Last Updated on February 1, 2011 2:30 pm by drew
Sanders vs. Nelson Prop Odds
ARLINGTON, TX (TheSpread) – Two young receivers have the potential to steal the show at Super Bowl XLV on Sunday. But who will have a bigger impact, Jordy Nelson or Emmanuel Sanders?
View Current Super Bowl XLV Odds
Sanders is a rookie speedster for the Steelers while Nelson is an under-the-radar deep threat for the Packers. Each should get some looks in the big game and both could have the potential to be dark horse candidates for Super Bowl MVP.
When it comes to prop odds for the two, oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com currently have Nelson as a 5.5-yard favorite to out-gain Sanders when it comes to receiving yards in the game. In order for Nelson to win the bet, he has to have at least 6 more receiving yards than Sanders in the game.
Sanders caught 28 passes for 376 yards during the season. He has seen his production increase as the season as moved on and has 5 catches for 74 yards in the playoffs. He has been targeted 10 times during the playoffs, and had at least 5 targets in four of his last six games during the regular season. He averages 28.9 receiving yards per game right now.
Nelson has been a steady factor for the Green bay offense as he has had a reception in all but one game during the regular season. In total he caught 45 passes for 582 yards during the regular season and he has caught 12 passes for 146 yards in the playoffs. Nelson was targeted an average of 4 times per game and he averages 36.4 receiving yards per game.
In terms of individual prop odds for each player, Sanders has been given over/under odds of 38.5 receiving yards for the game and 3.5 receptions. Both of those numbers exceed his current averages. For Nelson, he has over/under prop odds of 15.5 yards for longest reception and +200 for scoring a touchdown in the game. Nelson has just three touchdowns this season and his average long is 20.7 yards.
For complete prop odds featuring Sanders and Nelson for Super Bowl XLV, see below
Which Player Will Have More Receiving Yards
Emmanuel Sanders +5.5
Jordy Nelson -5.5
Emmauel Sanders Prop Odds
Total Receiving Yards: Over/Under 38.5
Longest Reception: Over/Under 19.5 yards
Total Receptions: Over/Under 3.5
Will He Score A Touchdown: Yes +220; No -300
Total Receiving Yards on First Reception: Over/Under 10.5 yards
Jordy Nelson Prop Odds
Total Receiving Yards: Over/Under 41.5
Longest Reception: Over/Under 15.5 yards
Total Receptions: Over/Under 3.5
Will He Score A Touchdown: Yes +200; No -260
Total Receiving Yards on First Reception: Over/Under 10.5 yards
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