Best NFL Prop Bets for Dolphins vs. Chiefs in Week 9
Giving you the best player props to wager on for Sunday's Week 9 clash between the Dolphins and the Chiefs.
By Jovan Alford
The Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs will kick off Sunday’s Week 9 action at Frankfurt Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany. This game will be must-see TV as you have Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Jaylen Waddle, and more!
Heading into this highly anticipated game, I found two Chiefs props that are worth betting on and a Dolphins prop that has some value.
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Best NFL Prop Bets for Dolphins vs. Chiefs in Week 9
- Rashee Rice OVER 45.5 receiving yards
- Travis Kelce UNDER 7.5 receptions
- Raheem Mostert OVER 49.5 rushing yards
Rashee Rice OVER 45.5 receiving yards
Rice has emerged as the Chiefs’ No. 1 wide receiver as the season has progressed, which is great news for Mahomes and Kelce. The rookie wide receiver started the season slow, with 13 receptions (19 targets) for 140 yards and a touchdown through Weeks 1-4. But Rice’s numbers have increased over the last four games, as he’s recorded 17 receptions (20 targets) for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
The former SMU standout should have some success against the Dolphins, who allow the 12th most receiving yards to WRs this season. Rice has gone over 45.5 receiving yards in four out of eight games, which includes last week’s contest against the Broncos (four receptions for 56 yards).
Travis Kelce UNDER 7.5 receptions
Kelce will likely have a big game against the Dolphins on Sunday, but I don’t see him needing eight catches to do it. Miami’s defense has struggled to cover tight ends this season, allowing the fourth-most receptions and the sixth-most receiving yards. They are also ranked 28th in DVOA against tight ends, per ftnfantasy.com.
Based on those numbers, one would believe the best bet is to take the over on all of Kelce’s player props. However, the superstar pass catcher has gone under 7.5 receptions in four out of seven games. Now granted, Kelce did have a three-game stretch with 10 and 12 catches, but I see Miami trying to bracket coverage and forcing Mahomes to go elsewhere.
Raheem Mostert OVER 49.5 rushing yards
With there being so much pass-catching talent in this game, the running backs might get looked over. However, bettors should look to attack Mostert’s rushing yards prop.
The veteran running back has been held in check by the Patriots and Eagles over the last two weeks, but he can pop off a couple of big runs.
The Chiefs’ run defense is nowhere near the Pats and Eagles, as they allow 111.6 yards per game this season. Mostert should be breathing a sigh of relief as this is the perfect matchup to get back on track. He has gone over 49.5 rushing yards in four out of eight games and is averaging 5.4 yards per carry this season.
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