Super Bowl 54 Prop Bets: Which team will score 10 points first?

Will the Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers score 10 points first in the 2020 Super Bowl? We analyze the best bet around this Super Bowl prop bet

Super Bowl 54 is here and BetMGM Sportsbook has plenty of Super Bowl prop bets for your consideration. Among them is: Which team – San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs – will score 10 points first in the 2020 Super Bowl?

The race to hit 10 points is a difficult one for a couple of big reasons – both involving Kansas City.

The gang at BetMGM Sportsbook has San Francisco as a very solid -106 to be the first team to score 10 points, with the Chiefs at -110. There is a reason.

In both of their postseason games, the Chiefs fell behind big early – 14-0 in less than five minutes to the Houston Texans and 10-0 to the Tennessee Titans in slightly more than nine minutes.

Those were both a deep departure from how the Chiefs played in 2019.

The last time during the regular season that Kansas City didn’t win the race to 10 points was in late October against the Green Bay Packers when Chiefs QB Matt Moore was the starting quarterback – a span of eight games. The last time a Patrick Mahomes-led offense took the field and didn’t win the race to 10 was in late September – ironically to the Detroit Lions – which is the span of 11 games.


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Do you go with the recent or the time-honored?

What may be the tie-breaker is that we can likely feel safe in the fact that San Francisco is going to get the ball first.

In their two playoff games, the Chiefs (as would be expected with coin flips) won one and lost one. They lost the flip against Houston and the Texans opted to take the ball and scored a touchdown on a 54-yard passing play. Against Tennessee, the Chiefs won the toss and deferred. Tennessee marched the ball down the field before stalling and scored a field goal.

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This bet reeks of opportunity. If the 49ers win the toss, they’re going to take the ball and try to make Mahomes wait even longer than he has to for the elongated pregame show. You never hand the ball to a high-octane offense with a full tank. You grind their defense for 12 plays and seven minutes and come away with points.

If Kansas City wins, chances are they will defer with the idea that the Niners will run twice and put Jimmy Garoppolo in a 3rd-and-something situation – potentially getting the ball back quickly and having the advantage of an opening second-half drive after a 45-minute preparatory halftime.

Either way, the 49ers are likely to have the ball first and will have one more opportunity to score twice before the Chiefs until one of them does.

Take San Francisco (-106).

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Super Bowl 2020: First Half Money Line

Analyzing 2020 Super Bowl prop betting odds and lines for the first half money line between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

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The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs meet at Super Bowl LIV on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the betting odds and lines at BetMGM to see which side will be leading after the first half.

Super Bowl LIV first half money line

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People say that championships are decided in the second half but, leaving out the three first-half ties, the team with the lead going into halftime has a 38-12 record in the Super Bowl.

Throughout the season, the Chiefs have been a better first-half team:  Kansas City has a +7.9 point differential compared to San Francisco’s +5.4 point differential. The Chiefs have a higher first-half possession share percentage at 49.5% versus 49ers’ 49.1%. Powered by offensive eruptions, the Chiefs have jumped out to a lead in the first half in three of their last four postseason games, scoring 21, 28 and 24 in those games. Also, the Chiefs have led going into halftime in 13 games, while the 49ers have led in 11 games after the first half.

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However, where I give the 49ers the edge, is their ability to play balanced football and the Chiefs’ struggles against the ground game. Granted they did well against Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry in the AFC title game—giving up just 69 rushing yards on 19 attempts. However, they were 23rd in rushing yards allowed per game, 29th in yards per rush and the 29th-most efficient rush defense plus had the 28th ranked defensive line in adjusted line yards, according to FootballOutsiders.com.

Furthermore, I’m going to take a glass half empty approach to factoring the Chiefs’ postseason first-half leads into this handicap. While they’ve held the lead in three of their past four playoff games, the Chiefs have also fallen behind by double-digits in three of those first halves. Their defense is ranked 28th in first quarter points allowed, and the 49ers are ranked third in first quarter points scored. San Francisco’s second-ranked defense in points allowed in the second quarter (actually tied for second with the Chiefs) should help rein in the Chiefs trademark second quarter onslaught. So basically the 49ers should be able to jump out to an early lead and utilize the run game to hold that lead.

BET 49ERS (-106) ON THE FIRST HALF MONEY LINE. 

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2020 Super Bowl Prop Betting: 49ers-Chiefs first half totals

Analyzing 2020 Super Bowl prop betting odds and lines for the first half point total between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

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The public has been leaning to the Over for Sunday’s Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are expected to light up the scoreboard, with a projected points total for the game set at 54.5 at BetMGM. As far as the first-half total is concerned, that’s currently sitting at 26.5, so jump on it if you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, too. It’s very favorable at less than half of the full-game projection.

During the regular season, the 49ers registered 15.7 points per game in the first half, while yielding 8.4 points. They have logged 18.0 points across the past three games before halftime, while allowing just 3.3 points defensively.

For the Chiefs, they allowed just 10.4 first-half points during the regular season, although they have coughed up 16.0 points in the previous three outings. Offensively, QB Patrick Mahomes and company rolled up 17.6 points per game in the first half during the regular season, topping the charts in the NFL. That includes an impressive 19.7 points per game in the past three outings.

2020 Super Bowl first half total odds

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Line Over Under
24.5 -134 +110
25.5 -129 +105
26.5 -115 -106
27.5 +105 -129
28.5 +120 -154

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How the 49ers and Chiefs have fared so far

Looking to the first half of the NFC Championship Game, the 49ers fired out to a 27-0 lead over the visiting Green Bay Packers. RB Raheem Mostert led the charge, rolling up three rushing touchdowns (36 yards, 9, 18), but you can expect the Chiefs defense to key on him and try and shut his production down like they did for the most part against Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry in the AFC Championship Game.

Prior to that game, the 49ers threw up 14 points in the first half while allowing 10 points to the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Divisional Round. It’s fair to say the Chiefs have a higher-octane offense than either of those teams, particularly in the pass game, so it will be an interesting first 30 minutes.

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For the Chiefs, it was all offense and not much defense in the first half of their two postseason games so far. Remember, they fell behind against the Houston Texans by a 24-0 margin before rattling off 41 unanswered points, including 28 to close out the first half for a gaudy total of 52 points in the first 30 minutes. In the AFC Championship Game the first-half total also cashed, as the Chiefs again fell behind 17-7 before posting the final 14 points to take a 21-17 lead into the break.

If you’re playing the first-half total, the OVER 26.5 (-115) is the most intriguing total on the board. It’s fair to say we’ll see at least three touchdowns, and PKs Robbie Gould and Harrison Butker are very dependable, while also kicking in fair weather in South Florida.

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2020 Super Bowl Prop Betting: Conquer Deebo Samuel receiving props

Looking at prop bets centered around San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel’s receptions and receiving yards in the 2020 Super Bowl.

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There is no juicier sporting event to bet on than the 2020 Super Bowl. Aside from picking the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs to win, a sharp can win money via player prop betting. Let’s analyze, and pick, BetMGM‘s Super Bowl prop betting odds and lines for 49ers WR Deebo Samuel’s receptions and receiving yards projections.

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Deebo Samuel’s 2020 Super Bowl receptions: 4.5

Don’t sleep on the Chiefs pass defense. They have given up the fewest catches and receiving yards to wide receivers this season. Kansas City has allowed the eighth-fewest passing yards and, according to Football Outsiders, the Chiefs have the sixth-best pass defense by their DVOA metric.

The biggest thing keeping Samuel away from going Over on his receptions props could be the 49ers themselves. Positive game script for San Francisco is them bludgeoning the Chiefs defense with the run. Plus, the 49ers’ most dynamic pass-catcher is TE George Kittle. Acquiring WR Emmanuel Sanders at the trade deadline before Week 8 added yet another option for QB Jimmy Garoppolo. In the 15 games in which Samuel has played this season, he has caught five or more balls in only five games. His 68.9% catch rate ranks 68th in the NFL but Samuel’s 5.29 targets per game ranks 85th.

BetMGM has factored in these things before making their line, hence the Under 4.5 catches is juiced to -143. The math says this prop goes Under so swallow the vig and BET DEEBO SAMUEL UNDER 4.5 CATCHES (-143).


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Deebo Samuel’s Super Bowl LIV receiving yards: 56.5

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It’s almost guaranteed head coaches Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid will dial-up exquisite shot plays. They’ve been doing it all year. Both have the play design and personnel to throw the kitchen sink at each other.

The Chiefs’ secondary has played well all season long but their best player is All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu, and it makes sense if his main assignments are Kittle and the 49ers’ vaunted ground game. San Francisco is tied with the New England Patriots for the fourth-most pass plays of 20-plus yards, and Samuel had 18 of those in his 15 regular season and postseason games played. So, between the 49ers’ powerful rushing attack and the explosive Kittle, expect Garoppolo to take some shots downfield against one-on-one coverage to his wideouts. BET DEEBO SAMUEL OVER 56.5 RECEIVING YARDS (+100).

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2020 Super Bowl prop bets: How many catches, receiving yards will 49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders have?

We analyze the player prop bet for 49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders and how many catches and receiving yards he will have in Super Bowl LIV.

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Super Bowl LIV means many opportunities for wagering, including any number of Super Bowl prop bets. Here we analyze the odds for San Francisco 49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders on how many receptions and receiving yards he will have in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here is what the Over/Under is set at for both catches and receiving yards for the big game from BetMGM sportsbook:

  • Over 3.5 receptions +125
  • Under 3.5 receptions -154
  • Over 45.5 receiving yards -112
  • Under 45.5 receiving yards -112

Looking at Sanders’ numbers since joining the 49ers midseason, the best bets are pretty easy.

Sanders by the numbers

Consider the following: Sanders has not had more than three reception in his last five games and has only surpassed three catches in four of 12 games with the 49ers. He has two combined receptions in the postseason, as TE George Kittle (4 receptions, 35 yards in postseason) has become the primary target in the passing game, followed by rookie WR Deebo Samuel (5 receptions, 88 yards). And it’s worth noting, the 49ers have not had to rely on the passing game in the playoffs with their running game clicking at an elite level.


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Likewise, he has not had more than 45 receiving yards in any of his last three games, including the 49ers’ two postseason contests. He has had more than 45 receiving yards in only three of his 12 games with San Francisco.

Obviously, he can become an important target, but if past performance is the best predictor of future performance, then the smartest money on these two player props is to take UNDER 3.5 receptions (-154) and UNDER 45.5 receiving yards (-112).

For every $10 wagered on the Under for receptions, you gain $6.49 in profit Sanders has 3 or less receptions. The profit is $8.93 for the Under on receiving yards with 45 or less receiving yards.

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2020 Super Bowl prop bet: How many receiving yards will Sammy Watkins have?

The Super Bowl prop bet on WR Sammy Watkins is just at 48.5 yards; will he hit the Over against the San Francisco 49ers?

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The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to square off in Super Bowl LIV, which kicks off from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens Sunday night. It’s a matchup between two of the best offenses in the NFL this season, though they get the job done in different ways.

The Chiefs feature a pass-heavy attack with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while the 49ers lean on their running game and use quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a complement.

Super Bowl prop bets are aplenty each year, and one of the most intriguing is Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins’ receiving yardage line. BetMGM sportsbook has set the Over/Under at 48.5 yards receiving, which is right on par with his 2019 average of 48.1 yards per game.

Sammy Watkins’ Super Bowl LIV prop bet: Receiving yards: 48.5

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The line is the same on both side of the total, set at -112 for both Over and Under 48.5 yards. Watkins is the No. 2 wide receiver for the Chiefs, but he’s the third option in the passing game – behind wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce.

Watkins’ last seven games have been a mixed bag, which does nothing to help project how many yards he’ll rack up during the Super Bowl. In those games, he’s totaled 19 receptions for 325 yards with one touchdown. It’s an underwhelming stat line, to say the least, but he’s been more productive in the postseason than he was toward the end of the regular season.

In his two playoff games, he caught two passes for 76 yards against the Houston Texans, and seven passes for 114 yards against the Tennessee Titans. That’s good for a total of 190 yards on nine receptions. With the way he’s been playing the last two weeks, making big plays in the passing game, I’m inclined to take the OVER (-112) on this line.


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For the most part, the opportunities have been there for Watkins. He’s been targeted at least five times in 10 games this season, but only twice did he go over 100 yards receiving. You may remember he started the 2019 season with a nine-catch, 198-yard and three-touchdown performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars – that was also the last time he found the end zone on a reception.  In nine games, he had at least 49 yards, including both postseason games.

The issue with Watkins is his boom-or-bust tendency. He had four catches for at least 30 yards this season, but 24 of his 52 receptions went for fewer than 10 yards. He averaged a career-low 12.9 yards per catch this season and only 7.5 yards per target – down from 9.4 in 2018.

What works in Watkins’ favor is the fact that the Chiefs lean heavily on their passing attack. Mahomes has thrown 35 passes in each of his last two games, completing 23 passes in each. He’s not afraid to take chances, either, so expect him to take at least a few shots downfield to Hill, Watkins and rookie Mecole Hardman. With Hill and Kelce commanding a lot of a defense’s attention, it helps Watkins/Hardman break free at times in single coverage.

It could only take one or two catches for Watkins to go over 48 yards, so I’m going with the OVER (-112) and so should you.

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2020 Super Bowl Prop Bets: How many rushing yards for 49ers RB Raheem Mostert?

Analyzing 2020 Super Bowl prop bets centered around San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert’s rushing yards.

Among the many prop bets available for those wishing to place a wager on Super Bowl LIV this Sunday are player props. How many yards will certain players gain? How many touchdowns? Will they score touchdowns?

Here we look at San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert and the number of rushing yards he will gain against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 Super Bowl.

Raheem Mostert’s 2020 Super Bowl rushing yards

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Yards Over Under
60.5 -182 +150
100.5 +370 -500

Mostert had a career-high 220 rushing yards in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers. It was the second-highest single-game playoff rushing total in NFL history.

How will he follow it up in Super Bowl LIV?

Raheem Mostert’s history

Mostert has only two career games with more than 100 yards and plays in an offense that uses running backs by committee. His rushing output against the Packers was in large part because he had more opportunities as a result of Tevin Coleman dislocating his shoulder and the 49ers holding a large lead from start to finish.

Mostert gained fewer than 60 rushing yards in each of his previous two games.

Excluding the 29 carries he received against the Packers, he averaged 9.3 rushing attempts per game this season. He averaged 5.6 yards per attempt, so using the average, he would be on track for about 52 yards.

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The Chiefs’ run defense in recent weeks

Kansas City has allowed only 93.5 rushing yards per game over itslast eight contests. The Chiefs have allowed only three individual backs to exceed 60 yards in that time frame — Melvin Ingram, Josh Jacobs and Derrick Henry, all of whom are considered among the most talented feature backs in the league.

Mostert is not a feature back in the 49ers offense.

How will the game go?

Whether or not Mostert gets enough carries to get to 60.5 or 100.5 will depend on a couple of things — his effectiveness and whether the game is close.

The Chiefs can put up points in a hurry. If they build a lead of more than one score, it will be hard for the 49ers to keep running the ball. If the game is close throughout, Mostert can do it. Coleman might play but won’t be 100%. Mostert will get most of the carries, while Coleman and Matt Breida will be complementary pieces.

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The easy bet is to go UNDER 100.5 yards at -500, but it won’t win enough money to be worth the while. A $10 bet will gain only $2 in profit. Mostert’s history and the Chiefs’ play suggest he will not get over 100.

Less certain is whether to go Over or Under the 60.5 yards.

It will come down to this: If you believe the Chiefs will mostly be in control of the game and the 49ers will have to play catchup, take the UNDER 60.5 (+150), which gives you the best value. Every $10 wagered wins $15. This is where I would place my wager.

If you believe the game will be highly competitive and neither team will pull away, take the Over 60.5 (-182). Every $10 wagered will earn a profit $5.49.

If you believe the 49ers will control the game like they did against the Packers in the NFC title game, go big and bet Over 100.5 (+370) and go for a huge payout of $37 for every $10 wagered.

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2020 Super Bowl Prop Betting: First quarter points total

How many points will be scored in the first quarter of the 2020 Super Bowl? Analyzing the 49ers-Chiefs betting odds and lines, with picks.

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Super Bowl LIV is expected to be a pretty high-scoring affair, as the San Francisco 49ers meet up with the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The projected points total for the game currently sits at 54.5 at BetMGM. The Chiefs are projected to score 28 points, while the implied total for the 49ers is 26.5 points.

But what about the first quarter of the game? It is typically the lower-scoring quarter, and the total for the first 15 minutes will typically fall below one-fourth of the game total. Let’s take a look at the betting options, and dig into some numbers to see which side would be best to take for the first quarter points total of Super Bowl LIV.

Super Bowl LIV first quarter total odds

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Line Over Under
7.5 -175 +145
9.5 -167 +135
10.5 +105 -125
11.5 +105 -125

As you can see, the two teams are expected to combine for about 10 points in the first 15 minutes of action. Note that the payouts for the Over/Under 10.5 total are the same as the 11.5 total. While it’s highly unlikely the first quarter ends with exactly 11 points scored, we might as well take the extra point we’re being given. Therefore, use 10.5 if taking the Over, and 11.5 if betting the Under.

Let’s take a look at what the two teams have done so far this season during the first quarter.

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How the 49ers and Chiefs have fared so far

There have been plenty of points scored early on in both Chief playoff games, as they have trailed 10-7 and 21-0 at the end of quarter number one in their two AFC playoff games. However, more than 10 points were scored in just five of their 16 regular-season games, and they didn’t clear the mark in any of their final seven games.

During that stretch, the Chiefs averaged 5.1 points during the first quarter, while they held their opponents to just 10 points total (1.4 per game). In those seven games, seven points or less were scored in the first quarter five times, though it happened just one other time over the course of Kansas City’s season.

As for the 49ers, there have been more than 10 points scored in the first quarter in 8 of their 18 games (including playoffs), but just three times in their last 10 games. The strong San Francisco defense has held its opponents scoreless through 15 minutes an impressive eight times, including in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers.

Using 7.5 points as the cutoff, the 49ers have landed Under that number just five times on the season. They have surrendered a total of just 73 points in the first quarter (4.1 per game).

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The Chiefs and 49ers have each played to 10 points or less in the first quarter in the majority of their games this season. For both teams, it has been a more common occurrence during the second half of the year. Therefore, UNDER 11.5 (-125) looks like a solid play here.

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2020 Super Bowl prop bets: George Kittle vs. Travis Kelce

Battle of the tight ends goes down in the 2020 Super Bowl; will Travis Kelce or George Kittle have more receiving yards?

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Sunday’s Super Bowl contest between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransico 49ers will not only feature the two best teams in the NFL, but the 2020 Super Bowl will also display the two top tight ends in the league going head to head. And, as you probably guessed it, there’s a Super Bowl prop bet for that!

But which tight end, George Kittle or Travis Kelce, will have the bigger receiving day, and who should you bet on? I’ll break down what you need to know about this fun Super Bowl prop bet:.

Over/under for George Kittle’s receiving yards: 70.5

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Arguably the league’s best all-around tight end in 2019, Kittle’s receiving yardage total for this game is set at 70.5 at BetMGM sportsbook. Considering Kittle averaged just over 75 receiving yards per game this season, there is some potential value here on betting the Over (-125). If this game turns into a back-and-forth shootout, it’s not hard to envision Kittle smashing the over.

However, there is certainly a chance that the 49ers try to shorten the game and use their elite rushing attack to move the ball on offense. Kansas City had one of the league’s worst rush defenses this season, and you can expect that the 49ers will try to exploit that hole Sunday. It’s also worth noting that Kittle has totaled just 35 receiving yards combined in his last two postseason games and isn’t 100 percent healthy (shoulder).

While this seems like an easy bet on the Over, consider taking the UNDER (100/EVEN) on receiving yards for Kittle as the Chiefs will look to take away the 49ers’ top weapon.


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Over/under for Travis Kelce’s receiving yards: 76.5

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While Kittle might be the league’s best overall tight end, there is no debating that Kelce is the best pass-catching tight end in the NFL. Kelce has gone over 1,000 receiving yards in four-straight seasons as he is the Chiefs’ most consistent receiver.

But, unlike the 49ers, the Chiefs rely more on Kelce to carry their offense from game to game. They just don’t have the same run game to lean on. Instead, they will put the ball into their star quarterback’s hands and ask him to win games.

If Kansas City is going to win this game, they will need to have success moving the ball via the air. Look for Patrick Mahomes to target Kelce early and often in this contest against the 49ers’ young linebackers. I like the OVER (-112) to hit on receiving yards for Kelce versus San Franciso.

Super Bowl Prop: Who will have more receiving yards, Kelce or Kittle?

Another Super Bowl LIV prop bet available regarding these two tight ends is which one will have more receiving yards?

Kelce (-125) is the favorite over Kittle (100), as he is just a bigger part of the Chiefs’ offense. While Kittle might be the better deep-threat, Kelce is just likely to see more targets and haul in more receptions. And when you consider that Kelce is the far more consistent receiver, take him to beat out Kittle in receiving yards Sunday. Take KELCE (-125).

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2020 Super Bowl prop betting strategy and favorite prop bets

Looking at a Super Bowl prop-betting strategy to maximize enjoyment — and potential profit — along with some favorite props in the 2020 Super Bowl

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2020 Super Bowl prop bets allow us to get creative and turn the game into a four-hour cross between a slot and pinball machine: Hits, misses, swings of momentum and a ton of fun!

Super Bowl Prop Betting Strategy

When I lay out Super Bowl LIV prop plays, I want to set up action that will come due at different parts of the game, from first-this and first-that to final results and final stats, with quarterly and halftime stops along the way.

BetMGM sportsbook set up its props in match (game) or player categories. So, we’ll mix and match those and build a chronological menu of my favorite 2020 Super Bowl prop bet recommended plays, with varying degrees of risk/reward.

Favorite Super Bowl Prop Bets

Let’s start at the beginning. Or, because we can – let’s start before the beginning:

Super Bowl Prop Bet: Coin flip

Heads and tails are both at -104. (I’ll save you the research: Tails leads the all-time series, 28-25.)

Super Bowl Prop Bet: First play of the game

Then let’s go to the first play of the game — Run or Pass.

I’m telling whoever will listen that first play — pass at +125 is my value play of the game.

I want to spread out the plays and not have my action be first-quarter heavy, so I’ll skip some other early firsts and go with the:

Super Bowl Prop Bet: Time elapsed before first score

The eight-minute mark is the line of demarcation, and its an even-money prop. Then I’ll add is some potential 2-to-1, 3-to-1, 5-to-1 type action with…

Super Bowl Prop Bet: Defining what team and what score

Touchdown, field goal or safety are in play for each team, and here are BetMGM‘s odds:

  • 49ers field goal +375
  • Chiefs field goal +330
  • 49ers safety +5000
  • Chiefs safety +5500
  • 49ers touchdown +200
  • Chiefs touchdown +190

That brings in a bigger risk/reward factor after a few more level props.


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First-half distribution

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For some late first-quarter and second-quarter action, we can bring the FIRST QUARTER TOTAL and LAST-2 MINUTES/FIRST HALF TD props into play.

Let’s also include a couple player events that are hittable early:

  • Jimmy Garoppolo O/U on longest pass of 35.5 yards and
  • Garoppolo interception (Yes!)

are a fun combo that will have you rooting for downfield efforts caught by, well, anyone.

Let’s include a…

Super Bowl Prop Bet: Halftime total

First half totals:

  • 24.5 points: Over -134 / Under +110
  • 25.5 points: Over -129 / Under +105
  • 26.5 points: Over -115 / Under -106
  • 27.5 points: Over +105 / Under -129
  • 28.5 points: Over +120 / Under -154

Second-half Super Bowl Prop Betting

For third- and fourth-quarter activity, I like player O/U yardage totals (ex. GAROPPOLO — 200 PASSING YARDS, DAMIEN WILLIAMS – 100 RUSHING YARDS) more so than TDs. Those start to approach win/loss status in the second half. Pick two or three.

Supplement those with a couple longshots in the PLAYER TOUCHDOWN department. So, you might cash +116 on Tyreek Hill’s sixth catch and +260 on a Sammy Watkins touchdown grab: again, mixing and maxing when we expect events to hit and different price points.

Let’s close out our props with a few endgame, final-results driven plays. A big yard-count prop fits here…

Super Bowl Prop Bet: Mahomes passing yards

Patrick Mahomes passing O/U 350.5 yards pays at +240 for the Over and -204 on the Under, which is a fun one that you could be sweating out until the very last play of the game.

And wrap it all up with perhaps two or three win-by-x-points plays on the team side. Those will be big risk/reward plays to keep us looking forward the whole night.

Good luck!

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