By Larry Rupp
The time has finally arrived. Super Bowl 56 is here as the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 13. It will all go down at SoFi Stadium and there’s countless ways that fans looking to bet on the game can get in on the action.
It’s important to remember that you do not have to pick which team will win the game in order to cash some bets, though. Instead, targeting certain players can pay off in a big way. With that being said, let’s take a look at three of the top player props. All odds are according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tee Higgins Over 69.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
It’s surprising to see this line below 70 considering Tee Higgins has racked up at least 96 receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last two playoff games. The Clemson product isn’t just benefitting from some long receptions, either. Higgins ranks second amongst Cincinnati pass-catchers with 23 targets in the postseason and is averaging a healthy 14.9 yards per catch during that span.
It’s worth noting that the Rams have looked underwhelming against top-tier passing attacks in 2021, too. In fact, Los Angeles allowed the fourth-most receiving yards to the position during the regular season (2,950) as well as the third-most receptions (240). Star cornerback Jalen Ramsey will likely be tasked with covering Ja’Marr Chase. That’ll give Higgins more than enough opportunities to cash this over. Everything lines up for the 23-year-old to ball out.
Joe Burrow to Tee Higgins for 44 yards 🚀
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 30, 2022
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/CyZAwFhRvT
Joe Burrow Under 11.5 Rushing Yards
This line is simply too inflated. Joe Burrow has rushed for at least 12 yards in just three of his 19 games this season. Of course, the increased total has a lot to do with his performance in the AFC Championship game. The second-year pro gathered 25 yards on the ground on 5 carries and looked willing to run at any given time against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Facing the Rams is a much tougher matchup, though. Fans may think that Cincinnati’s offensive line struggles will cause Burrow to scramble all day long. However, Los Angeles ranked No. 3 in the NFL with 50 sacks during the regular season despite finishing No. 24 in pressure percentage. That means that when they are able to get into the backfield, it usually results in a loss of yards.
The Rams defensive strategy limited the 49ers to just two successful runs on 20 carries.
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) February 1, 2022
» 2nd-lowest rushing success rate (10.0%) allowed by any defense in a game this season#SFvsLAR | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/Wb4dymJzzl
Odell Beckham Jr. Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+120)
Odell Beckham Jr. is playing his final game before entering free agency in the offseason, which makes it the perfect time for him to reach the end zone. After all, he has scored 6 touchdowns in 10 games played with the Rams since being acquired in a midseason trade. It’s safe to say Beckham isn’t going to see a lack of targets, either. The former LSU standout has hauled in 19 of his 23 looks during the playoffs.
The Bengals are going to be determined to stop WR Cooper Kupp from running up and down the field. The possibility that head coach Zac Taylor decides to double the All-Pro would only give Beckham a better chance of finding the open gaps in the defense. This is a bet that could cash before the highly-anticipated halftime show even starts.
What has made the @RamsNFL and Odell Beckham Jr. an ideal match?
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) February 3, 2022
@criscarter80 breaks it down. pic.twitter.com/ULrULMBgTw
Picture Credit: Alexander Jonesi
