Sony Michel SB53 Prop Predictions
Sony Michel made an immediate impact for the Patriots as a rookie this season and is coming off a 113-yard, two-touchdown performance in the AFC Championship Game. What are the best bets when it comes to Michel’s Super Bowl 53 prop odds?
Game Snapshot
101 New England Patriots at 102 Los Angeles Rams
6:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 3, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetNow.eu, the Patriots are 2.5-point favorites to beat the Rams. The total, meanwhile, sits at 56.5 points. As of this writing, 79% of the public betting tickets are on the Patriots to cover the point spread.
Player Snapshot
As a rookie, Michel rushed for 931 yards and six touchdowns on 209 attempts in the regular season. He’s made an even bigger impact in the postseason for New England, carrying the ball 53 times for 242 yards and five touchdowns, including a three-score performance versus the Chargers in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Sony Michel Super Bowl Prop Predictions
During the regular season, Michel averaged 16.08 rushing attempts, 71.62 rushing yards and 0.46 touchdowns per game. He didn’t factor into the passing game much, averaging just 0.54 receptions and 3.85 receiving yards per contest.
Sony Michel Total Rushing Yards: O/U 76.5
Sony Michel Total Rushing Yards on First Attempt: O/U 3.5
Sony Michel Longest Rush from Scrimmage: O/U 17.5
Sony Michel Total Rushing Attempts: O/U 17.5
Sony Michel Total Receptions: O/U 0.5
Sony Michel Total Receiving Yards: O/U 0.5
Sony Michel Total Receiving Yards on First Reception: O/U 0.5
Sony Michel Longest Reception: O/U 0.5
Sony Michel Will he Score a FIRST HALF Touchdown: Yes (9/5); No (4/9
Sony Michel Will he Score a Touchdown in the FIRST & SECOND HALF: Yes (9/2); No (1/7)
Based on his postseason usage, Michel figures to be an integral part of the Patriots’ game plan on Sunday. The Rams ranked 20th against fantasy running backs this season and given how quickly they can score on offense, New England will likely rely heavily on Michel and James White to move the ball offensively. Given his postseason production, I like the over for several of Michel’s key rushing props.
Sony Michel Total Rushing Yards: Over 76.5
Sony Michel Total Rushing Attempts: Over 17.5
Sony Michel Will he Score a FIRST HALF Touchdown: Yes (9/5)