Super Bowl LII: Predictions

After 16 weeks of regular season football and three weeks of playoff action, we have finally arrived at the big stage. The two top teams in the NFL will go head to head in Minneapolis to determine who are the champions of the NFL. Super Bowl LII is finally here.

Super Bowl LII @ U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) vs. New England Patriots (13-3)

February 4th, 6:30 PM ET (Current Line, Patriots -4.0)

For the third straight time this postseason, the Eagles will be the underdogs and the Patriots will be the favorites. Brady is seeking his 6th Lombardi trophy, while the Eagles are looking to win their first. The last time the Eagles were in the Super Bowl was back in 2005 in Super Bowl XXXIX, when they lost to the Patriots. The Eagles were one of the early Super Bowl victims of the emerging New England dynasty tyranny of evil that we all know today. While the Patriots have the obvious edge at quarterback, experience, and coaching, the Eagles may have the more well-rounded team. Philadelphia can beat you on offense in many ways, as they have a very solid group of skill players in Ertz, Jeffrey, Agholor, Blount, and Ajayi. Ajayi and Blount will wear down any defense, and Foles has the ability to hit the deep ball, just as the defense begins to hunker down on the run game.

On the defensive side of the ball, Philadelphia has a tough task, as they will have to contain the many weapons of the New England offense. While the obvious threat is Gronkowski, both Amendola and Cooks have made a habit of being nuisances in the short passing game, consistently finding space in short crossing routes. Meanwhile, Lewis, Burkhead, and White are all difficult to deal with out of the backfield. If the Eagles hope to have any chance of winning, they will have to generate pressure on Brady.

While the Patriots are the obvious favorites in this one, the Eagles have been able to prove the pundits wrong over the last two rounds of the playoffs. Are NFL analysts once again discounting the abilities of Foles, or should the Eagles expect a rude awakening in Minnesota, as they encounter their toughest test of the season? Super Bowl Sunday is only a couple days away. All will be clear soon.  

Prediction: The good guys strike first with a Jay Ajayi touchdown, as the Eagles take early control of the game. The defense hunkers down in the first half, allowing Philadelphia to maintain a slim 13-10 lead heading into halftime. On their first drive of the second half, New England takes their first lead of the game, when Brady finds Gronkowski in the back of the end zone. The Eagles stay within striking distance late into the fourth quarter. Down by 6 with 5 minutes to go, the Eagles have the ball on a critical drive. However, a Foles interception eventually turns into a New England touchdown, as the Patriots win their 6th Super Bowl, by a final score of 34-20.

Yeah, the Patriots are gonna win. I know it sucks, but this is the reality we have to deal with. On a lighter/more important note, I have a few prop bet LOCKS for my loyal readers. If you want to make a quick buck this Sunday, bet on these obvious prop bets. All are a sure thing.

Coin Toss

Options:

Heads

Tails

Prediction: Tails

Tails has been on an absolute tear lately, as the last 4 Super Bowl coin tosses have all been tails. This, of course, was preceded by an era of Heads dominance, when Heads was the correct call for 5 straight years. In my mind, Tails still has all the momentum. I’ll take Tails to continue the streak.

Length of National Anthem

Options:

Over 2:00

Under 2:00

Prediction: Under

Pink is all business. I expect a short and sweet rendition of our National Anthem. If it goes any longer than 2:00 I might have to rest for a bit by taking a knee.

First Player to Score a Touchdown

Options:

Many

Prediction: Jay Ajayi (Odds: 12/1)

Ajayi is getting 12/1 odds to be the first touchdown scorer of the game. Fortunately for you, I have already determined that he will indeed be the first scorer, based on my above prediction. These are great odds, so take this free money, by betting Ajayi (Note: Gronkowski is getting the best odds to score first at 15/2).

Total Score

Options:

Over 48

Under 48

Prediction: Over

My game prediction is above. If you can do math, you will be able to figure out why I am choosing the Over.

Color of liquid thrown on winning coach
Options:

Clear (water) +200
Green/Yellow +300
Red +500
Blue +500
Orange +750
No liquid thrown +1500

Prediction: Green/Yellow

Everybody loves that lemon/lime. I’ll take +300 on the green/yellow gatorade any day.

Winner of 14th Puppy Bowl

Options:

Team Fluff

Team Ruff

Prediction: Team Fluff

Don’t mess with Team Fluff. I can’t believe we are getting even odds on this matchup. Team Fluff is a near-certainty to win this matchup.

Go Team Fluff, and Fly Eagles Fly. Philadelphia, the nation is praying for your victory.