Monday Night Football takes us to the collegiate level, where Notre Dame and Ohio State will be battling it out for the National Championship. The Buckeyes are 8.5-point favorite and the total is sitting at 45.5. Let’s take a look at a pair of props for this matchup with my two favorite NFL Underdog Fantasy pick’em predictions for the game
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Will Howard H/L Than 246.5 Passing Yards
In his first season as the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback, Will Howard has led his team to the National Championship. His talent is undeniable, and his potential shines on every dropback.
However, I’m fading him tonight. Howard faces the nation’s second-best defense by EPA margin and a secondary that ranks first in dropback success rate allowed.
Notre Dame’s defensive weakness lies against the run, where they rank 60th in rush success rate. Containing Ohio State’s dynamic backfield duo, TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, will be a significant challenge.
Given the Fighting Irish’s struggles against the run, Ohio State is likely to lean heavily on their ground game, reducing Howard’s need to air it out as often as usual.
Stokastic’s industry-leading NFL DFS projections peg Howard for 243 passing yards. I expect him to fall short of that number as the Buckeyes focus on their ground attack and controlling the clock as sizable favorites.
Underdog Fantasy Pick’em Prediction: Will Howard Lower Than 246.5 Passing Yards
Carnell Tate H/L Than 38.5 Receiving Yards
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is coming off one of his best performances of the season, hauling in seven passes for 87 yards against the Oregon Ducks. His efforts were instrumental in securing the Buckeyes’ spot in tonight’s championship game.
This season, Tate has surpassed 38.5 receiving yards in 10 of 14 games, averaging 3.6 receptions and 50 yards each contest.
Stokastic’s NFL DFS projections have Tate catching four passes for 45 yards against a tough Fighting Irish defense. Expect Tate to be a key factor in his team’s success once again.
Underdog Fantasy Pick’em Prediction: Carnell Tate Higher Than 38.5 Receiving Yards
