The 20 best player prop bets for the Super Bowl
Who has two thumbs and will be betting at least one prop on Super Bowl Sunday? Probably you, dear reader.
Here are our 20 favorite individual player props, with many more prop bets to come later in the week.
Patriots RB James White: Under 52.5 receiving yards (+114)
The Rams only allowed 28.3 receiving yards to opposing running backs this season, good for No. 3 in the league. James White has surpassed 52 yards through the air just once in his previous six games.
Patriots WR Chris Hogan: Over 39.5 receiving yards (-114)
The Rams were one of the worst secondaries against opposing No. 1 receivers all season, but cornerback Aqib Talib is now back in the fold and could change that. We're looking for Chris Hogan to step up as a secondary option for quarterback Tom Brady.
Patriots WR Julian Edelman's longest reception: Under 23.5 yards (-115)
How much longer can Julian Edelman run amok in the secondary? We'll pay to find out, but a huge gain is unlikely.
Rams QB Jared Goff: Over 281.5 passing yards (-120)
New England's secondary can be attacked and it's one that wasn't tested all that much during the regular season. Jared Goff hasn't been given a ton of credit this postseason, but you can expect head coach Sean McVay to put him in a position to succeed with two weeks of preparation.
Goff: record first passing TD of game (EVEN)
The Patriots have a knack for slow starts in Super Bowls, which might give Goff some extra time to get this prop home.
Goff: Super Bowl MVP (+250)
Seven of the previous nine MVP winners have unsurprisingly been quarterbacks. If the Rams pull this one out, Goff will be the driving force.
Goff: Over 2 touchdown passes (-115)
Yes, we really expect Goff to light it up.
Rams LB Cory Littleton: Over 8.5 tackles and assists (-114)
Cory Littleton has been all over the field for the Rams this season and should be busy in the middle of the field against a methodical Patriots offense.
Rams RB Todd Gurley: longest reception Over 12.5 yards (-105)
Todd Gurley has collected only 6 yards through the air this postseason, but we expect him to become more of a focal point in the passing game on Sunday.
Gurley: Over 102.5 rushing and receiving yards (-115)
This falls in line with the aforementioned blurb. He's had two weeks to recover from a lingering injury and should see plenty of touches.
Patriots RB Sony Michel: Under 0.5 receptions (-115)
The Patriots get plenty of running backs involved in the passing game but Sony Michel isn't typically one of them. He's caught a pass in only one of his previous six contests.
No special teams or defensive touchdown scored (-200)
Playing this at -200 might be a bit chalky as these can be unpredictable, but the two teams combined for just nine special teams/defensive touchdowns all season long.
Rams P Johnny Hekker's shortest punt: Over 37.5 yards (-115)
McVay's isn't the biggest gambler but he's savvy, and one would think he'd be aggressive if the Rams' offense sits in no man's land. Johnny Hekker isn't expected to be punting all too often anyway, so take the over on his shortest punt.
Patriots CB Devin McCourty: Over 5.5 tackles and assists (-115)
Devin McCourty and the Patriots' secondary could be especially busy in the defensive backfield with what we expect to be a ton of downfield plays for the Rams.
Rams WR Josh Reynolds: Over 3.5 receptions (+110)
Josh Reynolds has taken on a bigger role since Cooper Kupp went down with a season-ending injury, seeing 6.5 targets per game after Kupp exited the fold.
Patriots WR Phillip Dorsett: anytime touchdown (+300)
Phillip Dorsett comes into the Super Bowl having scored a touchdown in each of the previous three games and matches up with a Rams secondary that is No. 24 in the NFL in DVOA against receivers who aren't No. 1 or No. 2 options.
Patriots WR Cordarrelle Patterson: anytime touchdown (+700)
This is strictly a value play on an electric playmaker who boasts the speed to score any time the ball's in his hands.
Rams: Under 1.5 sacks (+155)
The Patriots' success down the stretch can be largely attributed to how well they've protected Brady. The Rams can get after the quarterback, but head coach Bill Belichick figures to have a game plan that can slow down the rush.
Rams DT Aaron Donald: Under 4.5 tackles and assists (-110)
Aaron Donald is the X-factor in getting after Brady, but he's had two or fewer tackles in four of the previous six.
Rams RB C.J. Anderson: Under 10.5 rushing attempts (-138)
C.J. Anderson's been a terrific story through the postseason but with so much on the line, the lion's share of carries will go to Gurley.
(Props were taken from Bovada, BetOnline, and Bet365. Be sure to shop for the best numbers on your wagers.)
Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.