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Super Bowl LVII is just over a week away and now is the perfect time to get ahead on all of the bets that will coming in up until kickoff from State Farm Stadium in Phoenix at 6:30 p.m. ET. Much of the game might come down to the performances of the star QBs and featured RBs on the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Patrick Mahomes threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs win over the Bengals in the AFC Championship game while Jalen Hurts had 121 yards through the air and 39 yards on the ground with one rushing touchdown in the Eagles’ victory in the NFC Championship game.
Can both QBs repeat their success in the Super Bowl and how will the running backs factor into the gameplan? Our betting analysts have got you covered with everything you need to know about QB and RB props for the big game.
All odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook
Quarterback props
Patrick Mahomes, the likely league MVP, goes for his second Super Bowl title, while Jalen Hurts tries to cap off a magical season with his first. Taking a look at the board, which is your favorite Super Bowl prop for the two QBs?
Doug Kezirian: This is a fascinating matchup on so many fronts and thus, I find it difficult to unlock value on the generic props. The market is pretty tight on these passing yard props but I do believe that Mahomes’ injury provides some opportunity. He is 20-1 to score the game’s first touchdown. For those new to this space, he must run or catch the TD in order to cash the wager. Given his ankle will have two more weeks of rest and treatment and adrenaline will be flowing, I think that’s a decent price. You might also recall he ran for the first score in his lone Super Bowl win.
Tyler Fulghum: The Chiefs operate as a slight pass-funnel defense, so I expect Nick Sirianni and the Eagles to lean into the passing game. I also expect Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to keep it competitive for four quarters, unlike the Giants and 49ers did during the NFC postseason. My favorite QB…
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