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Eli Manning Super Bowl Predictions
With the Super Bowl fast approaching fans look to props for a chance to make a little extra cash aside from the big bet they put on the game. One of the fun features about player props is that even though you might of picked the Patriots to win the game, you can still put money on how you think the Giants players will perform. While the patriots are loaded with stars, the Giants are in the Super Bowl because of the play of their starting quarterback Eli Manning. Manning’s numbers haven’t been spectacular, but he is making all the right decisions. I think the fact that he has played three road games against three division winners without throwing an interception, has everyone speculating how he will play in the Super Bowl against the Patriots. So for all you last minute betters here are some key Eli Manning props that we are sure will make you some money.
Total Pass Attempts Over/Under 34.5
The key to this prop is how close the Giants are able to keep the game. While the Giants are playing some great football, we don’t think they have the star power to keep up with the Patriots. We see the Giants playing from behind the whole game, and when you play from behind it leads to more and more passing as the game goes on. The game was pretty close when the two teams met back in the last game of the regular season, and Manning threw 32 times. The game won’t be that close so look for Manning to easily go over the mark, we see him getting closer to 40 attempts.
Total Pass Completions Over/Under 21.5
Based on the fact that we see Manning throwing the ball a lot this game he should be able to complete more than 21.5 passes. Manning went 21/40 against the Packers in the Conference Championship. That game was played in pretty poor conditions, and Manning usually plays better in warmer weather. We look for Manning to complete around 25-28 passes.
Over 21.5 -105
What will happen first Touchdown or Interception
This would be a tough pick in years past, because Manning’s play tended to be very inconsistent. But since playing the Patriots Manning has looked as though he is ready to start being included in the elite quarterback talk. With Eli making all the right passes we see a touchdown before an interception. Eli hasn’t thrown a pick all post season, and only threw one late in the game against the Pats in week 17. If you are looking for one prop to bank on winning this is the one.
Touchdown -145
Passing Touchdowns
This is one of the toughest props to pick; you have to be able to pick the exact number. Many other props allow you to pick over or under a stat. Manning should get his fair share of shots at the end zone. Manning was able to throw for 4 touchdowns in week 17 against the Patriots. Manning also has the big receiver in Burress to throw the ball to and let him go get it. One thing that could hurt Eli in this category is the ability of the Giants to pound the football in to the end zone when they are inside the 10. While we expect Eli to find the end zone, we don’t see him quite getting to the 4-touchdown mark again.
Total number of Touchdowns 3 3/1
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