There are so many markets that you can bet into for the Super Bowl, and it can be hard to keep up with them. Luckily for you, we have compiled a ton of articles here on site with our best bets for many of the most popular markets on the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. One of those markets is what will happen on the 1st drive of the game for each of these teams, and we have a lot of things we can choose from here. From player props to outcomes, you can bet on nearly everything, which is what makes this game so great for bettors.
If you have been reading my other articles with my favorite bets, you know that I like the under in the game as my favorite side or total. As such, I have correlated many of my wagers on that, including what happens on the first drive. Here are some of the bets that I have placed for some smaller units.
1st Chiefs Drive Result - Punt (+145, BetMGM)
Many people will be betting on the Chiefs in this game because they believe that the NFL has rigged it so that they will become the first team to “three-peat” in NFL history. I honestly don’t know if that is the case, and don’t have a super strong lean on who wins, but I think both offenses could struggle a bit in the early going. In Super Bowl LVII, which also featured these same two teams, we saw a high-scoring shootout. This game is fresh in the mind of many, and over 70% of the money is on the over right now.
I also think both teams will run the ball, which might be a bit shocking for Chiefs fans considering their team is just 22nd in rushing and they have Patrick Mahomes. However, the Eagles have the No. 1 passing defense in the league, and we saw what they were able to do with a one-dimensional Commanders team when they took away the run. Jayden Daniels had a passer rating of 72.8, which was one of his worst performances of the year.
Obviously, Mahomes is great, but this won’t be an easy matchup for him. I believe they run it with Kareem Hunt against Philly, who ranked 10th against the rush, and ultimately have to punt on their first possession. We are getting some good odds here at +145 for that to happen, considering it is +140 at other spots.
1st Eagles Drive Result - Field Goal Attempt (+350, BetMGM)
Philadelphia seems to have a knack for getting out to an early lead in their games, and then letting their opponent back into it late. We saw that in the Rams game and somewhat in the Commanders game before they pulled away. I think the Eagles could get out to a lead much like they did in Super Bowl LVII last time, but it won’t be by much in my low-scoring game theory. I think Jake Elliot attempts a field goal to get them on the board first after a drive in which they ride Saquon Barkley’s fresh legs down the field with some timely passing. They could score a touchdown, but I think Kansas City will hold up, as they ranked 8th in defensive red zone efficiency.
That is why I don’t think it is very far-fetched to think that Philly will start the game out with a field goal attempt when they get stopped down near the red zone. We are getting some great odds here at +350, and I took a shot on it for some baby peanuts.
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