Will the Falcons start fast against the Raiders in the second of two Monday Night Football games tonight? Will Brock Bowers continue to terrorize defenses? Read on for our Falcons vs. Vikings Same Game Parlay prediction.
Packers vs. Seahawks Same Game Parlay
My three-leg parlay for the Packers-Seahawks Sunday Night Football matchup consisted of the under 46.5, Zach Charbonnet to go over 65.5 rushing yards and Christian Watson to go over 44.5 receiving yards. The under did cash and Watson finished with 56 receiving yards, but Charbonnet produced just 54 rushing yards on the night. So the SGP fell one leg short.
Falcons vs. Raiders Same Game Parlay: Falcons -3.5 First Half (-110)
The Falcons have dropped four straight and have to win tonight in efforts to stay one game back of the Bucs in the NFC South. In fact, they may have to win out to give themselves any hopes of earning a playoff spot.
With that in mind, the Falcons need to start fast tonight and I think they will. Remember, they went right down the field in Minnesota last week, scoring on their opening drive. Their defense forced the Vikings to punt and the Falcons got the ball right back and drove back into Minnesota territory. Facing a fourth down and five in no man’s land, the Falcons decided to go for it and failed, losing all momentum and giving the Vikings good field position.
The point is: Despite their four-game skid, the Falcons have the ability to start fast. They have a habit of allowing teams to come back in the second half, but tonight I can’t to capitalize on their fast starts.
Falcons vs. Raiders Same Game Parlay: Brock Bowers over 19.5 Longest Receptions (-113)
The rookie Bowers is one of the few bright spots for the Raiders this season. He only caught 3-of-5 targets for 49 yards on Sunday as the Raiders utilized Michael Mayer more in two tight end sets.
However, Bowers was still on the field for 87.8% of the team’s dropbacks and remains second in the NFL in receptions (87). He also caught a pass of 25 yards against the Bucs, which cashed the over 21.5 on his longest reception prop. That was the fourth time in his last five games that he went over on his longest reception prop.
Falcons vs. Raiders Same Game Parlay: Ray-Ray McCloud III over 36.5 receiving yards (-110)
Kirk Cousins looks washed. He didn’t have much mobility before shredding his Achillies tendon last season and now he’s really immobile. His arm strength also looks zapped as well, as even defensive backs have to wait longer before the ball reaches their hands.
However, with Cousins now terrified to throw the ball downfield and often looking for his shorter options, things have opened up for McCloud. Over the past three weeks, McCloud has caught 6, 4 and 8 receptions against the Broncos, Chargers and Vikings, respectively. Over his last four games, he’s racked up 98, 95, 46 and 30 yards receiving, all of which cashed the over on his receiving yardage prop.
Assuming Cousins doesn’t turn back the clock for a night and start chucking the ball deep, McCloud is in store for another bigger game.
SGP Odds: +487 (Fanduel Sportsbook)