Best Bets for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Rashee Rice in Chiefs vs. Raiders NFL Week 16
By Joe Summers
4. Rashee Rice OVER 64.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
I didn't really care how high this line was - I was going to bet it regardless. Earlier this week, I wrote that Rice would clear 100 yards and I only feel emboldened in that stance.
He's got at least nine targets in four straight games, averaging 83.5 yards per contest in that stretch. Rice is officially the Chiefs' No. 1 receiver and he's been the most consistent cash cow all season.
Among NFL receivers, Rashee Rice is 11th in yards per route run (2.35) and PFF grade. He's 3rd in YAC, behind only Tyreek Hill and Ja'Marr Chase, and 1st in YAC/per reception. His snaps have risen but his efficiency has held. An unreal rookie season. He's saving the Chiefs.
— Adam Best (@Arrowhead_Adam) December 18, 2023
The arguments I made for Kelce apply to Rice as well. He's got 587 receiving yards against zone coverage, ranking seventh in the NFL in yards per route run against zone (2.72).
Just like last month, this is a prime matchup for Rice to exploit. On this Christmas, he'll have many presents waiting in his stocking from Mahomes.
5. Rashee Rice Anytime TD Scorer (+125)
Rice has a TD in four of his last six games and three of his last four. He leads the Chiefs in red zone targets (20) and is clearly a focal point for the offense in that area of the field.
If the Chiefs score 30+, which I think is certainly on the table, Rice will get multiple opportunities to find the end zone.
He busted off a 39-yard TD last month, though has proven he can score from any part of the field. I love what Brett Veach found in this kid and I'll keep betting on him until the season ends.
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