start and missing a lot of time due to injury, Swift has scored 7 touchdowns during his rookie season. He has had the opportunity to score several more, but drops and bad offensive line play have prevented those conversions. Look for him to get into the end zone at least once Sunday as he can win on the ground and through the air.

QB Matthew Stafford UNDER 271.5 passing yards (-112)

For most of the week, it was assumed Stafford would miss this week with an injury. Late Saturday, the news broke he would be in the starting lineup for Week 15.

Still, don’t be surprised if he is somewhat limited this week and Detroit uses the run game and short passing attack to keep him out of harm’s way. That’s why he’s a good bet to go Under 271.5 passing yards despite playing the Titans’ poor pass defense.

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RB D’Andre Swift OVER 73.5 total yards (-105)

Now that Swift is healthy and back into the starting lineup, he can return to his role as an every-down workhorse back. Before his head injury, Swift had back-to-back games with at least 90 total yards.

This week should be another one of those games as Tennessee’s defense has struggled to stop running backs like him all season long. Look for Swift to see 15 or so touches in this game and easily eclipse 73.5 total yards.

WR Danny Amendola OVER 37.5 receiving yards (-115)

Amendola has become an important part of the Lions’ passing attack with WR Kenny Golladay out of the lineup. In the last six games, he has totaled 331 yards on 33 targets. Any game he sees more than three targets, he is a lock to go over 40 receiving yards.

QB Matthew Stafford OVER 1.5 passing touchdowns (-112)

While we don’t love the Over on passing yards for Stafford, passing touchdowns are another thing. The Titans have allowed several quarterbacks to have their best passing days of the season and it wouldn’t be a surprise if Stafford ended up with multiple touchdowns in this game on 30-35 attempts.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 5 New York Giants prop predictions for Week 15

Highlighting five NFL prop bet predictions for the New York Giants in their Sunday Night Football matchup with the Cleveland Browns.

The New York Giants (5-8) host the Cleveland Browns (9-4) on Sunday Night Football in Week 15. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.  Below, we give you five Giants player/team prop bets to consider from the BetMGM game menu in Week 15.

Also see: Browns at Giants odds, picks and prediction

New York Giants Week 15 prop bet predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:45 a.m. ET.

RB Wayne Gallman OVER 57.5 rushing yards (-125)

The Giants rely heavily on their running game with QB Colt McCoy under center. The team rushed for 190 yards against the Seattle Seahawks with McCoy as the starter in Week 13. Gallman had 135 of those yards.

Gallman has started the last six games and has received at least 12 carries in each of them. He has had at least 57 yards in four of his last five games.

WR Darius Slayton UNDER 36.5 receiving yards (-112)

Slayton has had fewer than 36.5 receiving yards in four of the last five games. He had only one target and one reception for 14 yards when McCoy started against the Seahawks. He has not had more than three receptions in any of his last three games.

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UNDER 0.5 points in 1st quarter (+135)

The Browns have allowed zero first-quarter points in three of their last five games. The Giants have not scored in the first quarter in three weeks. Those trends will continue.

Giants’ total touchdowns scored OVER 1.5 (-150)

While the Giants scored only one touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 14, the Browns allow a lot of touchdowns. Cleveland opponents have scored two or more touchdowns in all but one game this season.

Before scoring only once against the Cardinals in Week 14, the Giants scored two or more touchdowns in nine consecutive contests.

PK Graham Gano OVER 1.5 extra points made (-145)

Gano had only one extra-point attempt in each of the last three weeks, but before that he had six consecutive games with at least two made PAT’s.

Since we expect the Giants to score at least two touchdowns, as the Browns have allowed two or more scores in 12 of 13 games this season, the best bet is to expect Gano to make at least two extra points. He has missed only one PAT all season.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: 5 Denver Broncos prop predictions for Week 15

Highlighting five player prop bet predictions for the Denver Broncos in their Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills.

The Denver Broncos (5-8) kick off a Saturday NFL doubleheader by hosting the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills (10-3). Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we highlight five player/team prop bet predictions for the Broncos in Week 15.

Also see: Bills at Broncos odds, picks and prediction

Denver Broncos Week 15 prop bet predictions

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.

Broncos OVER 0.5 points in the 1st quarter (-210)

Even though the Broncos are averaging only 3.4 first-quarter points per game (29th in the league) and the Bills are permitting only 3.3 (second-fewest), it’s hard to pass on this prop.

Not counting the Week 12 quarterback-less fiasco when Denver managed only a season-low three points all game, the Broncos have been shut out only three times in the first quarter of their other 12 contests.

Bank on at least a field goal in the first quarter Saturday.

First half game total UNDER 24.5 points (-118)

In spite of our first prop recommendation, we foresee something far less than a shootout in the opening 30 minutes.

The Broncos are averaging the second-fewest first-half points in the league (8.2) while the Bills allow the fewest on average (9.1).

Putting those two together puts the Broncos at 8.7, and doing the same for the Bills’ first-half offensive (14.8 PPG) and the Broncos’ defensive (13.4) averages puts Buffalo at 14.1.

Combined, that’s a total of 22.8 points, and with 1.7 points of leeway on the projected total of 24.5, why not take a shot at the first half Under?

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RB Melvin Gordon OVER 12.5 rushing attempts (-118)

The Broncos seemed to have settled on a more-rushing, less-passing offensive formula over the last four games as they’ve averaged 32.3 rushing attempts per contest over that span. By comparison, Denver averaged an even 25 rushes per game over its first nine contests.

As the Broncos’ lead back, Gordon has accounted for 45.8% of the team’s rushing attempt on the season. He has averaged 13.8 carries per contest during the just-mentioned four-game span of rushing uptick, and he’s looked the best he has all season as well, averaging 78.5 rushing yards per outing and 5.71 yards per carry.

With Denver surely desiring to keep Bills QB Josh Allen and the high-powered Bills’ attack (ninth with 27.6 points per game) on the sideline, look for the Broncos to rely heavily on the surging Gordon Saturday.

TE Noah Fant OVER 36.5 receiving yards (-112)

Fant missed Sunday’s 32-27 win over the Carolina Panthers with a non-COVID-19 illness, and with it, he likely missed a chance to be a featured pass-catcher.

Along with 30 rushing attempts in the win, the Broncos featured a noticeably condensed passing game with 14 of QB Drew Lock‘s 26 targets going to tight ends and running backs. Reserve TEs Nick Vannett and Troy Fumagalli combined for 9 targets, 8 receptions (4 apiece) and 73 yards.

In 11 games this season, Fant has had at least 38 receiving yards eight times.

Then there’s the Buffalo defense, which is allowing an average of 64.1 receiving yards per game to opposing tight ends — the second-highest mark in the league.

All that considered, gotta roll with the Over for Fant.

Worth a (long) shot: Fant to score a TD (+240) and/or score Broncos’ first TD (+800)

Fant hasn’t found the end zone since Week 2 and is stuck on two TDs for the season.

Given the expected usage just detailed above, we’ll take a shot on Fant ending that drought Saturday with a couple of different TD props to choose from.

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