Super Bowl MVP odds are probably the best prop bet on play during the big game on Sunday, and this year’s list is headed by the most important players in the game, the quarterbacks. The men under center have won this award on 22 occasions, including this year’s favorite.
Super Bowl MVP odds – Sunday, February 7, 6:20 PM ET
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis (-180)
Manning won this award four years ago when he led the Colts to a Super Bowl win over Chicago, and another win would put him up there with the all-time greats of the game. No one has control over their offense the way Manning does, and his pre-snap reads make him a danger no matter how much time on the clock, and no matter where the Colts are on the field.
Drew Brees, New Orleans (+260)
Brees finished second to Manning in the regular-season MVP race, but he was the spark of the No.1 offense in the league all season. Brees is the leader of this team, and even though he’s not a physical monster like Manning, Brees may be the most accurate quarterback in the league, and he can go deep, or work the underneath route. Also, his footwork in the pocket is very underrated.
Reggie Bush, New Orleans (+950)
Saints fans would love to see the Bush that was a one-man wrecking crew against Arizona in the NFC divisional round, as he broke two big runs for touchdowns, including a punt return late to seal the deal. Bush is probably the most electrifying player on either team, and his open-field ability is second to none, but he has to be more consistent if his Saints are going to overcome these bookmaker odds (bookmaker reviews).
Pierre Garcon, Indianapolis (+1500)
Garcon broke out in the AFC championship game against the New York Jets, catching a record 11 passes for 151 yards and a score. The Jets decided that they were going to take away Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, which left Garcon and Austin Collie to run wild through the secondary. If the Saints try a similar gameplan, Manning now has faith in his young receivers.
Darren Sharper, New Orleans (+2500)
The darkhorse of this race, Sharper tied for the league lead with nine picks, returning three for touchdowns, and then he’s been a force in the playoffs, recovering a fumble against Arizona, and making a team-high 11 tackles against Minnesota, along with countless blitzes of Brett Favre. He’ll have a big hand in their gameplan against Manning.
Super Bowl betting pick: The Colts should be able to come away with the win, and if they do, Manning will be the man to take them there.