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Ravens vs. Buccaneers Week 8 Prop Picks and Analysis

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Gus Edwards is back in action for the Baltimore Ravens, and we expect him to keep rolling on Thursday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Ravens come off a narrow victory over a division rival, while the Buccaneers have lost as a double-digit favorite in consecutive weeks. In this article, we will analyze the key takeaways and statistics surrounding the Ravens vs. Buccaneers Week 8 prop picks, with a focus on Edwards and other notable players.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gus Edwards, the Ravens' running back, carried 16 times for 66 yards and two scores in his season debut against the Browns, showcasing his potential.
  • Edwards was matched up with the Browns, who deploy the 27th-ranked run defense, and now faces the Buccaneers, who rank 11th in that category.
  • Edwards' 16 carries last week were the most by a Ravens running back since Latavius Murray (18) in Week 4 of last season.
  • We recommend backing Edwards over 45.5 rushing yards (-113), as his snap count is expected to rise and provide him with sufficient opportunity to maintain a high yardage total.
  • Gus Edwards anytime TD (+180) is a good value, considering his utilization in the red zone during his debut and his potential role with Baltimore around the goal line.
  • Tom Brady over 277.5 passing yards (-113) is a recommended pick, as his yardage totals have stabilized with the return of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and Baltimore ranks 23rd in EPA allowed per drop back.

Statistics:

  • Gus Edwards carried 16 times for 66 yards and two scores in his season debut against the Browns.
  • The Buccaneers rank 11th in run defense by DVOA, while the Browns deploy the 27th-ranked run defense.
  • Edwards' snap count is expected to rise based on his 36% snap share in Week 7.
  • Gus Edwards anytime TD (+180) has a potential payout of 180% more than the standard outcome.
  • Tom Brady has cleared the 277.5 passing yards line three times in the past four weeks with both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin healthy, averaging 317.3 passing yards per game in that span.

Sources:

  • Jordan Horrobin writes about sports betting for NorthStar Bets.
  • NorthStar Bets is owned by NordStar Capital, which also owns Torstar, the Star's parent company.

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