The Big Game is almost here, the out-of-nowhere Cincinnati Bengals are taking on the well-rounded Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. It’s the second consecutive season a team plays a Super Bowl betting in its home stadium. In what should be a great game because of Cincinnati’s explosive offense and Los Angeles’ dominant defensive line, do not forget the Bengals’ ball-hawking secondary and the Rams’ incredible wide-receiver duo.
One of the many great things about the Super Bowl is that there’s an endless array of props on which to wager. There’s a ton of value on the board, whether it’s who scores the game’s first touchdown if a particular player gets a certain amount of receiving yards or even some of the many obscure ones.
Let’s dive into the more promising player props for Bengals-Rams, based on the current NFL betting odds, explaining why those might be the smart bets to take:
Super Bowl LVI Bengals vs. Rams Odds by BetUs
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | +4½ ( -115 ) | 48½ ( -110 ) | +175 |  |
| Rams | -4½ ( -105 ) | 48½ ( -110 ) | -210 | |
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Stafford Will Get His Yards
The Rams have been locked-in on both ends of the field throughout the playoffs, but it’s Matthew Stafford’s play above all else that’s helped elevate Los Angeles. He was great all season, particularly in the fourth quarters of games, and that has continued into his first-ever extended playoff run.
So, considering how he threw for 366 yards against the Buccaneers and 337 yards against the 49ers, Stafford should be able to eclipse his passing yards over/under figure in the Super Bowl. He threw for more than that in 11-of-17 regular-season games, then two of the three postseason games. Plus, the Bengals gave up the seventh-most passing yards in the regular season and were carved up by Patrick Mahomes in the first half of the AFC championship. Previously, the Raiders’ Derek Carr had a big game against Cincy in the divisional round.
If you’re making NFL predictions, look for Stafford to have a big day.
Pick: Matthew Stafford Over 280½ Passing Yards (-115)
Odell To Get Even More Targets
Odell Beckham Jr. was a controversial signing when the Rams acquired him after being cut by the Browns, but the multi-time Pro Bowler has been a big cog for Los Angeles. He was useful during the regular season, especially in short-yardage situations. In the playoffs, however, his role has expanded and should be bigger if Tyler Higbee isn’t able to play next Sunday.
Beckham Jr. had nine catches for 113 yards against the 49ers after six catches for 69 yards against the Buccaneers. He wasn’t targeted as much against the Cardinals (four catches for 59 yards and a touchdown), but with the Rams routing Arizona, it wasn’t needed.
In the Super Bowl, against a ball-hawking Bengals’ secondary, his surehandedness and insane reach will be really attractive for Stafford to target. making his receptions over/under very attainable and attractive at plus-money value. If Higbee doesn’t play, Stafford could turn to Odell even more for short-yardage plays.
Pick: Over Odell Beckham Jr. 5½ Receptions (+110)
Chase Likely To Reach Paydirt
Even though Ja’Marr Chase is, with good reason, Joe Burrow’s favorite target, it’s not necessarily that way in the end zone. In the AFC championship game, Chase scored for the first time since Week 17. He did have 13 regular-season touchdowns, but was a streaky scorer. He had TDs in the first three weeks of the season, then only in six games the rest of the way.
Still, in the Super Bowl, look for Chase to get at least one score. He had six or more targets in all three of Cincinnati’s playoff games, and he’s proven to beat defenses either over the top or breaking/missing tackles to turn a shorter pass into a long touchdown. Burrow will be targeting him early and often, especially if the Rams take an early lead, so getting Chase at close to even-money to notch a score is really good value.
Pick: Ja’Marr Chase Anytime TD Scorer (-110)
