The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints are set to battle on Thursday night. The Cowboys have not been playing great football lately. However, they are a much better team than the Saints. New Orleans has fallen off the map since Jameis Winston was injured.
This is a huge primetime game, and anything can happen on Thursday night. This is why it’s best to bet on individual players. Player props are where it’s at on Thursday because anything can occur.
Here are my top five player props for Thursday night football.
Read our Cowboys vs. Saints preview for week 13.
Dak Prescott Over 284.5 Passing Yards
The Cowboys have been unable to run the football since the Patriots game. This is not great because their offense is predicated on a dual-style attack. This has forced Dak Prescott to take the reins and throw the football.
The Saints are tremendous against the run, so Prescott must shine in this game. On Thanksgiving Day, Prescott threw for 375 yards on 47 attempts against the Raiders.
Additionally, his full receiving corps should be healthy in this game. Amari Cooper could be a game-time decision, but he is back at the facility.
Dak Prescott Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns
The thought process for this prop is the same as the previous Prescott bet. Prescott is going to throw the ball down the field. When this is combined with an inability to run the football, he is going to score.
Prescott will take shots at the endzone, and this will result in scores. If Cooper plays, I will adjust this total up to 2.5 passing touchdowns.
CeeDee Lamb Over 60.5 Receiving Yards
CeeDee Lamb has three massive receiving games in his past five. Lamb is one of Prescott’s primary targets down the field. I expect Cooper to play, and if this is the case, defenses must honor both threats. Lamb is coming off a concussion as well, but it’s believed he will be ready to play.
Cooper will be limited if he does start, opening Lamb up for more catches. Lamb did not play on Thanksgiving, so he should be rested off the injury. This is a great bet considering Lamb is chomping at the bit to get back on the field.
Deonte Harris Over 17.5 Yards Longest Reception
Deonte Harris is a weapon in the passing game. He may not catch a ton of passes, but he is explosive and shifty. The Saints have designed plays for him down the field.
Additionally, he can take a short reception and break tackles to extend the play. He has gone over this total in three of his past five games. Harris is receiving between five and eight targets per game, so he will have lots of chances on Thursday.
Greg Zuerlein Over 2.5 PAT Made
Greg Zuerlein is a reliable kicker. With this prop, you are betting on the number of touchdowns the Cowboys score. He is 22 of 25 on extra points this season. If the Cowboys score four times, he would have to go three for four.
This is not asking much of the offense and Zuerlein. Best of luck on Thursday night.
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