While the passing game is the more glamorous way to move the ball on offense, running the ball is the staple of any offense, from the preseason all the way to the Super Bowl. In Super Bowl LIX, several elite rushers will be featured in the prop betting markets. Here, we break down each of the main Super Bowl rushing props and make our picks in each of them.
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Super Bowl LIX Rushing Props
There are a few main rushing props that we will cover in this preview. Those are rushing yardage props, rush attempts props, and the market for the longest run in this year’s Super Bowl. Bettors can find odds from DraftKings Sportsbook for all three of those prop genres below, along with our predictions for each of them.
Rushing Yards
| Player | Rush Yards | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 116.5 | -112 | -109 |
| Kareem Hunt | 45.5 | -114 | -107 |
| Jalen Hurts | 38.5 | -112 | -109 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 28.5 | -115 | -106 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 23.5 | -105 | -116 |
| Xavier Worthy | 5.5 | -111 | -110 |
Our top rushing yardage pick for Super Bowl 59 is for Saquon Barkley to stay under 116.5 yards on the ground. He is a great back, there’s no denying that. But the Chiefs will be keyed in on the run early in this game to try and slow him down. And since we expect the Chiefs to win this game, we expect the Eagles to be throwing late in the game rather than handing off to their workhorse back.
Rush Attempts
| Player | Rush Attempts | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 22.5 | -117 | -105 |
| Kareem Hunt | 11.5 | +100 | -124 |
| Jalen Hurts | 9.5 | -116 | -107 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 6.5 | -104 | -120 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 6.5 | +103 | -127 |
The under on rush attempts from Isiah Pacheco is the top play in our eyes among the options listed above. Pacheco has seen five or fewer carries in both of Kansas City’s playoff games so far this postseason. We expect that to continue here as the Chiefs have gone to Kareem Hunt more frequently on the ground, while they always trust Patrick Mahomes with the ball late in games as well.
Longest Run
| Player | Longest Rush | Over Odds | Under Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | 26.5 | -115 | -115 |
| Patrick Mahomes | 12.5 | +105 | -135 |
| Jalen Hurts | 11.5 | -120 | -110 |
| Kareem Hunt | 11.5 | -115 | -115 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 8.5 | -115 | -115 |
Our final Super Bowl rushing prop pick is for Patrick Mahomes’ longest rush of the Super Bowl to be over 12.5 yards. Mahomes has had a run of at least 12 yards in each of the Chiefs’ two playoff games so far this postseason. With the Eagles’ defensive front being as physical as it is, look for Mahomes to get flushed out of the pocket and to make a big play with his legs at some point in the game.
Other Super Bowl Props
Along with the Super Bowl rushing props listed here, there are plenty of other markets we have analysis on as well. Click the links below to find more Super Bowl betting picks as the big game approaches in Las Vegas.
