$FML - LA Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers SGP Pick

If you’re not on Caesars yet – get on it. Their Same-Game Parlay feature runs deep, allowing us to parlay offensive AND defensive player props. Who doesn’t like cheering for parlays on both sides of the ball? Exactly. Here’s how I’m taking full advantage of it:

Just 5 ½ months removed from an Achilles injury, if you told me I could bet Cam Akers props a few weeks ago, I would’ve laughed in your face. Fast forward to today, against all odds, he’s made a remarkable comeback. After watching him play last week, I couldn’t help myself. . . I need action on the exciting Running Back!

While I like his rushing yards prop, I prefer receiving based on my assessment of the matchup. The Bucs are notoriously tough to pierce on the run but somewhat generous to RBs through the air, allowing the 2nd most receptions per game to opposing backs.

Last week, he only saw two targets but converted one for 40 yards, flexing big play ability and capacity to smash this line even on minimal touches. While I don’t like the lack of targets, I think it reflects the coaching staff deliberately easing him into game shape. Prior to the injury, he was seeing 3-4 targets per game, a level he should get back to as soon as this week.

Akers has now exceeded 22+ receiving yards in 5 of his last 7 games (excluding Week 18 when he only played 13 snaps), which gives me confidence backing this prop line at 18.5.

Did you know LA’s got a guy that goes by the name of Cooper Kupp, and that he’s pretty good? Of course you did, because who doesn’t? Literally everyone knows Kupp, so what do defenses do? They double-team him, creating space for OBJ and betting value on his receiving props.

This prop cashed in 3 of OBJ’s last 4 games (including playoffs), and I like his chances at doing it again on Sunday!

As mentioned in my game preview, and it’s no secret: pressuring Tom Brady is the most likely path to a Rams victory. Given the Bucs offensive line is banged up, I wanted to find a way to bet on a potential TB12 reckoning via the prop market, which led me to this.

Donald covered this number in 8 of his last 10 games, and I fully expect him to wreak havoc again! Not overthinking this one.

Any time you parlay bets, there’s an element of risk, so please tail responsibly, but I solid value in all 3-legs! Combined, I feel they’re correlated enough to justify stacking for an enhanced payout. Regardless if you decide to tail or not, good luck today, and may the Gambling Gods be with us!