The Seattle Seahawksrouted the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl 60, easily covering the 4.5-point spread. The Seahawks were up 9-0 at halftime and never trailed. The game stayed under the total of 45.5, although it was threatened late.
Oddsmakers were rooting for a boring, low-scoring game and that's pretty much what they got, as many a same-game parlay came up short without Jaxson Smith-Njigba or Kenneth Walker III finding the end zone.
There were thousands of ways to bet on the big game, but here are five interesting prop bets that cashed:
Kenneth Walker III wins Super Bowl LX MVP (+550)
Walker carried the load for the Seahawks, racking up 135 yards on 27 carries, and 20 yards receiving. He was Seattle's most consistent weapon on a night where start WR Jaxson Smith-Njigba had only four catches for 27 yards, even though Walker III didn't find the end zone.
Walker had the third-most wagers and total dollars wagered at BetMGM to win the award, but wasn't among the top five liabilities because of the short price.
Walker is the first running back to win a Super Bowl MVP since Denver Broncos RB Terrell Davis back in Super Bowl XXXII.
Kenneth Walker III over 70.5 rushing yards
Walker's rushing yardage prop was pounded by both sharp bettors early and public bettors as the days leading up to the Super Bowl went on. It opened at 78.5 at BetMGM and was bet down to 70.5 by kickoff, as 63% of bets and 77% of the total dollars wagered were on the under.
Walker went over that total in the second quarter, on his way to 135 yards rushing and the game's MVP.
Total punts over 7.5
Not a bet that was too high on the public's radar, but this one also cashed early on the way to a ridiclous15punts in the game. Seahawks punter Michael Dickson had a few beauties among his seven punts, downing three inside the 20-yard line. Patriots punter Bryce Baringer went over this number himself, punting eight times as a result of five New England three-and-outs (although Baringer didn't punt in the fourth quarter).
Mack Hollins over 25.5 receiving yards
This was a prop that moved significantly from an opening number of 30.5 receiving yards, all the way down to 25.5 off of sharp action at a few sportsbooks. Still, there was far more public money on the over, as 90% of bets nad 95% of the total dollars wagered were on the over.
Hollins ended up as New England's leading receiver, catching four passes for 78 yards and easily eclipsed this number.
Hunter Henry -6.5 receiving yards vs. Anthony Edwards points
Cross-sport props are always fun in the Super Bowl, and due to Edwards' subpar game with 23 points in 115-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon, Henry just needed 30 receiving yards to win this prop.
Henry finished with 31 receiving yards on three catches to eke out the cash.
