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As the world gears up for Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, the staff at Sportsbook.ag provides our analysis on some of the betting action. In this story, we break down some of the key prop bets for the big game.
First score of the game
Touchdown (-150)
Any other score (+120)
Getting plus-money for this bet is definitely the way to go. Both teams should have poor field position to start the game with the Patriots giving up only 21.2 yards per kick return and the Seahawks allowing 24.1. Both offenses will likely be a bit conservative to open the game, and a field goal will most likely be the opening score.
Play:Any other score (+120)
Total interceptions thrown by both teams
OVER 1.5 (-155)
UNDER 1.5 (+125)
While both quarterbacks are not mistake-prone, both secondaries are just too good to not record multiple picks on Sunday. One interception each for Tom Brady, who has thrown at least 1 INT in eight of his past nine full games, and Russell Wilson, who tossed 4 INT in his last game, isn't a lot to ask.
Play:OVER 1.5 (-155)
Total touchdowns scored in the game
OVER 5.5 (-105)
UNDER 5.5 (-125)
For a nearly even money bet, six touchdowns is very attainable. The Patriots average 3.4 touchdowns per game this season while the Seahawks score 2.8 TD per game. With ideal playing conditions in Glendale, AZ, expect a high-scoring game with plenty of six-point plays.
Play: OVER 5.5 (-105)
Will the game be decided be exactly three points?
YES (+300)
NO (-400)
While all three Patriots Super Bowl wins have been by exactly three points, only three of the other 45 Super Bowls have been decided by exactly three points. None of New England's 18 games this season has featured a three-point winner, and the same goes for Seattle, which has zero three-point margins in 18 contests. And with the new overtime rules, a six-point final margin is just as common as a three-point finish.
Play:NO (-400)
Over/Under Jersey Number of Player to Score First TD?
OVER 29.5 (-135)
UNDER 29.5 (+105)
There are too many great players with jersey numbers below 30 to pass up on this plus-money bet. In addition to both quarterbacks, #12 Tom Brady and #3 Russell Wilson, the top two running backs in the game are #24 Marshawn Lynch and #27 LeGarrette Blount. There are also three great wide receivers with low numbers in #11 Julian Edelman, #15 Jermaine Kearse and #19 Brandon LaFell.
If you think a pick-six will occur first, #25 Richard Sherman, #29 Earl Thomas, #24 Darrelle Revis and #25 Kyle Arrington can all find the end zone.
Play: UNDER 29.5 (+105)
Log on to Sportsbook.ag to get in on the action as you can find a large list of prop bets here, along with many others.
