Prop Bets for the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LII

There are few events that inspire the amount of betting action that the Super Bowl does each year. In addition to the conventional wagers, sports betting enthusiasts have over 400 different side, or prop, bets that they can choose from with regard to this game. You can bet on how many times President Trump will tweet during the game; you can bet on what national anthem performer Pink will wear (and what color her hair will be). In this article, we look at some prop bets that have to do with the New England Patriots — and that represent solid chances for you to take away some cash in the Super Bowl LII props.

Prop Bets for the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LII

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Which team will score last? New England (-135) / Philadelphia (+115)

Tom Brady has led 54 drives that brought the Patriots a win, either in the fourth quarter or in overtime. He delivered a huge comeback from a 28-3 hole in last year’s Super Bowl, and he brought the Patriots back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter last week. I’m picking the Patriots to win this game late — so it makes sense that I’d take them to put the last points on the board too.

Which player will win the MVP? (Tom Brady 1-2, Danny Amendola 25-1, Malcolm Butler 100-1)

I’m not listing Rob Gronkowski here because he’s still in the concussion protocol at this writing. Brady is a safe choice, because quarterbacks win the lion’s share of these awards, and if Brady has a good game and leads his team to a win at the age of 40, he’d be a favorite. However, Amendola won the MVP in the AFC Championship with two touchdown catches in the fourth quarter, and he does his best work in the playoffs. And Malcolm Butler? Well, he already delivered one Super Bowl win with a huge pick against Seattle. Can lightning strike twice?

How many times will Dion Lewis carry the ball?

• O/U 12.5)

How many rushing yards will he gain? (O/U 56.5)

The Philadelphia Eagles have a terrific defensive line. However, their pass rush and pass coverage have been somewhat better than their run defense, and the Eagles are likely to key on stopping Brady and the passing game. That should leave Lewis with some opportunities to pound the ball and get the occasional medium-range gain. Especially in the early going, when the teams are still feeling each other out, I see Lewis getting a good number of carries — so I’d go over on that. As far as the rushing yards? I might go over on that, but the Eagles could bottle him up. I feel more secure about the “over” on the carries.

How many passing yards will Tom Brady gain? (O/U 290.5)

In his last four postseasons, Brady has averaged 307.0, 306.0, 379.0 and 313.5 yards per game (with the 313.5 coming in the two postseason games so far). If the Eagles get out to an early lead, I expect to see the Patriots turn up the heat with their passing game, which means lots of throws for Brady — and could mean lots of yards. I would take the “over” with this prop.

How long will Brady’s longest completion be? (O/U 40.5)

When Brady starts leading the Patriots on one of his ruthless drives, the bomb is the rare exception. The passes between 10 and 25 yards, though, become his bread and butter. With the quality tackling that the Eagles bring, I’m taking the “under” here.

How long will the longest field goal be? (O/U 48.5)

Sure, Stephen Gostkowski has had his issues with extra points. But he’s also been clutch with field goals on the line, and he has the leg to get well over this mark. Of course, Eagles’ kicker Jake Elliott has a strong leg as well. But which one has the big-time postseason experience? I’d take the over here, no matter which kicker lines up to try it, but I think Gostkowski will be the one to knock it home.