Brendan O’Sullivan provides his top player prop bets for Sunday’s New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos matchup.
The Giants have some life thanks to Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. They’re 2-4 despite starting 0-3, but now hit the road for a matchup against the Broncos.
The Broncos enter this game on a three-game win streak, including a 13-11 victory over the Jets in London.
Denver is a seven-point favorite and -395 on the moneyline, while New York is +310 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at 39.5 points.
Here are my favorite player props for this Week 7 NFL game between the Giants and Broncos.
Giants vs. Broncos Best Prop Bets
Cam Skattebo anytime touchdown (+100)
Skattebo is a bowling ball, knocking over just about everyone in his way. It’s been a joy for Giants fans, not just because he’s exciting, but the team is winning, too.
The rookie running back had his best game last week against the Eagles, rushing for 98 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. There’s no doubt he’ll bring the same energy this week, but the scoring should look different. It’s very unlikely that he’ll score three touchdowns again, especially against the Broncos’ defense.
Denver allows the fewest rushing touchdowns in the NFL and sixth fewest rushing yards. It’s not the best matchup for Skattebo, but the Giants are still going to hand him the ball often. New York’s passing offense isn’t very strong with Malik Nabers out, which means Skattebo’s volume will remain high.
Troy Franklin over 33.5 receiving yards (-111)
Troy Franklin is having a solid second season with the Broncos after posting just 263 yards on 28 receptions in 16 games last year. Through six weeks this year, Franklin has 250 yards on 24 receptions.
He’s carved out a role as the second option behind Courtland Sutton, giving Bo Nix another good threat in the passing game.
The Giants have great talent in their front seven, but the defense is not ranking well thus far. New York allows the seventh most passing yards to opposing teams this season. The unit bends too often, but it doesn’t break, giving up just the fifth fewest passing touchdowns this year.
It’s best to stay away from passing touchdowns this week, and instead look for yards. Franklin has hit this over in four of six games this year.
Jaxson Dart under 0.5 passing touchdowns (+129)
Dart hasn’t impressed all that much with his arm. He’s been a good game manager and he’ll likely develop into a better quarterback, but that breakout is unlikely against the Broncos.
Denver is a unique environment with the high altitude, but the Broncos defense is also elite. It allows the third fewest passing yards and second fewest passing touchdowns. Patrick Surtain II leads this unit, following the opponent’s best wide receiver all game.
It wouldn’t be a shock if Dart doesn’t throw a passing touchdown in this outing. It should be a low-scoring game, and if the Giants find the endzone, it’ll be on the ground via Skattebo or Dart.