I'm not making a side or total wager on the Super Bowl. Just don't have a good enough feel for this one. I'll definitely be looking to make a halftime bet if things play out to my liking. For now, these are the prop bets I made:
6:25 pm ET
NFL Super Bowl Prop Bets
$100 each (Small bets)
#187 J. Edelman pass receptions OVER 6.5 -120
BOTTOM LINE: Edelman has seen double-digit targets and at least seven receptions in each of his last six games. I expect Tom Brady to look Edelman's way quite often again today.
#256 Points scored 2nd half + OT -1/2 -130
BOTTOM LINE: I expect the early portion of the game to be a feeling out process. The teams will try different offensive formations to see how the opposing defense lines up to defend. I expect more points after halftime adjustments are made.
#341 NE converts a 4th down +120
BOTTOM LINE: Patriots head coach Bill Belichick always plays the percentages and he has proven time and time again he is not afraid to go for it on fourth down. The Patriots ranked 3rd in the NFL this season in fourth down conversion percentage, converting on 60% of their fourth down attempts. Surprisingly, the tough Seattle defense ranks 28th in the league this season in opponents fourth down conversion percentage, allowing 60% conversions.
#559 Tied after 0-0 after any kick/conversion -115
BOTTOM LINE: In what should be a tightly contested game between two evenly matched teams, I have to believe the score will be tied at some point during the game.
#5255 R. Gronkowski scores a TD -130
BOTTOM LINE: Gronk has scored a TD in 12 of his 17 games this season and Seattle has allowed 11 TDs to tight ends this season (3rd worst in the league). I like my chances here with this huge red zone target.
#7651 R. Gronkowski scores a TD first (before M. Lynch) +110
BOTTOM LINE: Plus money on Gronk scoring before Marshawn Lynch? I'll take a shot. The Patriots only allowed SIX rushing touchdowns this season, while Seattle allowed 11 touchdowns to tight ends. Lynch has only had ONE receiving TD since Week 5. Love the big guy in the red zone at plus money.
Good luck today, fellas.