Broncos vs. Rams: NFL Week 16 First Touchdown Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Christmas Day)
Merry Christmas, everyone! The NFL has given us the best gift of all: three games on Christmas day! Tomorrow’s first matchup is between the Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins. The second game is between the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams. To end the day, we got a battle between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Arizona Cardinals. Millions of dollars will get bet on these games. However, which touchdown prop bets should you bet? Let’s take a look at Broncos vs. Rams.
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Broncos vs. Rams: NFL Week 16 Touchdown Scorer Prop Bet Picks & Predictions (Christmas Day)
Broncos First TD Scorer: Latavius Murray (RB) +260
Of the three Christmas day games, this matchup might be the worst. The Broncos haven’t scored a touchdown in two games this season. At +750, no Denver touchdown isn’t a bad longer-shot bet. However, Murray is the most likely first touchdown candidate for the Broncos. Despite playing only nine games with Denver, the veteran running back leads the team with four rushing touchdowns. Furthermore, he has scored the first touchdown for the Broncos twice since he joined the team. If Murray doesn’t play because of a foot injury, Marlon Mack at +290 is an excellent replacement bet.
Rams First TD Scorer: Cam Akers (LAR) +275
While the Rams have scored a touchdown in all but one game this season, no Los Angeles touchdown score at +600 is appealing. The Broncos have one of the best defenses in the NFL and have held their opponent without a touchdown twice this season. However, the Rams should be able to score at least once in this game. After struggling to start the year, Akers has played well lately. Over the past three weeks, the third-year running back has three rushing touchdowns, including the first Los Angeles score of the game twice. Meanwhile, the first touchdown opposing teams have scored against the Broncos has been a rushing touchdown in back-to-back contests.
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