Super Bowl LVIII odds: Player prop bets, long shots and more

Like those that came before it, Super Bowl LVIII will be defined by iconic performances.

Whether it be Joe Namath guaranteeing victory in Super Bowl III, Kurt Warner throwing for over 400 yards in Super Bowl XXXIV, or Jerry Rice going for 215 receiving yards with 11 catches and a touchdown in Super Bowl XXIII, the big game is where legends are made.

With the star power that will be present on the field in Vegas with names like Patrick Mahomes, Christian McCaffrey, Travis Kelce, Deebo Samuel, and more, there is all the potential in the world for another signature performance to be etched into the history books.

The DraftKings Sportsbook has a significant amount of prop bets and specials for Super Bowl LVIII, especially centered around star players.

With the offensive firepower in this game, both teams will be looking to put points on the board in a hurry. Any team to score 30-plus points is +110. This is one of my favorite bets for Super Bowl LVIII because you don’t need to pick a side to root for, you just need one team to break that 30-point threshold. In the last seven Super Bowls, at least one team has scored more than 30 points five times. 

Another special bet I am keeping an eye on is 49ers running back Christian McCaffery and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to score in each half. McCaffery is +400 and Kelce is +900. With the two being at minus odds to score anytime, the prop of scoring at least one touchdown in each half boosts the odds significantly and adds some juice to put behind two of the game’s main attractions.

Staying with the pass catchers, Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is +300 to lead the game in receiving yards. With Kelce drawing most of the attention, Rice has a prime opportunity to step up big for the Chiefs. Rice has led Kansas City in receiving yards in four out of their last seven games and his ability to stretch the field could pay dividends for Mahomes.

Looking at individual player parlays, these are more shots in the dark that will yield a big payday. I have my eye on Mahomes at a 25-plus-yard carry and one-plus rushing touchdown at +850. Mahomes has shown an ability to scramble with the football and could break a big run at some point in the game when the Chiefs need it most.

For the running backs, McCaffery and Kansas City’s Isiah Pacheco are +900 to each rush for over 100 yards. If you believe this game is going to be won on the ground, both sides have shown the ability to have an effective rushing attack. There would need to be some significant carries from both sides if this were to hit.

We are now less than a week from Super Bowl LVIII and the anticipation is only going to grow. It will be paramount to keep an eye on the lines and where the value is hidden before kickoff Sunday night. 

Odds courtesy of DraftKings. For more, click here. 

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