With Super Bowl LVI just a stone’s throw away, Michigan sports bettors are fully focused on Matthew Stafford.
On Sunday night, the ex-Detroit Lion, now a member of the Los Angeles Rams, is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Bengals. With immense anticipation surrounding Stafford, particularly in Michigan, numerous betting opportunities await him this Sunday.
If you’re interested in betting on No. 9, here’s a compilation of options available at different sportsbooks.
Stafford the Super Bowl MVP favorite
At present, Stafford is positioned as the frontrunner for the Super Bowl LVI MVP title. Stafford is listed at +100 on DraftKings Sportsbook MI, while BetMGM Michigan has him at +135.
In FanDuel Sportsbook MI, there is an MVP wager option available for Stafford with odds of +118, as opposed to the Field with odds of -146.
According to BetMGM, Stafford is experiencing significant support from Michigan in the MVP market. Nationally, he holds 13% of the tickets and 14% of the handle. However, in Michigan, these numbers soar to 29% of the tickets and 33% of the handle.
In the history of the Super Bowl, the prestigious Super Bowl MVP title has been claimed by quarterbacks a remarkable 31 times. Moreover, out of the previous five MVP awards, the victorious quarterback has emerged victorious on four occasions.
Sticking with the basics
Let’s begin by starting from scratch, considering all the aspects of wagering on this game.
These are the baseline props that BetMGM is offering for Matthew Stafford:
Passing Touchdowns: More than 1.5 (+165), Less than 1.5 (-225)
Over 0.5 interceptions thrown is at odds of -140, while under 0.5 interceptions thrown is at odds of +105.
Over 36.5 passing attempts is offered at odds of -115, while under 36.5 passing attempts is also offered at odds of -115.
The longest pass completion can be either over 38.5 yards with a -115 odds or under 38.5 yards with a -110 odds.
The pass completions line is set at 24.5, with the over option offering a +100 payout and the under option offering a -135 payout.
The Over/Under for Passing + Rushing Yards is set at 287.5. Betting on the Over will have odds of -115, while betting on the Under will have odds of -110.
In the current postseason, Stafford has recorded an impressive performance of 905 passing yards and six touchdowns. Additionally, he has completed 72 out of 100 passes attempted.
Stafford’s playoff journey began with a subdued performance against the Arizona Cardinals, but he has since rallied by throwing for over 300 yards in his last two games. Impressively, he has only thrown one interception throughout the postseason.
Stafford vs. Burrow
When it comes to Stafford’s matchup against Joe Burrow of the Bengals, DraftKings offers several betting options worth considering.
Stafford has the highest odds for most passing touchdowns at +105, followed by Burrow at +150. There is also a possibility of a tie, which has odds of +310.
Stafford is favored (-120) to have the most passing yards, while Burrow is the underdog (+100).
Stafford is the underdog with odds of +280 for the most rushing yards, while Burrow is the favorite with odds of -400.
Stafford is favored to throw the most interceptions with odds of -120, while Burrow is close behind with odds of -110.
Stafford and Burrow are tied for the highest number of pass completions at -110 each.
Stafford and Burrow both have equal odds of having the most pass attempts, with odds of -110 each.
Stafford is favored over Burrow with a -120 QB Passer Rating, while Burrow has a -110 rating.
In his three playoff games, Burrow’s passing yardage stands at 842 yards, accompanied by four touchdowns. With a completion rate of 75 out of 109 passes, he has recorded two interceptions.
In the postseason, Cincinnati has found themselves frequently playing catch-up, whereas the Rams have generally enjoyed a lead.
Finding a hot quarter
FanDuel is providing betting opportunities for Stafford on a quarterly basis, encompassing options like touchdowns thrown and yardage.
Is it likely that he will throw a touchdown in the first quarter: Yes (+130); No (-165)
Is there a possibility that he will throw a touchdown in the 2nd quarter? Yes (+100); No (-125)
Is it likely that he will throw a 3rd Quarter TD: Yes (+135); No (-170)
Is it likely that he will score a touchdown in the 4th quarter? Yes (+100); No (-125)
Will Stafford’s passing yards in the first quarter be more or less than 64.5?
Will Stafford have over or under 139.5 passing yards in the first half?
Stafford has struggled in the first quarter of games this season, recording only four touchdowns and four interceptions in the opening 15 minutes of play.
During the second quarter, he has achieved a record-breaking 15 touchdowns, surpassing any other quarter. Nevertheless, he also encountered a setback with eight interceptions.
Stafford has been exceptionally efficient in the fourth quarter, throwing 12 touchdowns without a single interception.
Stafford vs. NBA/NHL
Caesars Sportsbook MI has got you covered if you’re seeking cross-sport betting opportunities.
Matthew Stafford faces formidable NBA and NHL athletes in his path.
Will Matthew Stafford’s yards on first completion be greater than (-0.5, -120) or will Russell Westbrook’s assists on Feb. 12 be greater than (+0.5, -110)?
Will Matthew Stafford have more pass attempts (+0.5, +115) or will Jayson Tatum have more points+rebounds on Feb. 13 (-0.5, -115)?
Which will have a higher number: Matthew Stafford completions (PICK, -120) or Anthony Edwards points scored on February 13 (PICK, -110)?
Will Matthew Stafford have more touchdown passes (+0.5, -115) or will Cale Makar have fewer shots on goal on Feb. 13 (-0.5, -115)?
In order to piece together these wagers, one must conduct research that goes beyond the realm of football.
On February 12th, the Golden State Warriors will face off against Russell Westbrook and the L.A. Lakers in an away game. Meanwhile, on Super Bowl Sunday, the Atlanta Hawks will be hosted by Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics. Additionally, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers.
On Sunday, the Colorado Avalanche, led by Cale Makar, will make their way to face the Dallas Stars.
Will Stafford score a TD?
Stafford is not regarded as a popular choice among his peers when it comes to the Player Touchdown Markets.
Is it possible that Stafford will not only throw a TD pass, but also personally score a touchdown in Sunday’s game?
At BetRivers Sportsbook MI, Stafford’s odds to score at any point in the game are listed at +700.
In addition, he has odds of +4000 to score the first touchdown of the game and +3500 to score the final touchdown. Furthermore, you have the option to bet on him scoring in the first half, with odds of +1600.
Stafford’s +700 prop is compelling due to his consistent performance in the playoffs. He has managed to score a rushing touchdown in two out of three games this year, showcasing his versatility. Additionally, Stafford has recorded a minimum of four rushing attempts in every playoff game of the season.
How high will Stafford go?
If the baseline over/under for Stafford’s passing yards (279.5) isn’t to your liking, don’t fret. You’ll have the opportunity to adjust things to better suit your preferences.
PointsBet Sportsbook MI is presenting various options for Stafford’s passing yards.
To achieve 200 or more passing yards, the odds are -1401.
Achieve 250 or more passing yards: -250.
You will receive a +130 bonus if you achieve 300+ passing yards.
You will receive a reward of +425 if you manage to achieve 350+ passing yards.
PointsBet has set the baseline for passing yards at 280.5. Nationally, the over option is being favored by 86% of the bets placed at PointsBet. However, in Michigan, the over option is receiving a higher percentage of bets at 95%.
Out of the 20 games played during the season, Stafford has surpassed 280.5 passing yards in 12 of them. Now, he is up against Cincinnati’s pass defense which is currently ranked 26th in the league, conceding an average of 248.4 yards per game.
Could you please rewrite the sentence you would like me to work on?
![]("https://us1.catenaus.com/import/img/FanduelSportsbook_logo_alt.png"){kind=logo}
![]("https://us1.catenaus.com/import/img/CZRs-Icon-Sportsbook-Logo-dark-1.png"){kind=icon}
