Updated Super Bowl MVP Odds: Betting Analysis of the Top Candidates

 

Previous Betting News

Super Bowl weekend is here, which means that it’s time to start finalizing where you want your betting dollars to go on Sunday. Most of you probably already have some idea how you are going to play the big game in terms of the straight up and spread picks, but what about some of the props? One of the great things about the Super Bowl is that there are literally countless ways to spread out your wagers, but that also means trying to figure out how to best spend your money to optimize your chances of walking away a winner on Sunday night. One wager that seems difficult, but which can actually be narrowed down quite a bit, is the Super Bowl MVP. It is generally always an offensive player that wins it, and very commonly the winning QB. Let’s take a look at the current SB MVP odds, after which I will make my prediction.

 

Updated Top Candidates For Super Bowl MVP And Their Odds

Patrick Mahomes (+117)

Given what Mahomes has done in his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, it is no surprise to see him in as the favorite to win the MVP. He has been here before and will not feel the pressure in the same way as other players do. The knock against Mahomes on Sunday is that he may still be dealing with an ankle injury, plus he may be missing some key pieces on the offense. That said, if the Chiefs win under these circumstances, Mahomes could be a shoo-in.

 

Jalen Hurts (+121)

It still seems strange to believe that Hurts started the season with a lot of fans still unsure whether he was the answer at QB or not. That discussion is now well and truly over, as it has become clear that the Eagles need Hurts under center. He missed 2 games through injury in the regular season, with Philly losing both of those outings. It stands to reason that if the Eagles come away with the win, it will Likely be Hurts leading the charge.

 

Travis Kelce (+1250)

Okay, so if you are planning to go with Kelce to win the MVP, you are somewhat betting against history. No tight end has ever been named the MVP in the championship game, but if any player can break that streak, it would be Kelce. As mentioned earlier, there are some doubts about the health of a couple of Chiefs receivers, so it stands to reason that Mahomes is going to need to rely very heavily on Kelce. He might not be a bad bet of you fancy taking a bit of a chance.

 

A.J. Brown (+1600)

This is another pick that has to be considered a risk, especially since Brown’s stats in the postseason have dropped off when compared to the regular season. That said, the Eagles have been leaning on the run game in the playoffs, so if they have to open things up in the Super Bowl, Brown is going to be the #1 target.

Okay, so the time has come to make a pick. It may not be the most exciting selection, but I think it will be Mahomes who takes it. He is a game changer, and his experience in these situations makes him a worthy favorite.

 

 

Previous Betting News

If you want to win betting on the Super Bowl MVP each year, simply pick the quarterback of whichever team you think will win the big game. Alas, this year it’s almost a pick’em with the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles as 1-point favorites on the NFL odds against the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.

The MVP has come from the winning team every year except 1971, when Dallas linebacker Chuck Howley won the award despite the Cowboys’ loss in Super Bowl V to the Baltimore Colts. Harvey Martin and Randy White were named co-MVPs of Super Bowl XII, the only time co-MVPs have been chosen

The MVP favorite this time is Eagles QB Jalen Hurts with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes next at +125 – and then there’s a huge drop-off to Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce at +1200.

Mahomes is going to win his second regular-season MVP and looks to join a rare club of two-time Super Bowl MVPs as well. Three years ago, the Chiefs beat the 49ers 31-20 in the Super Bowl and Mahomes was the MVP. In the fourth quarter, Mahomes helped the Chiefs erase a 10-point deficit with three consecutive touchdown drives. He finished 26-of-42 for 286 yards with three total touchdowns (two passing, one rushing), two interceptions and a 78.6 passer rating.

He joined Tom Brady (Super Bowl XLIX) and Terry Bradshaw (XIV) as the only players to win Super Bowl MVP despite throwing multiple interceptions. At the time, Mahomes became the youngest quarterback to be named Super Bowl MVP, joining Brady as the only ones to do so before turning 25. Mahomes didn’t play well in his last Super Bowl trip two years ago, however, as Kansas City was dominated in a loss to Brady and the Bucs.

After throwing two TD passes in the AFC title game win over Cincinnati, Mahomes now has 32 career touchdown passes in the playoffs, matching Dan Marino for the eighth-most in NFL history. It was his 10th career playoff win and he is now the youngest quarterback in league history to win double-digit playoff games.

Hurts, who will play in his first Super Bowl, probably will finish second in regular-season MVP voting. In the NFC title game win over San Francisco, Hurts completed 15-of-25 passes for 121 yards, adding 11 carries for 39 additional yards and a touchdown.

Thirty-five years after Doug Williams became the first Black quarterback to start in the Super Bowl, this Super Bowl will have two Black starting quarterbacks for the first time.

"To be on the world stage and have two Black quarterbacks start in the Super Bowl, I think it’s special, and I’ve learned more and more about the history of the Black quarterback since I’ve been in this league,” Mahomes said Thursday. "The guys that came before me and Jalen set the stage for this, and now, I’m just glad that we can kind of set the stage for guys that are kids that are coming up now.

No tight end has ever won Super Bowl MVP but if one is ever going to, it will likely be Kelce. He was iffy for the AFC title game with a back injury but had seven catches for 78 yards and a touchdown. Kelce now has the second-most receiving yards (1,467) in NFL postseason history, trailing only Jerry Rice (2,245). His 17 consecutive playoff games with three or more receptions marks the longest streak in league history.

Mahomes and Kelce have connected for 13 career touchdowns in the postseason, making them the second-most productive duo in NFL playoff history. Only the New England Patriots’ Brady and Rob Gronkowski (15 touchdowns) teamed up for more scores in the playoffs.

No running back has won the Super Bowl MVP Award this century. Philly’s Miles Sanders is +2200 and Kansas City’s Isaiah Pacheco, a seventh-round rookie, is +4500. Could a kicker win MVP for the first time? That likely would only happen in a defensive battle and that’s very unlikely in this one as the Chiefs were the AFC’s top-scoring team and the Eagles were No. 1 in the NFC.

 

Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker is +15000 as is Philadelphia counterpart Jake Elliott.

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Previous Betting News

Betting on Super Bowl prop bets has become big over the last few years. With billions of dollars bet on the Super Bowl each year, we have to think that a good chunk of that money has been placed on some sort of prop bet.

One bet that many people like to throw some money down on is who will win the game’s Most Valuable Player award. We’ve got some analysis for you to look at when choosing who you want to bet on to win the Super Bowl MVP award. Let’s take a look at the Super Bowl MVP Odds.

 

Super Bowl LVI MPV Odds

The Quarterbacks

The NFL revolves around the quarterback position. When you’re looking at potential winners of the Super Bowl MVP, the first place you should look at is the quarterback position. Of the last 11 Super Bowl MVPs, eight of them were quarterbacks.

In looking at this year’s quarterbacks, Joe Burrow is a +215 to win the MVP. Burrow has a history of playing well in big games. He brought the Bengals back from a 21-3 deficit to win the AFC Championship game.

Burrow also led the LSU Tigers to an NCAA championship. Joe seems to have the “It” factor, so we’ll see if that leads him to a Super Bowl victory.

Matthew Stafford is a +130 to win the award. Stafford is finally getting his shot to play in the Super Bowl. After many frustrating years in Detroit, he is finally on a winning team, and he’s led them to a Super Bowl. We’ll see if he takes advantage of this opportunity.

The pressure will be on him, as his Rams are the favorite; we shall see if he can handle things and lead the Rams to a victory.

 

Cooper Kupp +600

Kupp has been tremendous all season. He is one of the main reasons that the Rams are where they are at. Teams have done everything to try and stop him, but no one has figured out a way to slow him down.

We know that the Bengals defensive game plan will revolve around stopping Kupp, but he always seems to find a way to get open in crucial situations.

 

Aaron Donald +550

Donald may very well be the best defensive player in the league. He affects the game so much from his position on the defensive line. Late in the NFC Championship game, Donald was getting into the backfield and making Jimmy Garoppolo have to scramble.

While Donald may not have the greatest stats, he finds ways to make things difficult for the opposing team.

 

Ja’Marr Chase +1400

The rookie wide receiver has had a tremendous year for the Bengals. It was Burrow that persuaded the Bengals to draft Chase instead of taking an offensive lineman with the #5 selection in last year’s NFL Draft.

That decision has paid off big, as Chase was the Bengals leading receiver this year. He’ll likely be covered by Jalen Ramsey for much of the game, but Ramsey tends to give up some big plays. If Chase can make a couple of big catches, he could win the award.

 

 

Previous Betting News

The NFL is officially back this week with the kickoff of the Hall of Fame Game. The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first game of the year. As teams are looking to finish up training camp, who will be the teams to look for this year?

After the Los Angeles Rams defied all the odds, they finally brought home a championship to Los Angeles. Let’s take a look at the NFL Betting predictions for the upcoming 2022-23 season and teams.

 

Early Betting Predictions for the Approaching 2022-23 NFL Season

Favorites to win Super Bowl LVII

It is expected to be a competitive year in the NFL and you can see that by looking at the odds to win Super Bowl LVII. The Buffalo Bills take home the honor of being the team to beat in the NFL this season as they have the best odds entering the preseason. You can bet on Josh Allen and the Bills at +590 odds.

Coming in at runner-up is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The oddsmakers have all learned to rarely bet against Tom Brady and after an abbreviated retirement, Brady is back and looking for ring number eight. The Buccaneers have +690 odds to win the Lombardi Trophy.

The team that has been able to stop the Buffalo Bills for the past few seasons have the third-best odds coming into preseason. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make a statement this year and reclaim their spot at the top of the food chain. They are without one key asset from the last few seasons, Tyreek Hill, but you can bet on the Chiefs at +950 odds.

Lastly, for the possible super bowl champions, the reigning champions, the Los Angeles Rams, have +1025 odds to repeat. Matthew Stafford is looking for another incredible season in his new home in Los Angeles.

 

Favorites to win the conference

As you could suggest above, the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the favorites to win their respective conferences.

The Bills have +310 odds to win the AFC. The Buccaneers have +300 odds to win the NFC.

 

Favorite to win MVP

The MVP possibles board is filled full with quarterbacks this season. For good reason, the last time a non-quarterback won the award was Adrian Peterson back in 2012. The oddsmakers are really expecting a big year from the Buffalo Bills because they are expecting a big year from their quarterback, Josh Allen.

Allen is the top favorite to win the award, which would be his first, at +700 odds. The 2018 NFL MVP, Patrick Mahomes, is looking for his second as he sits in second place at +830 odds to win the MVP.

To find a non-quarterback, you have to go down to the 17th best odds for Derrick Henry to win the MVP. Following him is fellow running back Jonathan Taylor. Henry holds odds of +4900 while Taylor holds odds of +5000.

 

Favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year

In what was a lackluster draft class in 2022, the award is wide open for the taking. Looking at the board, Kenny Pickett the quarterback from the University of Pittsburgh is the favorite at +570.

The next best odds come from Drake London, +700, and Breece Hall, +750.

 

 

Previous Betting News

There are a seemingly endless number of prop bets available for the Super Bowl, and while some require a bit of luck to win, there are others that are easier than most to pick a winner with. The Super Bowl MVP certainly falls into that category, especially if you look back at what has happened over the years. Since 2004, the winner of the MVP has been either a quarterback or a wide receiver all but twice. A pair of linebackers broke up the run, but more often than not, it’s an offensive player that wins. The winning QB has won the MVP 3 of the last 4 times, so that potentially narrows down your options even further. Let’s take a look at some of the favorites to win it this year so you can place your bets against their Super Bowl MVP odds.

 

Super Bowl MVP Betting Analysis

Patrick Mahomes (-125)

From the moment that Patrick Mahomes stepped on the field for the Kansas City Chiefs, you had a feeling that something special was happening. It did not take long for the young QB to lead the Chiefs to a Super Bowl, and now he is backing looking for another. The Chiefs are favorites to win this weekend, so given what we know about past MVP winners, it is not a surprise that Mahomes is the favorite to bag his second-straight MVP award. You need to go all the way back to 1980 to find the last time a player won consecutive MVP awards, so maybe this could be seen as a risky bet.

 

Tom Brady (+175)

I think it’s fair to say that we have passed the point where the GOAT discussion has been put to rest. Tom Brady moved to a new team this past offseason and immediately turned them into a contender. The Bucs got hot at the right time and the stars seem to be aligning, as this will be the first time that a team had played in the Super Bowl on home field. Brady will be looking for his 5^th Super Bowl MVP this Sunday, but he already has the most in NFL history.

 

Travis Kelce (+1000)

In the history of the Super Bowl, we have never seen a tight end win the MVP award, but we have an opportunity to see that streak broken by Travis Kelce this weekend. Kelce may be a tight end, but he puts up numbers like a wide receiver and is a favorite target of Mahomes. This is a guy who has put together 5-straight 1000+ yard season, including over 1400 this year, which was a career best. If he can top 100 yards and get in the end zone a couple of times, he might just nab the award.

 

Tyreek Hill (+1000)

Last season, the Chiefs came from behind to win the Super Bowl, with Patrick Mahomes putting the team on his shoulders in the 4^th quarter and leading them to victory. He was a deserving MVP, but a strong case could also have been made for Hill, who had 9 receptions for 105 yards. He did not get into the end zone, which ultimately cost him, but a similar type of performance on Sunday might see him in the running again.

 

 

Previous Betting News

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Thanks to the expert analysis and prediction that you’re about to get on the possible Super Bowl 51 MVP winner, you’re going to be able to maximize your chances of cashing in on this fun-filled, yet value-packed wager.

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Super Bowl 51 Betting Analysis Reveals MVP Odds & Picks

Super Bowl MVP History

Legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr won the MVP of the first two Super Bowls while fellow quarterbacks Joe Montana and Tom Brady are the only players to ever win three Super Bowl MVP awards. Former Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller Terry Bradshaw and current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning have also won two Super Bowl MVP awards, though Starr and Bradshaw are the only players to have won it in consecutive years.

The MVP has come from the winning team every year except 1971, when Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley won the award by picking off two passes and forcing one fumble. Now legendary Dallas Cowboys defensive end Harvey Martin and linebacker Randy White were named co-MVPs of Super Bowl 12, which marks the only time co-MVP were selected.

Quarterbacks have taken home the MVP hardware 27 times in 50 affairs. Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame running back Marcus Allen is the youngest player to have won the award (23) while fellow Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (Denver Broncos) is the oldest player to ever take hoe the MVP trophy.

Former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien and Pittsburgh Steelers wide rec

er Hines Ward are the only players born outside the United States to win the Super Bowl MVP award, having been born in Canada and South Korea, respectively. Now, here is a look at the Super Bowl winners by position.

 

Super Bowl MVPs by position

Position – Total

Quarterback 27
Running back 7
Wide receiver 6
Linebacker 4
Defensive end 2
Safety 2
Cornerback 1
Defensive tackle 1
Kick returner/punt returner 1

Last 10 Super Bowl MVP Winners

Year-Super Bowl – Winner – Team – Position

2007 – XLI – Peyton Manning – Indianapolis Colts – Quarterback
2008 – XLII – Eli Manning – New York Giants – Quarterback
2009 – XLIII – Santonio Holmes – Pittsburgh Steelers – Wide receiver
2010 – XLIV – Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints – Quarterback
2011 – XLV – Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers Quarterback
2012 – XLVI Eli Manning (2) – New York Giants – Quarterback
2013 – XLVII – Joe Flacco – Baltimore Ravens – Quarterback
2014 – XLVIII – Malcolm Smith – Seattle Seahawks – Linebacker
2015 – XLIX – Tom Brady (3) – New England Patriots – Quarterback
2016 – 50 – Von Miller – Denver Broncos – Linebacker

 

As you can see, quarterbacks have taken home the Super Bowl MVP hardware seven times in the last 10 championship matchups, but a linebacker has won the award in two of the last three seasons. For Super Bowl 51, I’m going to urge you to back a handful of players and I’m going to provide the order you should back them in as well.

If you like the Falcons to get the Super Bowl upset, then you’ve got to start with quarterback Matt Ryan. My fellow Philadelphian has played at an MVP caliber level all season long and looked more than worthy of the award in each of the Falcons two playoff wins coming into Super Bowl 51. If Ryan does have a great game, it’ll likely be because he’s connecting early and often with superstar wide receiver Julio Jones, my second pick to bag the MVP trophy. It doesn’t matter how good an opponent’s defense or the specific cornerbacks is that Jones may be facing, there’s absolutely no one on the planet that can stop him.

Next, I’m going with a pick for New England’s Tom Brady. The bottom line is that if New England wins, it’ll likely be because Brady torched the Falcons mediocre defense. Next up, I’m going with a pick for either of Atlanta’s running backs, Devonta Freeman or Tevin Campbell. The pair could expose New England linebackers, much like they’ve burned opposing linebackers all season long and one or both could be real difference-makers in Super Bowl 51.

If I had to pick a defensive player, it would easily be falcons’ all-world linebacker Vic Beasley. Not only did Beasley lead the league in sacks this season, but he could make life hell on the mostly immobile Brady if the Patriots don’t get him blocked consistently. Last but not least, if I had to pick another Patriots player besides Brady to win the Super Bowl MVP, it would be the Dion Lewis because of his versatility as a runner/returner and pass-catcher.

 

 

Previous Betting News

By the time the clock ticks down to zero on Sunday night, we will have one team hoisting the Lombardi Trophy and getting drowned in ticker tape. Amid all that madness, one player is also going to walk away with a killer new vehicle, as well as the honor of being named the MVP of Super Bowl 51. This is actually one of my favorite wagers, as it is fun to try and figure out who will shine in the big game. There is always the chance that a defensive guy will put in a huge performance, just as Von Miller did for the Denver Broncos last year, but it’s more likely that an offensive guy will get the prize. This seems especially true this year, as both the teams are explosive. Let’s look at some of the most likely SB51 MVP candidates and their current odds. Before you bet on NFL playoffs, to cash in on the updated Super Bowl promos.

 

Top Candidates For Super Bowl MVP And Their Odds

Tom Brady (-150)

Not only has Tom Brady won a Super Bowl ring on 4 different occasions, he has also walked away with the MVP 3 times. This is a guy who is now arguably the greatest QB of all time, and adding a 5th ring and another MVP award to go with it would very likely put the GOAT discussion to rest for good.

 

Matt Ryan (+150)

If you look at the MVP awards for the last 10 Super Bowls, you will see that a QB has won it 7 times. I’d be stunned if Ryan does not win league MVP this season, and how cool would it be if he was able to get the Super Bowl nod, too? The one thing that concerns me a little is how he will react in his first SB appearance. He has been great this season, but his playoff history is a little less impressive. Early jitters may be an issue.

 

Julio Jones (+800)

A massive target in more ways than one, Julio Jones is a legitimate game changer who is always just one broken tackle away from a huge play. The irony here is that if he puts up big numbers, he may be helping his QB win the MVP award, but that can change if he has a huge day with a couple of TD catches, while the rest of the receiving group struggles a little.

Julian Edelman (+1200)

Brady likes to spread the ball around a lot, so I’m not sure that a single Patriots receiver can do enough to get the MVP. If one of them can, it would have to be Julian Edelman. He is the go to guy when the Patriots need a big catch, and he has been doing it with them for years.

 

LaGarrette Blount (+1500)

I believe that the MVP will come from one of the 4 previously mentioned guys, but there is a bit of an X factor here. The best way to slow down the Falcons offense is to keep them off the field, and the Patriots can do that of Blount can effectively run the ball, gain first downs, and kill the clock. It’s a longshot pick, but not necessarily a bad one.

 

 

Previous Betting News

One of the great things about the Super Bowl, other than the game itself, is the huge number of prop bets that are made available on game day. You can bet on anything from the outcome of the coin toss to when the first points will be scored, but the one that I like is trying to figure out who the MVP of the big game might be. This is usually an award that goes to an offensive player, but there have been times when a defensive guy has come out of nowhere to pick up the MVP. Let’s take a look at some potential candidates on the 4 remaining teams.

 

Cam Newton Is the Panthers MVP

If the Panthers are going to go on and win Super Bowl 50, it is likely going to be because of a Herculean effort from Cam Newton. He won’t have to throw for a ton of yards to get the MVP nod, assuming that he can pepper a couple of big runs into the mix. If Cam went off for 200+ yards passing and 100+ yards rushing in Super Bowl 50, the award would likely be his. Greg Olsen is Newton’s favorite target, which makes him a prime candidate for MVP. If you want to wager on a defensive guy, Luke Keuchly might be the way to go.

 

Can Brady Add to His MVP Bunch?

Tom Brady has 4 Super Bowl rings to his name, and he also has 3 MVP awards, too. 5 of the last 6 MVP winners in the Super Bowl have been a QB, so there is a pretty good chance that Brady will win if he can lead the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl 50. He seems like a pretty safe bet, but I like to go a little outside the box with my selections. Rob Gronkowski has been a favorite target of Brady’s for a few years now, and if he can score a couple of TD’s in the big game, the MVP could be heading home with the Gronk. Julian Edelman is another guy who could well be considered from the Patriots.

 

Larry Fitzgerald Is a One-man Wrecking Crew

This Cardinals are the one team that I don’t see as having a QB as the first choice to win the Super Bowl MVP. I am not trying to downplay what Carson Palmer has done this season, but he was bailed out by Larry Fitzgerald in the Divisional Round versus the Green Bay Packers. Fitzgerald has 8 catches for 176 yards in that game, and you have to feel that a similar sort of performance would be enough to land him the MVP crown in Super Bowl 50.

 

One More MVP Performance From Peyton Manning?

Manning has had a career that is probably more deserving of the one Super Bowl win and MVP award that he has picked up, and this may be his last chance to add to that number. If the Broncos are to win Super Bowl 50, I’m not sure it will be on the strength of a stellar performance by Peyton Manning. There is a chance that he would get the MVP as something of a lifetime achievement type deal, but the Broncos are more likely to have a defensive dude be their most valuable player. Von Miller or Aqib Talib might be the guys to go with if that is indeed the case.

 

 

Previous Betting News

With the New England duo of QB Tom Brady and TE Rob Gronkowski, along with the Arizona tandem of QB Carson Palmer and RB David Johnson out of the way in the NFL odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl MVP; the Super Bowl 50 MVP prop bets narrow down mainly to Carolina’s QB Cam Newton and Denver’s QB Peyton Manning.

A strong case can be made for players like Luke Kuechly (LB, Carolina), Jonathan Stewart (RB, Carolina), Demaryius Thomas (WR, Denver), Greg Olsen (TE, Carolina), and Von Miller (DE, Denver), but going by the past NFL betting trends that favor QBs in the Super Bowl MVP voting patterns, the title is highly likely to be contested between the quarterbacks. That said, who among these players should be favored in your 2016 Super Bowl MVP picks? Read on below to find out…

 

Newton vs Manning & SB50 MVP Odds

Newton, the Deserved MVP Betting Favorite (-140)

Well, if Newton and his Panthers take home the Lombardi Trophy for the first time in franchise history, no one will be able to stop him from adding the Super Bowl MVP title to the 2015-16 NFL MVP title that he has pocketed ahead of the Big Game. And after accounting for 382 total yards of offense (335 yards passing 47 yards rushing) plus 4 total touchdowns (2 passing, 2 rushing) in the blowout win over the Cardinals last Sunday, Super Cam certainly looks like the best value to win the Big Game MVP title, courtesy of a solid outing against Denver.

 

Manning is Your Best Sleeper SB50 MVP Pick (+275)

For sentimental reasons, everyone I know is secretly wishing that Manning rides off into the sunset of his NFL career with another Lombardi Trophy and a Super Bowl 50 MVP honors. This would certainly make for a perfect ending to The Sheriff’s laudable service to the game. Unfortunately, the Super Bowl doesn’t reward legendary careers (as proven during SB 48), not even for the man who will become the oldest QB to start a Super Bowl game at 39 years and 320 days. That said, Manning showed that there is still a lot of fight left in him. So don’t be surprised to see him give us one last memorable performance that wins his team the elusive Super Bowl title, along with a Super Bowl MVP title to add to his cabinet that is already full of many other prestigious accolades, including five NFL MVP honors.

 

Dark Horse SB50 MVP Picks

Kuechly (+1400), Thomas (+2200) and Miller (+2200)

On top of being the granddaddy of all linebackers since being drafted, Kuechly has ensured that opposing QBs have the toughest of times when playing Carolina. After finishing with four interceptions in the regular season (tied for most among linebackers), and filling nearly every defensive stat sheet in the course of the year, Kuechly has posted two back-to-back interceptions returned for touchdowns in his two playoff games. And given the way Manning struggled with his throws in the regular season, Kuechly would be your best bet for a defensive player who will rise above everyone and shine most for Carolina in the Super Bowl 50.

 

Bet On WR Demaryius Thomas (Denver)

I really have a lot of respect for the Newton’s top targets Greg Olsen and Ted Ginn, but I have a feeling that Carolina’s offense will share the attacking responsibilities all over the field, including some input from Jonathan Stewart in the running game. With that, it will be hard to pick one person—if not Newton—as the best player in the offense. Conversely, Broncos star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has been the dependable go-to guy for Denver for big plays, both when Manning and Osweiler are under the center. And after Thomas set a Super Bowl record with 13 receptions in Super Bowl XLVIII, my money is on him to have another big game. If he can deliver a 100-yarder, along with one or two TDs that helps Denver to win the game, he could be a worthy consideration for the 2015 Super Bowl MVP Prop Betting.

 

Wagering Odds for LB Von Miller (Denver)

Besides his unique sack-celebration dancing skills that I envy greatly, I love how Miller has developed as a proficient pass rusher. Against the Pats, he had a playoff record 2.5 sacks against Brady, along with an overall display of well-roundedness in Denver’s defense. Should he replicate such a performance against his fellow draft class player Newton, possibly with a game-clinching hit or sack, he’d make a sweet pick for the Super Bowl 50 MVP honors.

DISCLAIMER: Odds in this article are for informative purposes only, odds will be updated at MyBookie.ag in the upcoming days