Top 5 long shot bets for Super Bowl LIII

There are some attractive betting prices out there for the Super Bowl and, come Sunday, there's a good chance you'll be wagering on something. If you're looking to hit a home run, here are our five favorite long shot bets.

Rams LB Cory Littleton to win MVP (+12500)

Littleton didn't make the cut in our three favorite MVP bets released earlier this week, and for good reason. Only two non-offensive players have taken home the award over the previous 15 Super Bowls. That, and defensive production - interceptions, touchdowns, etc. - tend to be random. But if you're looking for any player to be around the ball the most, it'll likely be the linebacker, who has the highest over/under on tackles in the game.

Patriots FB James Develin to score a TD (+1200)

Develin might be the best value pick on the board to score a touchdown. He's been utilized in goal-to-go situations this season and since Week 9, has become a short-yardage option in the running game. Develin isn't exactly allergic to the end zone, either, hitting paydirt four times this season.

Rams WR Josh Reynolds to score first TD (+2200)

Reynolds gets our attention as a player who could score the first touchdown. The Patriots are notorious for starting out slow in Super Bowls, scoring only three combined points over the course of eight first quarters in the Brady-Belichick era. That could pave the way for the Rams to score first, and our best long shot would be Reynolds, who has five touchdowns on the season and is seeing an increased role in the offense with Cooper Kupp sidelined.

First team to reach 20 points - Neither (+1600)

If you like the under in this one, you can take 56.5 in most shops and even search for some alternate totals to get better prices. If you really like the under and expect a tight game, take another look at this prop.

Double result - Tie/Rams (+1500)

A double result is two bets - one on the halftime result and one on the final result. Fifteen of the previous 20 Super Bowls have produced a lower scoring first half than second half, so if that follows suit again, there's a higher chance of variance and better odds of the score being tied after two quarters. Considering we like the Rams in this game, especially if you can find a +3, they're our final result pick.

Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.

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