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American football | Thursday, February 9, 2023 10:48 AM (Revised at: Sunday, February 12, 2023 7:29 PM)

Super Bowl MVP LVII Best Bets: Picks For Eagles & Chiefs This Sunday

Super Bowl MVP LVII Best Bets: Picks For Eagles & Chiefs This Sunday
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Super Bowl MVP LVII Best Bets: Sunday, February 12th

Patrick Mahomes is aiming to become just the sixth player in NFL history to win multiple Super Bowl MVP awards this Sunday. Mahomes is the betting favourite, tied with his opposite number Jalen Hurts.

In 2022, Cooper Kupp became only the fourth non-quarterback since 2009 to win Super Bowl MVP. Which players are worth backing in Super Bowl MVP betting this weekend?

In this article:


Super Bowl MVP Eagles Best Bet

Sun, Feb 12. 23:30 (UK time)

It has been a complete team effort for the Eagles to reach the Big Game, but that does not detract from the exceptional football Jalen Hurts has played. Overcoming a shoulder injury which threatened to derail his season, Hurts has not posted the gaudiest postseason numbers. On the other hand, he has also not been intercepted across his two playoff outings.

One alteration to Hurts’ game after hurting his shoulder has been greater caution in the rushing game. That is a pragmatic call from the Eagles. It makes Hurts slightly less dangerous for the Chiefs, but he is still carrying the ball on occasion and has registered rushing scores against both the Giants and Niners.

Hurts scrambling on designed passing plays could be a major factor on Sunday, such is his ability to steal yards and first downs. The significance of Hurts in both the passing and rushing game means he will inevitably put up some solid numbers if the Eagles win.

There are no other standout MVP candidates on this Eagles roster. If this 4.00 is not appealing, we’d look at the defence and Haason Reddick, who was immense against the Niners and sits out at 61.00 after being the joint-leader in forced fumbles during the regular season. Reddick can make big players which could swing this game.

  • Selection: Jalen Hurts
  • Best Odds: 4.00 (Coral)
  • Stakes: 5/10

Super Bowl MVP Chiefs Best Bet

If the Chiefs are to win a second Super Bowl in four years, it is probable they need a big game from Mahomes. Kansas City was carried by Mahomes in their thrilling win over the Bengals, with the Super Bowl LIV MVP racking up over 300 passing yards and powering through an ankle sprain for the game-sealing rush.

Mahomes did take three sacks against Cincinnati, however, and he faces an Eagles pass rush which ranks second in pressure rate. There is a scenario where this game is relatively low-scoring, where the Chiefs are able to win without Mahomes going wild. Travis Kelce would be the centrepiece of that effort.

Kelce is third in Super Bowl MVP betting, despite no tight end in league history winning the award. Kelce, of course, is no ordinary tight end. He is on course to become the greatest ever at the position, and owns a glittering postseason CV.

The Chiefs have no other elite receivers, and Kelce is Mahomes’ go-to when under pressure. The Westlake native has three postseason touchdowns in two games after clocking 98 receiving yards against Jacksonville and 78 against Cincy.

Kelce is a spectacular playoff performer with a big role to play on Sunday. It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Mahomes winning MVP if the Chiefs lift the Lombardi Trophy this weekend, but Kelce has a real shot. There’s value there at this price.

  • Selection: Travis Kelce
  • Best Odds: 14.00 (Paddy Power)
  • Stakes: 2/10

Odds as at 11:00 am on February 9th, 2022. Odds may now differ.


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