Super Bowl props are what make the game so special. From game props to player totals, there is no shortage of bets to make on the big game. Some of the most fun wagers out there are cross-sport props offered by a select few operators in the market. Below I have broken down my five favorite cross-sport NBA props for Super Bowl 57:
Philadelphia Eagles PTS (-3.5) over Tyrese Maxey [PHI] Points
Tyrese Maxey has settled into his role as a sixth man, and in games in which he has come off the bench, he is averaging 15.4 points per game. Philadelphia’s team total is about 25.5 consensus as of Monday, so using those as a barometer, it would seem that the play here is to lay it 3.5 with Philadelphia. However, there are a few factors to consider regarding Maxey.
First, the 76ers will face the Brooklyn Nets, a team that has declined defensively in recent weeks. Their last six opponents, one of which was the 76ers, have averaged 127.1 points per 100 possessions in non-garbage time, and Maxey torched this team on Jan. 25 for 27 points off the bench. Should Philadelphia fail to surpass its projected team total, something I believe will happen, the gap between these two sides shrinks significantly.
Play: Tyrese Maxey PTS (+3.5)