Two more prop plays to pass the time before kickoff of Super Bowl LIV (best available odds at U.S. sportsbooks):
The plays
First team to score — 49ers (-110): For whatever reasons, the Chiefs are the horse that gets a slow break out of the gate but comes on strong in the stretch. Confident in his comeback ability, Patrick Mahomes never panics. K.C. has trailed 10-0, 24-0 and 14-0 in its past three playoff games. Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling script has led to the 49ers being fast starters. They have scored first in 12 of their 18 games this season.
Will the game be decided by exactly three points? — Yes (+375): Sometimes you just want to take a shot on a plus-price prop for entertainment. I project a 27-24 final, so I’ll take the shot. The price is fair considering four of the past 16 Super Bowls were decided by a field goal. It has not happened since Baltimore beat San Francisco, 34-31, seven years ago. In what is basically a pick ’em game, this prop has a decent shot to hit.
