The Super Bowl is now just one day away. Aside from some late injury news, you should have a pretty good idea of the bets you want to make on a big game. (And if you don’t, maybe grab a ticket. There will be NBA games and college round on Sunday.)
Without further ado, here are the ones I really like from the very general to the very specific.
Cincinnati Bengals +4 (-110)
I really think we’re going to have a good game on Sunday, and if it’s anything like the rest of the knockouts, that means one is decided by one goal. on the field. I completely understand why Rams are so popular. They’re probably the better team, definitely more experienced, they play at home and they’re where a lot of people think they’ll be at the end of the season. So why are they favored with only four points? Some of these are sportsbooks playing on the market, but with so much professional and entertainment money out there, it’s also safe to admit that this Bengals team is more than just a good story. They are a good team.
Cincinnati Bengals ML (+170)
Admittedly this is a bit amusing. I’m not from Cincinnati or LA, but I’m definitely more of a fan of Bengalis and their stories. If you are going to make a throw-in bet, you can also make this bet. Then you can tell guys and girls at work that you were right and can prove it. Scoring is the more professional approach, but I’m taking it too. (Full disclosure: I have a free bet and want a bigger reward.) So far, Cincinnati is leading 2-0 SU as the underdog in the knockout stages. Why not one more?
Cincinnati Bengals over 21.5 (-110)
The Rams have the best defense the Bengals have ever seen in the knockout stages, but keeping Cincinnati out has been a tough one throughout the season – their running and throwing abilities have led to plenty of points. They average 27 points per game in the regular season and have surpassed this in two-thirds of their knockout matches so far. I like the Bengals pushing the popular Rams, but winning teenage games really isn’t their style. They will post a score unless the game is a disaster. If you play the last game of the season where they have had a starter break, the Bengals have been below this number three times a year, so the odds are on your side as well.
The first to reach more than 20 yards: Kupp vs. Chase (Chase +132)
I must admit that I have not seen this bet before. These are the top two ball receivers in the game, so it’s an exciting game, especially right now with no idea who will foul first. Not paying a premium with Chase seems like a great value, but if the Rams get the ball first, we’ll break a sweat. Either player can go 20 yards the first time their team has the ball, and both teams are good at making sure they don’t forget to use their best weapons. This one is available at different yardage levels, but why not strike early?
Total number of bags for both teams above 5.5 (+100)
Cincinnati’s biggest weakness is defending defenders. They’re third in the NFL in terms of sacks allowed during the regular season, and the Rams have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL. The Rams are better at defending the back four but are still left with nearly two sacks per game in the regular season. I like this from both sides. I definitely think the Rams will bring the heat, but Cincinnati can also be intimidating. The Bengals fired Patrick Mahomes four times in the AFC Championship Game. Getting contributions from both defenses makes this a great bet.
