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Super Bowl Predictions for Laurence MaroneyIt used to be only quarterbacks got all of the attention for Super Bowl props, but nowadays running backs and receivers have tons of options listed as well. This year it seems like there are more different betting options for the Super Bowl than ever before. If you want to wager on the games running backs then you don't have to stick to strictly rushing statistics, but you can capitalize on their receiving potential as well. If you want to bet on New England's main ball carrier then take a look at what Jimmy Boyd has to say in these Laurence Maroney Super Bowl predictions. 1st Rush Attempt Over/Under 3.5 Maroney has been up and down this season, but he's really performed well over the last five games. He ran the ball effectively to kill about the last ten minutes of the AFC Championship game and he's averaged more than seven yards per carry over those previous five contests. The Giants have been allowing more than 3.5 ypc all season long and even in the playoffs. It seems like the OVER is the play here. Total Rushing Yards: Over/Under 85.5 Maroney has been an effective beat over the last five games like we noted above. He isn't getting as many carries, but when he does touch the ball he's moving the chains. Over the past five games he has averaged 120 ypg, so if he doesn't get to 85.5 yards in this one that means he would have to undercut his recent string by nearly 23. Fat chance of that happening as he showcases his skills on the grandest stage he has played in. Rush Attempts: Over/Under 19.5 It seems like Maroney has been running the ball well when he's in the game, but the Patriots have been mixing it up with Kevin Faulk seeing more time. Maroney has averaged only 17 carries in the last five games, and with the warm weather for the Super Bowl, we expect more of an aerial attack out of New England. Let's go with the UNDER for this one. Longest Rush: Over/Under 16.5 This ones a toss up. It seems awfully high but as well as he's been running, we wouldn't put it past him. However, we are going to pass on playing this one. Total Receptions: Over 1 +140/Under 1 -180 This seems like a no brainer to us. Maroney isn't used as a receiving threat out of the backfield, he's the bruising runner that can bust open a big gain on the ground. The odds makers are really shadying this prop towards the under, and we think you should look to jump all over the UNDER. He has only caught passes in four games this year, and he has just seven grabs on the year. He has had two catches in three games and just one in the last game against San Diego. Kevin Faulk has been more involved in the offense late in the season, and he's the third down back. If Maroney gets a catch you get a push, and we think the odds makers are pushing it to even expect that. Total Receiving Yards: Over/Under 8 1st Reception Yardage: Over 4.5 -135/Under 4.5 -105 Longest Pass Reception: Over/Under 6.5 These three props above are kind of grouped together because our thoughts are the same on all of them. While we think Maroney will get one catch at the most, if he does make a grab then you can be sure it goes over eight yards, so we would take the OVER on the trio of bets above. Even though he has only caught seven passes, all but one of those has gone for more than eight yards with an average reception length of 22 yards. It doesn't get more basic than if you think he's going to catch a pass, take the over on the three bets above and watch as you cashin on a decent payday. Other Super Bowl Related Articles of interest: Predictions on other players in the game: Updated January 31st, 2008
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