Notre Dame vs Georgia Sugar Bowl Top 5 Player Props | CFP New Year’s Day Best Bets
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Arian Smith OVER 38.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
I like this spot a lot for Arian Smith. He's one of the few Bulldogs wideouts that can create some separation, and he's proven to have an impact in these big spots. I think this number is a little lower than I expected. It likely factors in some of the drops we've seen from Georgia wide receivers this year. Playing with a quarterback making his first start, Smith will feel the pressure to contribute, and I see him showing up in a big way.
Spread: Georgia -1.5 | Moneyline: Georgia -111 | Total: 45.5
Riley Leonard UNDER 175.5 Passing Yards (-114)
This one isn't hard for me. I don't trust Riley Leonard as a passer. Leonard will assuredly be tasked with using his legs in this matchup, but I'm not nearly as confident in him using his arm. I don't think either side will trail big at any point in this game, which gives me confidence in Leonard not having to strike often in the passing department.
Trevor Etienne OVER 84.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
If you were lucky enough to get this number when it opened up, hovering around 70, kudos to you. We'll take the added yardage and still be content backing Trevor Etienne to have a night. Without Rylie Mills in the lineup as a key run-stopper for Notre Dame, I'm even more confident in Etienne putting together a strong show. Etienne has dealt with some injuries this season, but when he's been in the lineup, he's elevated the Bulldogs offense to a different level. Etienne has already cleared this mark twice in big spots against the Longhorns, widely regarded as one of the top run-stopping defenses in the country. I like for Etienne to do that again on Wednesday.
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Jeremiyah Love UNDER 67.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Jeremiyah Love's numbers against Indiana in the College Football Playoff were inflated by his 98-yard touchdown run. Of course, you must respect that type of playmaking ability, but I don't envision him having the same success against this Georgia defensive front. After his major touchdown scamper against Indiana, Love was held to just ten rushing yards the rest of the way. Yes, the Fighting Irish being up big limited him to just eight carries, but I don't see the Bulldogs defense allowing Love to gash them on multiple plays. The volume will be there, but I expect a low average per carry.
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Gunner Stockton OVER 15.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
There's a lot of chatter that the Bulldogs can't afford to design runs and let Gunner Stockton loose with his legs because of their thin QB room. I couldn't disagree less. Stockton's legs are a big reason why he's found success throughout his football career. Stockton's mobility has the potential to be on full display against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish aren't the only team with a mobile quarterback capable of scrambling.
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Arian Smith OVER 38.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
I like this spot a lot for Arian Smith. He's one of the few Bulldogs wideouts that can create some separation, and he's proven to have an impact in these big spots. I think this number is a little lower than I expected. It likely factors in some of the drops we've seen from Georgia wide receivers this year. Playing with a quarterback making his first start, Smith will feel the pressure to contribute, and I see him showing up in a big way.
Spread: Georgia -1.5 | Moneyline: Georgia -111 | Total: 45.5
Riley Leonard UNDER 175.5 Passing Yards (-114)
This one isn't hard for me. I don't trust Riley Leonard as a passer. Leonard will assuredly be tasked with using his legs in this matchup, but I'm not nearly as confident in him using his arm. I don't think either side will trail big at any point in this game, which gives me confidence in Leonard not having to strike often in the passing department.
