CAN you smell the excitement in the air?
The 50th edition of the day we love so much is only a few sleeps away.
The Panthers will be visiting the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history, while NFL legend Peyton Manning will be saying goodbye to NFL fans in California – adding extra spice to match that already has a myriad of factors at play.
Let’s take a look at the player markets and see what bets punters should look at heading into the massive match.
Super Bowl 50 MVP betting
Of the last nine Super Bowls, just twice has the MVP award for the match gone to a player outside the quarterback position.
This is reflected in the betting market.
The only two players in single figures going into Sunday’s match-up are Carolina’s Cam Newton ($1.62) and Denver’s Peyton Manning ($4.40).
Super Bowl 50 – Individual player markets
The focus of the world will be on California on Super Bowl Sunday, and like most American sports, the individual players will enter God-status in the eyes of the fans and viewers around the world.
We took a look at two of the biggest names that will grace the gridiron on Super Bowl Sunday and the best bets heading into the contest.
Carolina Panthers – Cam Newton
First touchdown scorer: $9.00 @ Sportsbet.com.au
Anytime touchdown scorer: $1.83
Super Bowl MVP: $1.62
Cam Newton will likely be the league MVP, and there is a huge chance that if the Panthers take out Super Bowl 50, Newton will be the game’s MVP.
Newton is the all-round package, and his ability to find the end zone by both his throwing arm and his penchant for the rush has elevated him into the upper echelon of the league.
The former number one draft pick has ran in 10 touchdowns this season, putting him towards the top of all players across the league and by far the top of the quarterback class in terms of rushing TDs.
Across the two games this post season, Newton averaged 248 yards – keep in mind that the defences were not as strong as the Denver Broncos’ one he will face on Sunday.
The Panthers did not face the Broncos at all throughout the 2015/16 regular season.
Newton’s 2015/16 campaign has seen him average 243 yards across all Sunday games this season.
Irrespective, the over market of 236.5 passing yards for Newton at Super Bowl 50 looks like a terrific investment given Newton’s ability to find targets down the field with regularity.
Total passing yards – Cam Newton: Over 236.5 yards – $1.87 @ Sportsbet.com.au
Denver Broncos – CJ Anderson
First touchdown scorer: $11.00 @ Crownbet.com.au
Anytime touchdown scorer: $2.40
Super Bowl MVP: $21.00
The Denver running back CJ Anderson has been a revelation this season.
After averaging just 40 yards across the regular season, the Broncos running back elevated his game to the next level in the playoffs.
Anderson has ran for 72 yards in both his post-season matches this season.
The over/under market on running yards set at 59.5, Anderson’s player performance bet is one of the safest of the Super Bowl.
Total rushing yards – CJ Anderson: Over 59.5 yards – $1.87 @ Crownbet.com.au
Super Bowl 50 betting promotions
William Hill have a terrific promotion heading into Super Bowl 50.
Place a head-to-head bet on the 2016 Super Bowl and receive $1 cash for every point your team scores.
Minimum bet of $30.
Both teams are capable of putting up big numbers so this promo is a must-bet.
Sportsbet are running a massive first touchdown scorer promotion for the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza.
Place a first touchdown scorer bet on Super Bowl, and if your player misses out on scoring a TD first but catches the second or the third you get cash back – up to $50.
Finally, Luxbet have a great money back special if you are anticipating a tight Super Bowl 50.
Place a head-to-head bet on the Super Bowl and if your team loses by 7 points or less, Luxbet will give you Bonus Bets equal to your stake up to $100.