Above all, the Super Bowl is seen as the ultimate excuse to bet. And with that in mind, gamblers can sometimes overthink things. For example, too many Super Bowl wagers on player props NFL odds cause paralysis by analysis. When it comes to Super Bowl LVI player props, the same principles of wagering value apply. Or at least they should be used. To be exact, gamblers that focus on price, good or bad, will have higher props profit margins. Oddsmakers know how the betting masses think. And that is reflected in the odds that you see.
Super Bowl LVI Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 13, 2022, 6:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| Super Bowl LVI TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Rams | -4 (-110) | 48½ (-110) | -200 |  |
| Bengals | +4 (-110) | 48½ (-110) | +175 | |
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Will Matthew Stafford Throw an Interception
| Interception | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | -140 |
| No | +120 |
So far in the 2021 NFL Playoffs, Matthew Stafford has thrown only one interception. Counter to that, the Bengals have totaled six interceptions in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. But the Bengals have allowed five touchdown passes. Thus, Stafford will be going to the air early and often.
Following years of sports betting failure with the Detroit Lions, Stafford has found himself at Los Angeles. But there is the difference between a Super Bowl and any other game. Especially if you have never played in a Super Bowl before. Stafford is almost certain to feel the pressure and jitters. The Bengals have shown the ability to pick off quarterbacks. And at plus-money, Cincinnati rates a better value.
The Bet: Yes -140
Passing Yards Matthew Stafford
| Over/Under | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 279.5 | -110 |
| Under 279.5 | -110 |
So far in the playoffs, Matthew Stafford has averaged 313.7 yards per game. Cincinnati’s pass defense is allowing 243.7 yards per game. On the whole, this is a rare even money prop offering from the oddsmakers. Keep in mind the Bengals ranked 26th in the NFL for pass defense in the regular season. As the game progresses, Stafford should eventually clear the total.
The Bet: Over 279.5
Total Receptions Cooper Kupp
| Receptions | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 8.5 | +100 |
| Under 8.5 | -120 |
On the whole, Cooper Kupp has exploded into prominence as the top receiver in football. Kupp has 25 catches in his three postseason games. Fashion that in the regular season, Kupp caught 145 passes. But before everyone gets carried away, the Bengals are fully aware of Kupp. And Cincinnati will be focused on containing him. Of major concern is public money coming in on Kupp.
The Bet: Under 8.5
Passing Yards Joe Burrow
| Passing Yards | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 278.5 | -160 |
| Under 278.5 | +140 |
So far in the 2021 NFL Playoffs, Joe Burrow has averaged 290 yards passing per game. However, the Rams pass defense has been an asset with the NFL betting odds. Los Angles has allowed only 220 yards per game on pass defense. The Rams also boast one of the best pass rushes in the NFL. That will force Burrow to rush some of his throws. Especially with the Bengals’ problems at protecting Burrow all season.
The Bet: Under 278.5
Total Receptions Ja’Marr Chase
| Total Receptions | Odds |
|---|---|
| Over 5.5 | -135 |
| Under 5.5 | +115 |
Of course, Ja’Marr Chase goes back with Joe Burro to their LSU days. Chase and Burrow were a national championship tandem on the Bayou. Of major concern is that Los Angeles brings one of the NFL’s top pass defenses.
The Bet: Under 5.5