@FastMoneyLabs' Thursday Night Football Best Bet - 11/10

FastMoneyLabs has found a plus money spot for tonight's Primetime NFL matchup.

Before we dive in, let’s check the weather forecast.

Alrighty then. It’s supposed to rain, a situation I associate with run-heavy game script. It’s also a short week and divisional matchup — two situations that also support running. If I’m right, then the Falcons hold a clear advantage tonight. They rank #4 in rushing offense (as measured by Football Outsiders DVOA) and achieved it mostly without #1 Running Back Cordarrelle Patterson. Now Patterson’s finally healthy and coming off a 2 touchdown performance. He’s now scored 5 touchdowns in just 5 games played this season.

Meanwhile, the Panthers’ run defense ranks bottom-10 in Football Outsiders DVOA and JUST SURRENDERED 5 TOUCHDOWNS to Joe Mixon (4 rushing + 1 receiving). 

Betting Patterson to score vs. Carolina is also 2-0 in two career matchups when he’s Atlanta’s featured back. It’s worth noting that he’s coming off injury and it’s a short week, which might cap his overall volume potential tonight. Even still — Patterson should see plenty of red zone touches, which is the key to cashing touchdown props.

I’m honestly surprised this is widely available at plus money right now. I don’t expect it to close that way and wagered accordingly by risking a unit @ best available odds (currently +114 via Barstool Sportsbook, Bet Rivers or Sugar House).