While sports bettors continue to handicap the point spread and totals for the National Championship Game, others are looking into the best player prop plays for Monday night. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered as we take a look at several plays that we like. Check out the full odds on BetOnline.
Jeremiah Love: Anytime TD (+120)
Jeremiah Love has been busy this season with 159 carries for 1,121 yards and 17 touchdowns. He’s been great at holding onto the ball as well, fumbling just once. Love has found the end zone in two of the playoff games and, for the Fighting Irish, he’s their best offensive threat to score. If Notre Dame is anywhere close to the goal line, he’ll get the opportunities to punch it in. And at +120, the value is certainly there.
Riley Leonard: OVER 167.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Riley Leonard isn’t known for passing the ball, as we saw against Georgia when he passed for just 90 yards. However, with OSU being heavy favorites, Leonard may be forced to throw if the Irish are playing catch-up. He’s gone over this total in two playoff games, but the game script leans toward the over as the Buckeyes could be in cruise control in the second half.
Longest Reception, Jeremiah Smith: OVER 29.5 Yards
Jeremiah Smith was very quiet in the semifinal game, with just one catch for 3 yards. However, the freshman phenom has racked up 1,227 yards and 14 touchdowns on 71 catches. He is the most talented receiver for OSU, and on the biggest stage, expect Smith to make at least one big reception. He’s already had 37- and 45-yard receptions in the playoffs.
Aneyas Williams: OVER 21.5 Receiving Yards
Aneyas Williams hasn’t been overly busy in the playoffs, with just 8 catches for 45 yards, but he could be a key cog for the offense. As mentioned above, the Irish could be playing catch-up if OSU comes out on fire, which means passing the ball. Williams has shown this season that he can come up with clutch receptions.
Quinshon Judkins: FIRST TD (+550)
Quinshon Judkins has 12 touchdowns this season, four of which came in the last 3 playoff games. The Irish are dealing with some injuries to the defensive line, including Rylie Mills, who leads Notre Dame in tackles for loss. That gives OSU the upper hand in the trenches, and Judkins did score the first TD against Texas. At these odds, it’s solid value.