Super Bowl XLIV Props: The Best Prop Bets at BetUS.com
by Badger of Predictem.com
If you haven’t checked out my original article about betting on Super Bowl proposition bets at BoDog, you might want to read that one first.
Otherwise, let’s get to the best prop bets available at another fine offshore sportsbook BetUS.
PLAYER PROPS
The player props at BetUS offer a little less to choose from, but that may be due to the game still being a week away. They may add more options as the game gets closer, but for now here are the ones I found worthy (if any prop bet is truly worthy).
Player to score first TD in the game – Lance Moore (14-to-1)
I’m really going out on a limb here, but I’m expecting the Colts to have a little trouble with the Saints speed on the outside. If the Jets Braylon Edwards can get loose behind the Colts secondary for a long one (specifically rookie corner Jacob Lacey), since all of the Saints receivers are faster than Edwards you can bet they’ll try a few times. I’m going with Moore only because he offers the highest odds.
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Player to record the first pass interception – Jabari Greer (9-to-1)
Greer is great at squatting on routes and stepping in front of the slant pattern, the same type of play Manning hit Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie for repeatedly over and over against the Vikings. Greer jumps the route and gets one on Manning.
Peyton Manning total TD passes – Over 2.5 (even), under 2.5 (-140)
Despite the pick he’ll throw to Greer above, he’ll rebound nicely and have a solid game. The oldest son of Archie can throw three TDs in his sleep, so I’ll take even money that he does it in primetime too.
TEAM PROPS
First Scoring play of the game – Colts TD pass (2.5-to-1)
It’s the lowest odds of the list, but at 2.5 to 1, it’s really not a bad prop at all. If the Colts get the ball and drive down the field and score, which is entirely possible, you double up. Not bad if you ask me.
Team to score the longest touchdown – Saints (+110) or Colts (-140)
Both teams have the potential to bust any pass into a big one, but the Saints have more game-breakers and speed, so I’m taking the better odds and going with New Orleans at +110.
First score of the game – TD (-200) any other score (+150)
If you don’t think the Colts will score the first points on a TD pass (prop above 2.5-to-1), you can hedge that bet and hope they forced into a short field goal. Either way, with any other score listed at +150 it may be worth a shot.
Score in the Last 2 minutes of 1st half – Yes (-300), No (+220)
This is a pretty risky prop considering both teams are great at the 2-minute drill, and can score in an instant, but I’ll take my chances with this risky prop. Missed field goal, bad field position, a forced throw into coverage, there are so many things that can happen, so I’ll say No and try and cash in on the +220 odds.
Team to have the most punts – Saints (-145), Colts (+115)
The Colts have a less risk-taking coach and a more stable defense, so I see them playing the game of field position a little more then the Saints. So while it may seem a stretch, but again, I’ll take my chances that the Colts will punt more not because they’re losing but because they’re playing the game of field position.
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