NFL Rushing Leader Odds and Predictions Aitrend

With many futures bets placed throughout the offseason and bets increasing rapidly as we approach a month after the regular season, a very fun bet that usually generates a lot of interest for most football fans and bettors is the leader in the NFL. Most people I talk to or read this article participate in fantasy football and often keep an eye on which running backs are performing or not.

When selecting the best running back in the NFL for the upcoming season, many factors come into play. Who has a favorable schedule? Who will have a game script that supports intense, rushed gameplay? Which offensive line benefits their running backs the most? Who splits the keys and does the heavy lifting? Understanding these factors will help you better determine who to bet on and who to avoid. Let’s look at the 2022 NFL rushing leader odds: (odds courtesy of docsports.com And Oddshark.com )

2022 NFL Rushing Yards Leader Odds

Odds were taken from Caesars Sportsbook, Bet MGM and Draft Kings.

Jonathan Taylor +425

Last season, Jonathan Taylor lived up to his phenomenal college career, where he finished 6^th on the NCAA’s all-time rushing list. Early last year, there was concern that Taylor might not be the star cow of the Colts offense. However, after solidifying his role, Taylor has completely exploded, totaling 1,485 yards over his last 12 games and averaging 5.73 yards per carry. Taylor plays behind one of the best offensive lines in football and with an offense focused on his production. At just 23 years old, age is still on his side. It sounds crazy to say, but after 27 years as a running back, it’s extremely difficult to keep up with production in your 20s and 20s. After leading the league in carries last year, it’s easy to see why Taylor has the best chance to repeat.

Derrick Henry +600

After winning the NFL rushing title in 2019 and 2020, last year started the same way, King Henry, as many call him, was the clear favorite going into 2021 at three rounds, but a injury in week 8 held him out. the rest of the season. Henry still finished in the top 10 in the NFL in rushing despite only playing eight games, which is incredible. Henry is now 28 years old, so winning the floor title at this age would defy all odds. The winner has only been over 26 twice in the last 10 years, both by Adrian Peterson. With his workload over the past few years, it would be surprising to see Henry stay healthy throughout 2022.

Nick Chubb +1000

Chubb might be the best pure running back in the NFL. However, the situation in Cleveland does not look good. He finished 8th in rushing last year, and the Browns generally like to run a double back package in their offense. He still averaged 5.5 yards per carry, which is incredible, and finished 2nd in rushing yards in two of the last three seasons. Depending on who the quarterback is in Cleveland, this could also indicate a lot of things, as Deshaun Watson will serve a lengthy suspension.

Saquon Barkley +4500

It feels like Saquon Barkley has been in the NFL forever……. But he’s still only 25 years old with frightening speed and skill. It’s hard not to be excited about its potential every August. Since 2018, Barkley has been plagued with injury after injury. After being one of the most talked about and anticipated running backs to enter the NFL over the past 20 years, Barkley has done nothing but disappoint. In an attempt to protect Barkley, the Giants significantly improved their offensive line and made coaching changes. His ability is undeniable. And at +4500, he offers great value for a player who has all the pieces needed to lead the NFL in rushing.

Elie Mitchell +2000

After breaking into the NFL last season, Elijah Mitchell quickly made his mark as an elite running back in the NFL. With a crowded backfield in San Francisco, Mitchell made it known that this was his spot to lose in 2022. He averaged 87.5 yards per game, which ranked 5th overall.^th in the NFL last season. And had he not been injured, he was on pace for 320 runs in 17 games. To pick the NFL’s leading rusher, stats say you need to pick someone who will get at least 21 carries per game, and the 49ers offense will make that easier for Mitchell next year if he stays healthy. Year after year, the 49ers offense gets closer to the top of the NFL. With coach Kyle Shannan’s offensive scheme and their very strong offensive line, Mitchell gives you one of the best values ​​on the board for next season.

Staying healthy and playing a key role in the offense are unwritten rules that must be enforced to win the rushing title. Among the rushing leaders over the last five seasons, Henry was the most impressive with a 2,027 yard season in 2020. Another note is that over the last 10 seasons, the average age of the rushing leader has summer of 24.7 years. Four of the top five favorites are over that age: Derrick Henry, Dalvin Cook, Nick Chubb and Joe Mixon, all of whom are over 26. It’s difficult to choose who will stay healthy, but choose who will be heavily involved. in the offensive, this is not the case, good luck with your choices!