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Prop Market Scorecard

From The Prop Bettor's Edge, Chapter 3. Every prop market rated on four dimensions with edge triggers for each.

Rating Dimensions (1-5)

SSoftness (mispricing frequency)
TStability (repeatability)
MModelability (estimation clarity)
EExecution (practical betting)

Market Tags

Core · Best hunting groundSituational · Only with edge triggerAvoid (except) · Concrete reason onlyAvoid · Entertainment only
8 Core4 Situational4 Avoid (except)
MarketSTMEScoreTagEdge Trigger
QB Completions O/U
2
5
4
5
75CoreAttempts projection edge (script/tempo) + scheme / aDOT shift
QB Pass Attempts O/U
2
5
4
4
72CoreSpread-driven script + pass rate over expected
QB Passing Yards O/U
2
4
4
5
69CoreLate weather/news; tempo mismatch; attempts edge
QB Rush Attempts O/U
3
4
4
3
70CoreDesigned-run role change; injury limits; must-run script
QB Rush Yards O/U
3
3
3
4
63SituationalScramble environment + role change
QB INTs O/U
3
2
3
4
57SituationalHigh dropbacks + pressure/coverage mismatch
RB Rush Attempts O/U
3
5
4
4
79CoreDepth chart news; coach usage trend; favored script
RB Rushing Yards O/U
2
4
4
5
69CoreWorkload (carries) edge more than matchup vibes
RB Receptions O/U
3
4
4
4
73CoreNegative script + route rate spike
RB Receiving Yards O/U
3
3
3
4
63SituationalPass-game role change + shallow targets
WR/TE Receptions O/U
3
4
4
5
76CoreRoute participation/slot move; teammate injury reallocates targets
WR/TE Receiving Yards O/U
2
3
4
5
63SituationalTarget share thesis + coverage/scheme mismatch
WR/TE Longest Reception
3
2
2
3
50Avoid (except)Clear deep role + secondary injury + misprice
Anytime TD (Yes)
2
1
2
3
37Avoid (except)Goal-line role change or obvious price error
First TD
3
1
1
2
37Avoid (except)Promo/boost or glaring misprice only
Passing TDs O/U
2
1
2
4
40Avoid (except)Red-zone pass rate anomaly + team total mismatch

How to read this scorecard: Markets with higher Overall Scores have the best combination of soft pricing, stable outcomes, modelable inputs, and practical execution. Focus on Core markets first, then add Situational plays when edge triggers are present.

This scorecard is a starting point, not a finish line. Markets evolve, books adjust, and edges shift. Revisit quarterly to reassess where your edge still exists.

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