Locks
NFL (1 Unit) Las Vegas Raiders/KC Chiefs 1st Half Over 20.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 12:00 PM CT on CBS
The total in this game feels low in general, but I’m focusing on the first half. We’re all well aware of Kansas City’s offensive struggles after halftime, so that’s one good reason to only look to the first half today. But I’m sensing that maybe the Chiefs have figured out some of their offensive issues overall after putting 27 on a very good Patriots defense last week. The history of the Chiefs torching the Raiders is also well-documented, and these teams combined for 28 before halftime just a few weeks ago, so I’ll take the early over in this game.
NFL Monday Prop Picks (Odds via DraftKings)
0.5 Unit – Rashee Rice Over 6.5 Receptions (+105)
0.5 Unit – Patrick Mahomes Over 17.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
0.25 Unit – Michael Mayer Over 2.5 Receptions (-110)
0.25 Unit – Darren Waller Over 4.5 Receptions (+135)
0.25 Unit – DeAndre Swift Over 81.5 Rushing+Receiving Yards (-110)
0.25 Unit – Boston Scott Anytime TD (+300)
0.25 Unit – Dallas Goedert Anytime TD (+235)
0.5 Unit – Isaiah Likely Over 38.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
0.25 Unit – Isaiah Likely Over 4.5 Receptions (+165)
0.25 Unit – Lamar Jackson Over 9.5 Rush Attempts (-110)
0.25 Unit – Brandon Aiyuk Over 4.5 Receptions (+105)
NBA (1 Unit) Boston Celtics -3.5 @ LA Lakers (-110; Odds via Caesars): 4:00 PM CT on ABC
This is more of a gut pick for me, especially after having seen the Celtics on this road trip a couple of times. Aside from a strange collapse in Golden State, this Celtics squad has dominated on their west coast trip, putting up 144 and 145 points the past two games. The Lakers seem a bit worn out from expending so much effort to get LeBron James his in-season tournament trophy, and that could spell trouble today against this Boston juggernaut. With the Celtics always seeming like they’re trying to make a statement, a big stage to beat their longtime rival feels like a spot they’ll take advantage of.
Degenerates
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