Before David Montgomery hits the field Sunday at 3:00 PM ET on NBC, here are some key insights you should know before you place a bet on his player prop bet markets. Montgomery’s Detroit Lions square off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field in the NFC Divisional Round.
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David Montgomery Props for NFC Divisional Round
- Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Date: January 21, 2024
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 57.5 (-118)
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Montgomery Rushing Stats and Trends
- Montgomery averages 72.5 rushing yards per game this season, 15.0 greater than Sunday’s over/under.
- He has collected more than 57.5 rushing yards in 10 games this season (71.4% of his total appearances).
- Sportsbooks have set Montgomery’s average rushing yards prop at 56.6 yards. He has outpaced it by racking up 72.5 rushing yards per game.
- Montgomery has gone over his rushing yards total in 10 of 13 opportunities (76.9% of his opportunities).
- He rushed for a TD in 11 games this year, with multiple rushing TDs in one game.
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Lions Vs. Buccaneers Stats and Trends
- The Buccaneers have the NFL’s fifth-ranked defense against the run, allowing 95.3 yards per game.
- The Buccaneers are allowing 248.9 passing yards per game this year, the NFL’s 29th-ranked pass defense.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best in the NFL by compiling 258.9 per game. They rank 27th on defense (247.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Lions have been shining on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking fifth-best in rushing offense (135.9 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (88.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Offensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of yards per play, ranking third-best in the NFL by averaging 6.1 yards per play. They rank 27th on defense (5.9 yards per play allowed).
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