There’s never a shortage of options when it comes to betting on the Super Bowl. There will be plenty of action on both sides and the total, but the props are also a fun market to dive into. Everyone’s aware of the unique prop bets, such as the color of the Gatorade bath or the length of the national anthem, but let’s focus our attention to the on-field action for now. Here’s a trio of props worth keeping an eye on as kickoff approaches. Odds courtesy of DraftKings on Wednesday, February 2.
Rams WR Cooper Kupp (+250) to score two or more touchdowns
Cooper Kupp was the best receiver in the NFL during the regular season and not much has changed in the playoffs. The 2017 third-round pick led the league with 1,947 yards, 145 catches and 16 touchdowns in the regular season and has added four touchdowns, 386 yards and 25 receptions in the playoffs.
Cooper kupp has been the best player in the NFL AND IT HASN’T BEEN CLOSE!
— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) January 31, 2022
Two touchdowns is a lot, even for a receiver who has been as dominant as Kupp this season, which is why this is priced at +250. However, it’s not all that far-fetched either.
Kupp, who has scored in five straight and in eight of his past nine games, had six two-touchdown games this season, including in the NFC Championship. Meanwhile, the Bengals defense gave up two-touchdown performances to receivers twice (Adam Thielen and Keenan Allen) during the regular season.
If two touchdowns is a bit lofty for your liking, you could bet on Kupp to score an anytime touchdown at -200, which is steep for a touchdown prop, but could be worth a wager considering how prolific Kupp has been this season.
If you think Kupp is going to find the end zone on multiple occasions, it’s probably worth putting a little money on him to win the MVP (+650) as well.
Most receiving yards in a single regular + postseason
2021 Cooper Kupp 2,333*
2008 Larry Fitzgerald 1,977
1995 Jerry Rice 1,965*Ok, this is getting ridiculous pic.twitter.com/vgsgSLHsNH
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 31, 2022
Bengals and Rams (-115) to score 20+ points
Most people enjoy big offensive displays in the Super Bowl and if you’re one of those people, this prop is for you. Both offenses averaged 27 points per game this season and both defenses gave up around 20 (Rams 18.3, Bengals 19.7) as well.
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— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) January 30, 2022
The Rams have scored 20 or more in 10 straight games, dating all the way back to a Week 10 loss against the 49ers. The Bengals have scored 20 or more in two of their three playoff games and scored 19 in the other, a win against Tennessee.
Of course, for this bet to cash, both teams need to score 20. So how often has that happened? Both the Rams and Bengals played in nine such games this season. As for the Super Bowl, both teams have scored 20 or more in three of the past five Super Bowls and in five of the past 10.
Longest field goal made: Bengals (-120)
Both kickers have been good this season, which is why there isn’t a massive discrepancy for this prop, though there’s also a very clear favorite. The Rams (Matt Gay) are listed at +120, while the Bengals (Evan McPherson) are listed at -120.
Gay went 32-for-34 with a long of 54 in the regular season and has gone 7-for-9 (long of 46) in the postseason. He missed a 47-yard field goal short against the Buccaneers, leading to speculation he may be injured. Meanwhile, McPherson wasn’t quite as good in the regular season (28-for-33 with a long of 58), but has been perfect in the playoffs.
SHOOOOOTER 💰
5 game winners this season.
12/12 in the playoffs.That is why you draft @McPherson_Evan! pic.twitter.com/0wosvuivBp
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) January 31, 2022
Not only is McPherson 12-for-12 in the playoffs, but he’s doing so in clutch moments and showing off his leg strength. The 2021 fifth-round draft pick has hit a pair of game winners and is 3-for-3 from 50 yards and beyond.
It’s hard to bet against McPherson here given how prolific he’s been of late. The Bengals have shown a willingness to go to him often and he’s delivered. He should get a few opportunities to kick in the Super Bowl. Hopefully one of those comes from 50 or so yards, which should be enough to win this bet.
