The Super Bowl is the last gasp to bet on football — outside of the XFL — and this is the time with most bets possible. People love player props — and books like them too since fans usually lose money on them — and we’ve already taken a look at some Chiefs’ play props. Now it’s time for the Niners.
Jimmy Garoppolo passing yards
Over – Under 238.5
Let’s get this out of the way, expect this game to be more high scoring than we think it’s going to be. Both teams had top-five NFL offenses by almost any metric. The Niners were able to push around the Vikings on the ground. They absolutely ran over the Packers. The Chiefs should be the same . . . right?
Garoppolo averaged 10 yards more — 248 yards — than the total number. The Chiefs will be eight in the box early on in the game. They just stopped Derrick Henry when he was on a rampage. The Niners will have to pass the ball in this game at some point, even if it’s just to keep up with the Chiefs’ high scoring offense. Yes, Garoppolo hasn’t had to pass the ball in the first two games, but this one is different. George Kittle hasn’t been unleashed this playoff. We are taking the over with Jimmy G. Speaking of Kittle . . .