Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite bets for Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
LUNCH MONEY BETS
For the people who live under a rock and don't know what Lunch Money Bets are, these are non-official picks that we throw $5-10 or so on to make some long shot money for fun. Here we go!
Race to 20 Rushing Yards (DraftKings)
Kadarius Toney (+9000)
This is a first quarter special on Kadarius Toney. If the Chiefs attempt to pull some trickery in the first quarter or a screen play turns into a rushing attempt, well this crazy value in my opinion on a gadget player like Toney.
Toney only has one rushing attempt on the season for 20-plus yards. With just Kansas City, Toney has four rush attempts of 11, 14, 14 and 32 yards out of six on the year.
He recorded a rushing attempt of 14 yards in the postseason versus the Jaguars, so there could be something here, but probably not. The thrill will be fun while it lasts and if hits, well $1 wins $90, so do what you will.
Last Touchdown Scorer (FanDuel)
Eagles Defense (+3700)
Chiefs Defense (+3800)
We've witnessed a few games end with a defensive touchdown this season and it would sure be an interesting way to end this game.
Outcomes for this range from either Jalen Hurts or Patrick Mahomes to throws a pick-six or we see a scoop-and-score, or maybe we get the classic backyard B.S. lateral that NFL games love to end on and a player returns it for a touchdown. Either way, these are long shots that could happen and for a few bucks, I think it's a fun way to end the Super Bowl.
Same Game Parlay on FanDuel (+5198)
Eagles ML
Jalen Hurts Anytime TD
Alternate Total Under 57.5
Travis Kelce Over 7.5 Receptions
Quez Watkins Under 12.5 Receiving Yards
Jerick McKinnon Under 19.5 Rushing Yards
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Under 36.5 Receiving Yards
I am fading McKinnon, MVS and Watkins in this matchup. All three players have challenging matchups.
McKinnon should have more receiving yards than rushing, while Watkins hasn't ran more than 11 routes in any game this season. MVS is coming off a huge game in the AFC Championship, which makes this an ideal fade spot with every receiver and eight end expected to be available for the Chiefs.
I am on the Eagles ML and Under, so I teased the Under up a touchdown and ended it with Jalen Hurts anytime touchdown. If Hurts wins MVP, a rushing score will likely be involved. Hurts is the king of the QB sneak right now and has 15 rushing touchdowns on the entire year.
Same Game Parlay on FanDuel (+2578)
Eagles ML
Jalen Hurts Anytime TD
Alternate Total Under 57.5
Travis Kelce 50+ Receiving Yards
Dallas Goedert 25+ Receiving Yards
Jerick McKinnon Under 19.5 Rushing Yards
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Under 36.5 Receiving Yards
Same breakdown on McKinnon and MVS and the top three legs. Swapped out Kelce's receptions with him to record 50+ receiving yards and swapped out Watkins' yards with Goedert to total 25 or more receiving yards.
Kelce is 13-4 to 50+ yards in his postseason career and Goedert is 3-2 in five playoff games with at least one target, plus 4-1 to the Over in his past five (23 yards in the Under). I feel like both tight ends are safe alternative options for the Super Bowl.
MY OFFICIAL CARD
Risk 2u: Jerick McKinnon Under 23.5 Rushing Yards (-120) -- Read Here
Risk 2u: Philadelphia Eagles ML (-125) -- Read Here
1u: Travis Kelce Over 7.5 Receptions (+120) -- Read Here
1u: Chiefs vs Eagles Under 51.0 (-110) -- Read Here
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