Week 1 Player Props: Receiving Yards for DK Metcalf from EV Insight

DK MetcalfReceiving Yards

Right now, DK Metcalf’s receiving yards prop is set at 63.5 yards (-110/-110).

The public has bet the UNDER down to 63.5 (-110) after it opened @ 64.5 (-110).

Pros

The Seahawks rank as the 8th-most pass-centric team in the NFL (adjusted for context) since the start of last season with a 63.7% pass rate.
THE BLITZ projects the Seahawks to call the 3rd-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 66.2 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects D.K. Metcalf to accrue 8.2 targets in this week’s contest, on average, ranking him in the 92nd percentile among WRs.
D.K. Metcalf has been among the top WRs in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 63.0 yards per game while ranking in the 86th percentile.
The Los Angeles Rams defense has allowed the 8th-most receiving yards per game in football (149.0) vs. wide receivers since the start of last season.

Cons

The Seahawks are a 4.5-point favorite in this week’s contest, likely leading to a rushing game script.

Projection

THE BLITZ
67
Receiving Yards