Super Bowl 59 is happening this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans. This event isn’t just about the football; it’s also a big day for betting. Many fans like to place bets on the spread, the over/under, or the money line. Recently, prop bets have gained popularity, making the betting experience even more exciting.
This year, the Kansas City Chiefs are slight favorites, listed at 1.5 points over the Philadelphia Eagles. The over/under for total points is set at 48.5. Many bettors are leaning toward the over, with more than 80% of the public backing that option. The money line shows Kansas City at -121, while the Eagles sit at +102.
Popular props this year feature players like Saquon Barkley, whose rushing yards are set at 109.5. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has an over/under of 60.5 receiving yards, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes is at 250.5 passing yards. Bettors will also be looking at bets like which team will score first and potential MVP candidates.
If you’re feeling adventurous with your bets, consider combining prop bets to create parlays. SportsLine’s predictive model has run simulations of this matchup over 10,000 times, identifying some great betting strategies based on those results.
This model has shown impressive results, gaining over $7,000 for $100 bettors since its start and boasting a 67% success rate on top-rated NFL picks within the current season. Looking at a more extended period, it has a favorable record on these picks going back to 2017.
For Sunday’s matchup, here are ten noteworthy prop bets to consider:
- Eagles +1.5: They cover in 54% of simulations.
- Over 49 Points: This option hits in 54% of simulations.
- Eagles Over 23.5 Points: The Eagles are projected to score 27 points.
- Isiah Pacheco Over 21.5 Rushing Yards: He runs for about 36 yards in simulations.
- Saquon Barkley Over 109.5 Rushing Yards: Expected to gain around 129 yards.
- Jalen Hurts Under 211.5 Passing Yards: Forecasted to throw for 163 yards.
- DeAndre Hopkins Over 11.5 Receiving Yards: Expected to have about 22 yards receiving.
- Dallas Goedert Under 49.5 Receiving Yards: Projected at 43 yards.
- Xavier Worthy as Anytime TD Scorer: He scores in 54% of simulations.
- A.J. Brown as Anytime TD Scorer: He scores in 58% of simulations.
With the Super Bowl quickly approaching, it’s an excellent time to explore these prop bets and consider how they might fit into your betting strategy!