Once upon a time, props betting was something that gamblers did on the side for amusement on Super Sunday. The best example is the one about wagering on heads or tails for the opening coin toss. But these days, Super Bowl props rank with the game itself as a science for many handicappers. Of course, the online sportsbooks feed into this new era of evaluating props. This year are treated to an outstanding quarterbacking matchup of Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and Matthew Stafford with the Los Angeles Rams. And with that comes a load of support talent.
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. ET, the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will meet in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Television coverage is on NBC.
Total First Half Points: Rams Over 13 -130, Under 13 +110
Look for the Rams to start out methodically and with no wrinkles. Head coach Sean McVay knows that he has all game to throw new stuff at the Bengals. For all that, the first half is often the time to run standard plays to probe weaknesses on the opposition defense. The Rams under 13 points in the first half makes sense.
Total First Half Points: Bengals Over 10.5 +100, Under 10.5 -120
As the underdog, the Bengals have already heard about how invincible the Rams are. In turn, Los Angeles has the advantage of playing in the Super Bowl three years ago. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and quarterback Joe Burrow are young and new. Thus, they are already playing with house money. Cincinnati can come out firing and throw everything at the Rams. The Bengals over 10.5 points in the first half looks like a solid play.
Team With Most Net Yards in Game: Bengals +140, Rams -160
Assuming Cincinnati gambles more in the first half, the Rams will be forced to keep pace. Despite the fact that Los Angeles may not want to open the playbook up early in the game. Offense is the name of the game these days. Counter to that is a pair of teams with good but hardly dominant defenses. But the Rams have a bit more than the Bengals on both sides of the line. Therefore, the Rams should end up with the most total yards.
First Turnover of Game: Interception -190 vs. Fumble +170
There is a reason why interception is the heavy favorite in the Super Bowl. Specifically, that is because of the heavy pass orientation of each team. Neither team runs the ball enough to sweat a fumble. In comparison is the probability of an interception being the game's first turnover.
Total Sacks for Rams: Over 3 -140 Under 3 +120
This is the opportunity for a contrarian bet. Cause by the Rams having a reputation for a strong pass rush. In comparison, the Bengals have been notorious for their struggles in protecting Joe Burrow this year. But with two weeks to prepare, head coach Zac Taylor can devise protection schemes and pass routes to neutralize the Rams rush. At the onset of the week, the public was loading up on the over. This trend means there is value in under three sacks for the Rams at plus money.
Passing Yards Matthew Stafford: Over 279.5 -110, Under 279.5 -110
On the question of Matthew Stafford’s passing yardage comes another contrarian bet opportunity. Yet again, the betting public is in love with Stafford over the 279.5 yards. But the Bengals defense showed its shutdown ability in the AFC championship game at Arrowhead against the Kansas City Chiefs. Therefore, Stafford under the total of 279.5 yards is a solid contrarian shot.
Total Receptions Cooper Kupp: Over 8.5 +100 vs. Under 8.5 -120
Yet again, we see a contrarian bet on the question of Cooper Kupp over 8.5 pass receptions in the Super Bowl. At the beginning of the week has been considerable hype of the Rams. And the fact that the game is in Los Angeles feeds into that. Namely, Cooper Kupp brings a fantasy football element to the Super Bowl. Casual fans are quite familiar with him. And are betting over the total of 8.5 catches in the game. This means under the total is a bet with the house.
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