NFL Prop Bets: Green Bay Packers vs Washington Commanders - Week 2
The Washington Commanders (1-0) face the Green Bay Packers (1-0) at Lambeau Field for Week 2. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Packers are favored to win at -180, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Commanders are at +150.
The total points line is set at 48.5, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 26-22 Green Bay.
- The Commanders (-115) have a 13-7-1 ATS record since the beginning of last season, while the Packers (-106) hold a record of 9-8-2 across the same span.
Points on the board
- The Commanders have scored 28.1 points per game since the beginning of last season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Packers have averaged 27.1 over the same span (T7th).
- Defensively, the Commanders have conceded 22.1 points per game since the beginning of last season (T13th in the league), while the Packers have given up an average of 19.5 points over that span (4th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 373.1, the Commanders rank 5th in the league for total yards per game since the beginning of last season. Comparatively, the Packers rank 8th with 364.9 yards per game over the same span.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Commanders have given up 321.6 per game since the beginning of last season (9th in the league), while the Packers have allowed an average of 310.7 (3rd).
Ascendency in the air
- The Commanders have recorded 215.4 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Packers' defense has given up 214.3 passing yards per game (14th) across the same period.
- Meanwhile, the Packers have recorded 221.9 passing yards per game since the beginning of last season (14th in the league), although their ranking shouldn’t strike fear into the Commanders who are conceding just 187.7 passing yards per game (3rd) across the same period.
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Commanders have recorded an impressive 157.7 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (3rd in the league). However, the Packers have been equally strong at stuffing the run, allowing just 96.4 yards per game (5th).
- On the other hand, the Packers have recorded 143.0 rushing yards per game since the beginning of last season (6th in the league), something they may look to exploit against the Commanders, who rank 26th for opponent rushing yards across the same period, conceding 133.9 per game.
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Commanders have recorded 17 total takeaways since the beginning of last season (T22nd in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Packers, who have recorded 32 (4th).
- On offense, the Commanders have recorded 16 total giveaways since the beginning of last season (T7th in the league), while the Packers have recorded 19 (T11th).
First to Score
The Commanders are +124 to score first, while the Packers are -159.
- The Commanders have scored first in 13 of their 21 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Packers have scored first in 14 of their 19 games since the beginning of last season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Commanders are +130 to record the first touchdown, while the Packers are -165.
- The Commanders have recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 21 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Packers have recorded the first touchdown in 12 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Touchdown | 8 / 21 | +310 |
| Washington Field Goal | 5 / 21 | +385 |
| Washington Safety | 0 / 21 | +6600 |
| Green Bay Touchdown | 10 / 18 | +154 |
| Green Bay Field Goal | 4 / 18 | +325 |
| Green Bay Safety | 0 / 18 | +7400 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Commanders are +133 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Packers are -165.
- The Commanders have been the first to score 10 points in 13 of their 21 games since the beginning of last season.
- The Packers have been the first to score 10 points in 10 of their 18 games since the beginning of last season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Packers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -167, while the Commanders are +140.
- The Commanders have a 9-7-5 first quarter W/L/T record since the beginning of last season, while the Packers hold a record of 13-5-1 across the same span.
Last Time They Met
The Commanders recorded a 23-21 victory over the Packers at Northwest Stadium when these teams last met in Week 7, 2022. The Commanders have now won three straight at Northwest Stadium against the Packers.
