Research guides
Player prop research guides by sport and market
A player prop is a bet on one athlete's statistical output in a game instead of on the team result. Each guide explains what a prop market measures, what actually moves the number in that sport, how it settles, and how to read the line and the price together before deciding whether it deserves attention.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
NFL player props
With only one game a week, each NFL sample is small, so game script, injuries and matchup structure matter more than any single stat line from a past game.
NFL: Passing yards
An NFL passing yards prop is an over/under on how many yards one quarterback throws for in a game.
Read the guideNFL: Passing touchdowns
An NFL passing touchdowns prop is an over/under on how many touchdown passes a quarterback throws in a game, usually set at a total like 1.5 or 2.5.
Read the guideNFL: Rushing yards
An NFL rushing yards prop is an over/under on how many yards a player gains on his own carries in a game.
Read the guideNFL: Receiving yards
An NFL receiving yards prop is an over/under on the yards a single player gains on catches in a game.
Read the guideNFL: Receptions
An NFL receptions prop is an over/under on how many passes a player catches in a game.
Read the guideNFL: Anytime touchdown
An NFL anytime touchdown prop pays if a named player scores a touchdown at any point in the game.
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NBA player props
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
NBA: Points
An NBA points prop is an over/under on how many points one player scores in a game.
Read the guideNBA: Rebounds
An NBA rebounds prop is an over/under on the total rebounds, offensive and defensive combined, that one player collects in a game.
Read the guideNBA: Assists
An NBA assists prop is an over/under on how many assists one player records in a game.
Read the guideNBA: Three-pointers made
An NBA three-pointers made prop is an over/under on how many threes a player sinks in a game, usually set at a figure such as 2.5 or 3.5.
Read the guideNBA: Points + rebounds + assists
An NBA points, rebounds and assists prop, often called PRA, is one over/under on the sum of those three statistics for a single player.
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MLB player props
Baseball is a daily market driven by the starting pitcher, the lineup card and conditions such as weather and park, and the posted lineup is often the most important piece of information of the day.
MLB: Pitcher strikeouts
A pitcher strikeout prop is an over/under on how many batters one starting pitcher strikes out in a game.
Read the guideMLB: Hits
An MLB hits prop is an over/under on how many hits one batter records in a game, most often 0.5 or 1.5.
Read the guideMLB: Total bases
An MLB total bases prop is an over/under on the combined bases from a batter's hits: one for a single, two for a double, three for a triple and four for a home run.
Read the guideMLB: Home runs
An MLB home run prop asks whether a named batter hits at least one home run in the game.
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NHL player props
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
NHL: Shots on goal
An NHL shots on goal prop is an over/under on how many shots a skater puts on net in a game.
Read the guideNHL: Points
An NHL player points prop is an over/under on goals plus assists for one skater, most often 0.5.
Read the guideNHL: Anytime goalscorer
An NHL anytime goalscorer prop asks whether a named skater scores at least one goal in the game, with overtime usually included and shootouts generally excluded.
Read the guideNHL: Goalie saves
An NHL goalie saves prop is an over/under on how many saves one goaltender makes, which equals shots on goal faced minus goals allowed.
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College football player props
College football has large talent gaps, varied schemes and heavy roster turnover, so researching a number means looking at tempo, depth and scheme rather than relying on a short sample of results.
College football: Passing yards
A college football passing yards prop is an over/under on the yards one quarterback throws for in a game.
Read the guideCollege football: Rushing yards
A college football rushing yards prop is an over/under on the yards one player gains on his carries in a game.
Read the guideCollege football: Receiving yards
A college football receiving yards prop is an over/under on the yards a single player gains on catches in a game.
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College basketball player props
College basketball has more than 350 teams and thinner information on most of them, so research depends on tempo, schedule strength and availability reports that can be harder to verify.
WNBA player props
With shorter rotations, thinner public injury reporting and smaller betting limits, WNBA research depends on confirming rotation and availability news from the team before trusting a historical average.
WNBA: Points
A WNBA points prop is an over/under on one player's scoring in a single game.
Read the guideWNBA: Rebounds
A WNBA rebounds prop is an over/under on one player's total rebounds in a game.
Read the guideWNBA: Assists
A WNBA assists prop is an over/under on how many assists one player records in a game.
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Soccer player props
Soccer markets depend on lineup announcements shortly before kickoff, competition context such as cup rotation, and low-scoring outcomes where a single event can decide a result.
Soccer: Shots
A soccer shots prop is an over/under on how many shots one player attempts in a match.
Read the guideSoccer: Shots on target
A soccer shots on target prop is an over/under on how many of a player's attempts either score or force a save.
Read the guideSoccer: Anytime goalscorer
A soccer anytime goalscorer bet pays if the named player scores at any point in the match, counting regulation and stoppage time.
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