2023 Super Bowl Tips: How to Bet on Eagles-Chiefs Running Back Props
What kind of performances can we expect in the Super Bowl from Jerick McKinnon, Boston Scott, and Isiah Pacheco? Follow along as our NFL betting expert, Nick Galaida, breaks down his three favorite running back NFL prop bets for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles
This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play the final meaningful NFL game for the next seven months. If looking to take advantage of the opportunity to bet on this contest, there is plenty of value to be found in the running back market, with both defenses in this matchup finishing the regular season worse than league average against the run. Below, we have three rushing props worth considering for the Super Bowl!
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Chiefs vs. Eagles – Super Bowl, Running Back Player Props
- Jerick McKinnon u20.5 rushing yards
- Boston Scott o5.5 rushing yards
- Isiah Pacheco o46.5 rushing yards
Jerick McKinnon u20.5 rushing yards (-105), PointsBet
Per Pro Football Focus, Jerick McKinnon has played five rushing snaps or fewer in four of his last five games, dating back to Week 16. In that span, McKinnon has 43 total rushing yards on 24 carries. Only once in that span has he gone over this market number, and it was in the divisional round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a game in which Patrick Mahomes was forced to miss much of the first half due to an ankle injury. There is little doubt that Isiah Pacheco has taken over the majority of the backfield duties for this team. Take the under for McKinnon in this spot.
Boston Scott o5.5 rushing yards (-130), PointsBet
In Philadelphia’s last three games, Boston Scot has played no fewer than 10 snaps and has not received fewer than six rushing attempts in any individual contest. Undoubtedly, blowout game scripts played a role in Scott’s increased usage across the last month, it would be surprising to see the Eagles completely turn away from him in the Super Bowl, given his recent success. On his last 21 carries, he has 107 rushing yards and three touchdowns. This line is low enough that Scott could conceivably hit the over if he is given a single rush attempt on Sunday. Be prepared to look foolish if Scott doesn’t see the field, but this wager is worth a small stab from bettors.
Isiah Pacheco o46.5 rushing yards (-110), FanDuel
Since Week 10, Isaiah Pacheco has eclipsed this number in 9-of-11 games played. In that span, the only two times he fell short were against the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals. Across the final nine weeks of the regular season, Denver ranked better than league average in rush EPA defensively and Cincinnati ranked fourth against the run. In stark contrast, the Eagles were worse than league average against the run in that span and finished 23rd in defensive rush EPA for the season. Expect Pacheco to have plenty of opportunities on the ground on Sunday. Take the over.
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