The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Super Bowl LV on Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium. Below, we look at Mike Evans’ Super Bowl prop bets with picks and predictions.
Mike Evans Super Bowl prop bets
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Mike Evans receiving yards: UNDER 64.5 (-115)
Evans has clearly been hampered by a lingering knee injury and has been limited in practice recently. He has only topped 51 yards once in his last four games since injuring his knee in Week 17. In his last two playoff games, he caught a total of four passes for 54 yards.
Even with WR Antonio Brown (knee) uncertain to play, I don’t think Evans will go over 64 yards. Take the UNDER.
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Mike Evans receptions: OVER 4.5 (+100)
Evans was targeted eight times by QB Tom Brady against the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago, so volume isn’t necessarily an issue. He’ll get his share of targets, and I think he’ll catch at least five passes against the Chiefs.
This is a game where the Bucs will be throwing often, and Brady’s options will be limited somewhat by Brown possibly being out. Take the OVER.
Mike Evans to score first TD of game (+1100)
This is more of a long-shot bet, given the odds and improbability. But Evans scored the first touchdown for either team in each of the last two games, and he has a nose for the end zone as a big-bodied receiver.
I like this bet as a flier thanks to Evans’ knack for scoring touchdowns in big games.
Mike Evans longest reception: UNDER 24.5 (-110)
Explosive plays could be tough to come by, especially for Evans. He has had just two receptions longer than 20 yards since Week 17, and with his knee possibly hindering him, he may not be able to win downfield the way he typically does.
Considering I would bet the Under on his receiving yardage total, I’d also go UNDER here.
Mike Evans to record first Buccaneers reception (+400)
While the Bucs have a lot of pass catchers available, this will likely come down to just Evans and WR Chris Godwin, assuming Brown doesn’t play. Godwin is +300, so he’s the favorite, but I like Evans’ chances to get involved early with a quick hitch or curl route on the outside to get QB Tom Brady in a rhythm.
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Also see:
- Super Bowl: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and prediction
- Super Bowl LV: Key matchups to watch in Bucs vs. Chiefs (Bucs Wire)
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