- The best bets on Anthony Richardson in his return against the New York Jets are over 35.5 yards for his longest completion and over 36.5 rushing yards.
INDIANAPOLIS – Anthony Richardson is getting the start against the New York Jets on Sunday. As the Colts named him the starter for the rest of the season, NFL sportsbooks are locking in on the best Anthony Richardson prop bets.
Here are the Anthony Richardson prop bets for scoring a touchdown.
- Anytime TD +240
- First TD Scorer +1200
- To Score 2 or More +1900
Scoring only one touchdown in 2024, the odds for Anthony Richardson to score a touchdown vs the Jets are +240. But add four from 2023 and Richardson has scored five TDs over 10 games.
But some of these games were filled with drives subbing in and out with Joe Flacco. With expectations that he’s getting the entire game (95% of snaps+), one could assume Richardson will find the endzone similar to his production in 2023.
- Betting AR to be the first touchdown scorer can increase your payout but fade the longshot odds of him scoring two or more. He’s only done this once in his young career.
Total Passing Yards – Anthony Richardson
- Over 177.5 -115
- Under 177.5 -115
The Jets have seen just four QBs break the 178-yard mark against them this year: Brock Purdy, Josh Allen, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray. However, a few other teams have also been just under the mark (Titans 170, Vikings 171).
- Look to take the under here or don’t play it. The Jets have allowed 27.9 passes per game and Richardson’s projection is 27.5. By season stats, Richardson’s total passing yards would finish closer to 168 yards.A
Total Passing Touchdowns – Anthony Richardson
- Over 0.5 -210
- Under 0.5 +155
At -210 odds, it’s an expensive risk. In his last three games as the full-time starter, he’s only thrown one passing touchdown. It’s a risk, but betting Anthony Richardson player props for the under here seems wrong too. Keep in mind that the Jets allow an NFL second-best seven passing touchdowns on the year.
- Either take the under or don’t touch this one. The Jets have allowed only one passing TD but seven rushing touchdowns over the last three games.
Total Passing Attempts – Anthony Richardson
- Over 27.5 -125
- Under 27.5 -105
A tough number to bet, Richardson averages about 24 pass attempts per full game played in his career. And while he surpassed this number in his last game (32 attempts vs Houston Week 8), he’s been under it in three of the four other full games this season. Even through 2023, he’s 1-3 on this number.
- This is a no-bet in my opinion. But, taking the under could be the play in hopes the Colts lean on their run game.
Total Interceptions Thrown – Anthony Richardson
- Over 0.5 -160
- Under 0.5 +120
The Jets only have two interceptions on the year – one from Will Levis and the other from Sam Darnold. But, both of these games were over two months ago, as the Jets have failed to intercept a quarterback over their last five games.
- Don’t overthink it or try to chase the -160 odds. Play the under at +120 instead.
Longest Pass Completion – Anthony Richardson
- Over 35.5 -110
- Under 35.5 -120
Big plays are what the Colts thrive on. In Richardson’s last start, he scored the first TD of the game from a 69-yard TD pass to Josh Downs. In other games, he’s had no problem hitting the legal sports betting marker (Alec Pierce vs Bears for 44 yards and vs the Texans for 60 yards).
While he’s hit the under more consistently, he’s been just shy, proving the Colts’ desire to go for it. He’s thrown for a 33-yard longest completion to Michael Pittman Jr. against the Dolphins, a 28-yard completion to Pittman against the Steelers, and a 30-yard completion to Adonai Mitchell vs the Packers.
- All it takes is one broken tackle. The Jets are tied for ninth in allowing passes of 40+ yards. Take the over 35.5 yards.
Total Rushing Yards – Anthony Richardson
- Over 36.5 -125
- Under 36.5 -105
At 36.5 yards, it almost seems like a trap bet. Heavy shading suggests the public is betting on the over, and it makes sense. Richardson has beaten this number in four of six games this year, including the Steelers game where he was pulled early. This line will probably move closer to 40 yards by game day, so bet this one early.
- Trust your gut and take the over. In games where Richardson is the starter on ~100% of snaps, he’s gone over this total in six of seven.
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