The big game is nearly here, and we are all looking forward to Sunday night. The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs for the Lombardi trophy with an exciting contest expected.
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The season so far
The Philadelphia Eagles strolled through the regular season with a 14-3 record and finishing as the number one seed. At no point did they look in any trouble of getting the number one seed and are considered one of the most complete teams in the NFL.
After having the bye in the Wildcard round they then went on to comfortably beat the New York Giants in the divisional round. Then they beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Championship game. It was another comfortable win but mainly due to 49ers QB, Brock Purdy, going out injured early in the game.
The Kansas City Chiefs also finished with a 14-3 record and with the number one seed in the AFC this season. Although they haven’t been as explosive this year as they have been in the past they still looked a quality outfit.
Being the number one seed meant a week off for the Chiefs and then they had a reasonably comfortable win against the Jaguars in the divisional round. Next up was the Cincinnati Bengals which was a tight contest but the Chiefs managed to scrape through with a final second field goal.
Team news
The Eagles are going into this game with no new injury concerns and are looking as good as a team can going into a Superbowl. The only real concern they have is with QB Jalen Hurts. Hurts missed time at the end of the season due to a shoulder injury but has played through the playoffs.
Although he has played all the way through the playoffs, he has admitted that it is a concern. “I’m getting there. I’ve made it clear this whole time it’s something I’m dealing with.” Despite that he has still looked good and will be starting.
Kansas City are not so lucky and have got a few injury concerns going into this game. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kadarius Toney are both questionable with knee and ankle problems respectively, but both are looking good to play.
The defence has a few concerns as well with Willie Gay and L’Jarius Sneed both questionable as well. On top of that there is still a worry with Patrick Mahomes and his ankle. Although he has played through the playoffs with it, there is still a concern that it will affect his movement in this game.
What you should be betting on
See below our best bets for this years Super Bowl.
Eagles -1.5 handicap
Moneyline and Handicap
The moneyline for this game doesn’t really appeal because the handicap is so close, so that feels like a better option. At 4/5 the Eagles seem like a good option with a -1.5 handicap. The fact that it’s within a field goal score makes it more appealing than just the moneyline market.
Under Points
This game feels like it should be a shootout with both offences showing how good they can be during the season. However, we all know that defence wins championships and so the points line at 51.5 does seem high. At 4/5 it does seem like a decent price for a game that normally hits the under.
Jalen Hurts to score a touchdown
Philadelphia Eagles
The run game is huge for the Philadelphia Eagles and although the Chiefs are good against the run, you feel their o-line can match it. Jalen Hurts is a big touchdown option for the Eagles and at 23/20 is a good price. Another runner for the Eagles that you should be looking at is Miles Sanders at 7/5.
Another player who is a good option is wide receiver Devonta Smith. He is considered the second option on the Eagles receiving core and so won’t face the best defensive players. At 31/20 he is a decent price and is worth a bet.
Marques Valdes-Scantling to score a touchdown
Philadelphia Eagles
The run game is huge for the Philadelphia Eagles and although the Chiefs are good against the run, you feel their o-line can match it. Jalen Hurts is a big touchdown option for the Eagles and at 23/20 is a good price. Another runner for the Eagles that you should be looking at is Miles Sanders at 7/5.
Another player who is a good option is wide receiver Devonta Smith. He is considered the second option on the Eagles receiving core and so won’t face the best defensive players. At 31/20 he is a decent price and is worth a bet.
