The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off Sunday, Feb. 9. Oddsmakers think the game will be a toss up, as the reigning champs are only 1.5-point favorites at BetMGM. Anything could shift the tide in favor of one side and which pass catchers get on a roll will be a major storyline. Travis Kelce will likely be the pass catcher who attracts the most attention from sports bettors, but another tight end could be just as impactful. Let’s go over the betting outlook for Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.
Goedert had an underwhelming regular season and caught just 42 passes for 492 yards and two scores. His reception and receiving yard numbers were the lowest they’ve been since his rookie year. However, he’s picked his game up in the postseason. Goedert tallied seven catches for 85 yards against the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. His receiving yards total has increased with each playoff game this postseason and bettors are keying in on his receiving yard prop ahead of the Super Bowl.
At BetMGM, the public has placed 99% of its bets on the over when Goedert’s receiving prop line opened at 48.5 ahead of the Super Bowl. He tallied 47 receiving yards on four receptions before reaching 56 receiving yards on four catches in his first two games of the postseason. Now his total has moved to 49.5 (-125) at BetMGM. He’s been more consistent than DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown in the passing game and could be the crucial weapon that gets Philly’s offense going aside from Saquon Barkley. The Chiefs have been particularly vulnerable against tight ends this season.
The Eagles will lean on the ground game and Kansas City has excelled against the run. Jalen Hurts will have to find reliable weapons through the air at times to avoid being predictable. Goedert’s recent production makes him a safe bet as an escape outlet in a passing offense that’s been on the decline.
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