One of the most popular prop markets for any Super Bowl is which player will score the first touchdown.
Bettors have done well here π° in recent years, as popular players Jalen Hurts, Odell Beckham Jr. and Rob Gronkowski reached the end zone first in the past three Super Bowls.
When the 49ers and Chiefs squared off in Super Bowl LIV four years ago, it was a Patrick Mahomes run that opened up the scoring. Mahomes is +1800 to repeat the feat on Sunday.
Here are the five most popular first TD bets for Super Bowl LVIII by handle π΅.
1. Travis Kelce (+700) 27.2%
The only time Kelce cashed for first TD this entire season? That would be in the AFC Championship Game against the Ravens.
2. Christian McCaffrey (+425) 22.1%
Despite racking up 25 scores in the regular season and playoffs, McCaffrey actually hasnβt been a first TD scorer since Nov. 19 vs. the Bucs π€¨.
3. Brandon Aiyuk (+1000) 12.1%
Aiyuk has been the first TD scorer in three 49ers games this season, only trailing McCaffreyβs four for most on the team.
4. Rashee Rice (+900) 11.6%
Rice has been the first TD scorer in three Chiefs games in his rookie campaign. Interestingly, they all came against AFC East teams (Dolphins twice, Patriots).
5. Isiah Pacheco (+550) 5.7%
Pacheco leads the Chiefs with four first TDs this season, though he hasnβt done it in the playoffs despite scoring in all three games.
