The best Super Bowl LV wagers are the ones that have some risk, a good payout and are within the realm of possibility. So, while Cameron Brate may score the game’s first touchdown or win Super Bowl MVP, neither are good bets despite the lucrative odds. However, as we learned from the NFC Championship Game, favorites aren’t always the smart play.
For player prop bets, the sweet spot is between +400 and +1500. This area features a lot of events that are by no means locks but do have a chance of happening. The best Super Bowl LV wagers can all be described that way.
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The best Super Bowl LV wagers from The Touchback
Travis Kelce or Tyreek Hill to score and Kansas City Chiefs win (+130)
If you think the Kansas City Chiefs are winning Super Bowl LV, one, if not both, of these guys will need to score a touchdown. This bet is more appealing than the moneyline which is -165. And if you’re on the Tampa Bay bandwagon. Mike Evans to score and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win is +400.
Travis Kelce or Tyreek Hill to win Super Bowl MVP (+1100)
Patrick Mahomes has been good this season, but Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill have done the heavy lifting, especially in the playoffs. Kelce in particular has been awesome. The tight end has gone for over 100 yards receiving in both playoff games along with scoring three touchdowns. That being said, Hill did score three times during the week 12 contest between the Bucs and Chiefs.
Mike Evans to score 1st touchdown of Super Bowl LV (+1000)
When these two teams faced off during the regular season, Mike Evans had a pair of touchdown grabs. We also know that Tom Brady will target him a ton when the Buccaneers are close to the end zone. This is a long shot, but well within the realm of possibility.
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The best Super Bowl LV wagers may also be losers
The thing about the Super Bowl is the game can be tough to predict. That means there may be a desire to go crazy with your football betting. Wagering on a safety to be the first points or the Buccaneers and Chiefs D/ST to both score a touchdown may pay out handsomely, but they are also foolish.
