Super Bowl 2020: How many receiving yards will George Kittle have?

Looking at prop bets centered around San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle’s receptions and receiving yards in Super Bowl LIV.

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The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will participate in Super Bowl LIV Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. For the 49ers to have success, they’re likely to need a big performance from TE George Kittle. Below, we’ll look at BetMGM‘s Super Bowl prop betting odds and lines for Kittle’s reception and yardage projections in the big game, and make our best bets for Super Bowl LIV.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

George Kittle’s Super Bowl LIV receptions: 5.5

Kittle’s reception total seems to have been set relatively conservatively, and it matches the projection for Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. The two tight ends are the No. 1 option for their respective teams in the passing game.

Kittle has recorded a total of four receptions for 35 yards on just six targets through two playoff games. He, and QB Jimmy Garoppolo, have mainly stood by as head coach Kyle Shanahan has deployed a ground-based postseason attack. This wasn’t always the case, however, as Kittle caught at least six passes in 10 of his 14 regular-season games.


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Kittle totaled 85 receptions, 1,053 yards and five touchdowns on 107 targets in his abbreviated season.

I like the two-time Pro Bowler to get more involved as the Niners attempt to keep pace with the Chiefs in a game with a projected point total of 54.5. He’ll need to share the passing-game work with WRs Emmanuel SandersDeebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne, especially if the Chiefs are able to build a significant lead at any point. Oh, and lets not forget Kittle has been playing with a torn labrum for the past two seasons! Give me the UNDER 5.5 (+100). The even-money returns makes it even more appealing.

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George Kittle’s Super Bowl LIV receiving yards: 70.5

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Here, I’m going to take the OVER 70.5 (-112). It’s a solid hedge against our Under bet on receptions, and the even-money above makes the -112 juice on this selection easier to swallow.

There’s also a good chance of both bets cashing. Kittle is one of the most-dynamic tight ends in football. In 10 of his 14 regular-season games, he had at least one reception of 20-plus yards. His long on the season was 61 yards.

With the Chiefs favored in a high-scoring game, the projected game script lends itself to Kittle being likely to haul in a deep pass or break a long catch-and-run late in the game against a prevent defense from the Chiefs.

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Super Bowl LIV: How many receiving yards will Travis Kelce have?

Looking at prop bets centered around Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s receptions and receiving yards in Super Bowl LIV.

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Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is expected to be one of the stars of Super Bowl LIV against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Below, we’ll look at BetMGM‘s prop betting odds and lines for Kelce’s reception and yardage projections in the big game, and make our best bets for Super Bowl LIV.

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl LIV receptions: 5.5

After catching 10 of 12 targets for 134 yards and three touchdowns in the Chiefs’ 51-31 comeback victory over the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, Kelce was held to three catches and 30 yards on four targets in the AFC Championship against the Tennessee Titans.

The five-time Pro Bowler totaled 97 receptions, 1,229 yards and five touchdowns in the regular season. He recorded more than five receptions on 10 occasions.


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Only four teams allowed fewer receptions per game to tight ends than the 49ers’ 4.1. Kelce will be heavily targeted by QB Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid as the Chiefs’ No. 1 option in the passing game, but the Niners do a great job of limiting yards after the catch.

I’d expect a drop in his efficiency after averaging 12.8 yards per reception in the regular season, but I’m taking the OVER 5.5 (-147) as Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy scheme to keep him involved, especially on third downs and near the goal line.

Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl LIV receiving yards: 76.5

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No team allowed fewer receiving yards per game to tight ends in the regular season than the 49ers. They surrendered just 34.5 yards per game to the position. Kelce topped this projection in each of his first four games of the regular season, but he did so just thrice more through the final 12 games and in only one of the Chiefs’ two playoff games.

As mentioned above, I like Kelce to stay involved on key possessions and stay closer to the line of scrimmage. The Niners will wrap him up down the field and limit his yards after the catch. Take the UNDER 76.5 (-111) as Mahomes and his go-to target are forced more into more of a possession-based passing attack.

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Super Bowl LIV: Why you should bet Chiefs over 49ers

Looking at the Kansas City Chiefs’ chances of beating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, with NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The biggest football and sports betting event of the year is this Sunday, as the San Francisco 49ers prepare to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. The Chiefs are 1.5-point favorites to win in their first Super Bowl since the 1969 season. Below, we break down why you should bet on the Chiefs (-121 at BetMGM) to win Super Bowl LIV.


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Chiefs are on a roll

No one is hotter than the Chiefs. The last time they lost was Nov. 10, in QB Patrick Mahomes‘ first start back from injury. They have since won eight straight games, including two AFC playoff matchups. Six of those wins were by double digits and all came by at least six points.

Mahomes is just too good

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We saw San Francisco struggle to put away the five-win Arizona Cardinals and rookie QB Kyler Murray twice in the regular season. Mahomes is a more polished and far more accomplished version of Murray.

In two full seasons as a starter in the NFL, he has 76 touchdown passes and only 17 interceptions. He had just five interceptions this past season.

The 49ers were great against the pass. It won’t matter for Mahomes. If he can’t make a play with his arm, he will make it with his legs.

Improved run defense

The Chiefs were awful against the run early in the season. In their eight-game winning streak, they are allowing only 93.8 rushing yards per game. That would make them a top-10 run defense. While the 49ers had the No. 2 rushing offense in the league, the Chiefs will be able to limit that and force QB Jimmy Garoppolo to throw the ball, something he has done just 27 times through two playoff games.

Too much offensive firepower

The Chiefs scored fewer than 23 points only once all season. They have had 12 games with at least 25 points scored. They have a loaded and star-studded offense with RB Damien Williams, WRs Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins, and TE Travis Kelce.

That is just too many weapons for the 49ers to be able to stop.

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Super Bowl LIV: Why you should bet 49ers to beat Chiefs

Assessing the San Francisco 49ers chances of beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, with NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

After a 4-12 season in 2018, the San Franciso 49ers are just one win away from capturing their sixth Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIV in Miami Sunday. Standing in their way are the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs, who have one of the most dangerous offenses in NFL history.

Despite the 49ers finishing the season at 13-3 and blowing through the NFC side of the playoff bracket, they are slight underdogs in Super Bowl LIV. However, that could prove to be foolish as the 49ers have continually proven they are the best team in the NFL. Here are three reasons why should bet on the 49ers to win Super Bowl LIV.


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There’s no stopping the 49ers offense

There has been a lot of talk about how good the Chiefs offense is and rightfully so; however, that ignores the fact the 49ers actually had a better offense this season as they averaged 29.9 points per game to the Chiefs’ 28.2 PPG. Additionally, no team in the NFL had more plays of 20 or more yards than the 49ers (43) this season, as they are one of the fastest teams in the NFL.

If this game happens to get into a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair, have no fear of the 49ers failing to keep up. They scored 31 or more points in nine of their 18 games this season, including two playoff contests. This is an offense with no problem putting points on the board via the air or on the ground.

Defense wins championships 

You can certainly make the case that both offenses are comparable, but the same can’t be said about the other side of the ball. San Franciso allowed 19.4 points per game in the regular season, all while compiling 48 sacks and 27 takeaways.

The 49ers have an elite pass-rush and a secondary that knows how to create big plays. Their defense will be easily the toughest unit the Chiefs have dealt with all season long.

The 49ers will control the lines

There aren’t many teams in the NFL that can match up well with the Chiefs given their talent on offense. However, the 49ers are one of those few teams with the personnel to match up with the AFC champions.

The way to beat the Chiefs is to pressure QB Patrick Mahomes. Due to his mobility and his offensive line, that hasn’t happened very often. The 49ers have the pass-rushers up front to make life difficult for Mahomes. If San Franciso can get pressure with their front four, like they have all season, that could go a long way in slowing down the Chiefs’ offensive attack.

On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs’ defense has been hit-or-miss this season. While they slowed down Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry in the AFC Championship, dealing with Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan’s wide-zone rushing attack is a whole different animal.

During the 2019 season, the Chiefs allowed 128.2 rushing yards per game. That could be a problem against a 49ers team running the ball at will against just about anyone. If the Niners can run the ball effectively like they did against the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers, this game could turn into a blowout in San Franciso’s favor.

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How to bet Super Bowl LIV: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs betting guide

Looking at the multitude of ways to bet Super Bowl LIV, and how to get NFL action on the San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup.

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Legal sportsbooks across the USA have rolled out the red carpet this week for those looking to get their NFL betting action on the Super Bowl LIV matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. Our friends at BetMGM have a wide array of sports betting options for the big game, ranging from the outright winner to the result of the opening coin toss and everything in between and beyond.

Viewers and bettors don’t even need to be fans of either of this year’s participants to get a piece of the pie. Whether you’re looking to dip your toes in the water or dive headfirst into the sports betting pool, we at SportsbookWire have you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about betting Super Bowl LIV:

Super Bowl LIV betting: Outrights

As with any other game, the three main bet types are the MoneylineAgainst the spread and the Over/Under. Here, we’re looking for the game winner, the winner against the points handicap and the total points scored in the game. The same betting logic applies as to any standard game, and you should be sticking by the same research methods which got you here.

Don’t get bogged down in the added volume of analysis and predictions around the Super Bowl. Everyone has a prediction. Look for values and if the line seems too close to call, step away and simply avoid the bet.

Be sure to investigate alternate lines, as well. The Super Bowl, like most games, brings with it a broad array of secondary options, such as lines for each half or quarter. Like the underdog to win the game outright? Bet them on more profitable lines to win by 1-6 points or exactly 3 points. These secondary lines can often be overlooked by the sportsbooks and are great sources of value as the betting public generally looks only at the principle lines and odds.


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Super Bowl LIV betting: Prop bets

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Player props

There’s no better way to stay involved in every single play of the Super Bowl than with player props. Options exist for the first touchdown of the game, last touchdown, total touchdowns and yardage totals for most offensive players involved. Defensive players aren’t left out, either. Get action on the number of sacks recorded by key defenders, or “will they or won’t they” record an interception.

As usual, quarterbacks are the stars of the show. Patrick Mahomes and Jimmy Garoppolo will be front and center in head-to-head competitions for statistical production, or on individual props estimating their yardage, touchdown and interception totals.

The main attraction, of course, is for Super Bowl MVP. Most players involved in the game are listed with corresponding odds from Mahomes’ +110 as the odds-on favorite to longshot Chiefs P Dustin Colquitt at +50000. Be sure to research the trends and play the odds. A QB has been named the MVP of 29 of the 53 Super Bowls to date.

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Team props

If you don’t like the risk of the player props, despite more profitable odds, team props can be the better route to take. These look at the precise winning margin, which team will score first, last or most often, as well as total touchdowns or field goals for either side.

Bets can be broken down by team or combine the two sides. Look at the season-long trends for both teams to get an idea of how many times they run, pass or punt per game. How many sacks did they record and how many points did they give up on average?

Keep in mind, the Super Bowl features the best teams from the AFC and NFC. Make sure to discount outlier stats racked up against an inferior, bottom-feeding opponent early in the season.

Game props

Here, bettors can get action right from the get-go by betting on the result of the coin toss. From there, bet between the first play of the game being a run or pass, the first scoring play being a field goal, touchdown or safety.

Game props can also look at total penalties in the game or which penalty will be called first, or most often. Keep checking BetMGM throughout the week, as more and more betting options are being posted as we near Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

With all these bets, it’s important to remember the odds at the sportsbook are reflective of which side is getting the most betting action. The Super Bowl typically draws in bets in hopes of high-scoring exciting games. Always be on the lookout for the best values. The most likely result isn’t always the most exciting. Know when to be contrarian and bet against the public.

Super Bowl LIV betting: Bankroll management

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Despite all the build-up and hype around the event, it’s important to remember for betting purposes the Super Bowl is just another game. Sure, it marks the end of the NFL season, but sports bettors still have plenty of options throughout the year and the MLB season is just around the corner.

While there are more betting options available than any other game thus far this season, the size of your wagers shouldn’t be any different than they’ve been up to this point. Whatever your standard betting unit may be (i.e. $1, $5, $10 or $100) you should still be sticking to the same number of units for any wager as you did in Weeks 1 through 17.

Also, know your budget going into this. Carefully peruse the available betting options, take notes of bets which may be of interest, and whittle down your final choices rather than placing bets on the fly. It can be easy to get sidetracked while “window shopping.” Look for the best values and be selective.

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