The Vikings are hosting the Lions on Christmas Day. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit is favored by 7.5 points and this game carries a total of 43.5 points.
Below, I have featured my favorite Aaron Jones prop to consider from this contest.
Best Aaron Jones Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Aaron Jones O 60.5 Rushing Yards (-112)
Jordan Mason (ankle) did not practice this week and has been ruled out for Thursday’s game vs. the Lions.
This news opens the door for Jones to see a featured role. Mason only played four snaps last Sunday vs. the Giants before exiting with the ankle injury and with the back essentially inactive, Jones rushed 21 times for 85 yards, both of which set season-highs for the back.
Jones logged 63.9% of the snaps and he saw a season-high 80.8% of the running back carries for the Vikings. Jones is averaging a career-low 4.3 YPC this season, but he is averaging 66.3 rushing yards per game in the four games he has seen double-digit carries.
While the Vikings being 7.5-point underdogs vs. the Lions is worrisome, Minnesota should rely on its running game with Max Brosmer under center and Jones should see 15+ carries. Additionally, this is a strong matchup, as Detroit is giving up the third-most yards per rush over the last three weeks (6.0) and the team has allowed four different running backs to exceed 60.5 rushing yards during this stretch. This game is at home in Minnesota, where Jones is averaging 14.1 more rushing yards per game than on the road this season, and the veteran has a great chance to clear 60.5 rushing yards Thursday.
