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For the first time in his career, DeAndre Hopkins will compete for a Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) look to three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3). It is time to continue our Super Bowl odds series with a DeAndre Hopkins props prediction and pick.
The Chiefs played with a target on their backs all season but regardless, returned to their third straight Super Bowl. They are coming off a 32-29 win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game, avenging one of their two losses in the regular season in the process.
The Eagles needed one more playoff game to return to the Super Bowl and ended up back in the spotlight after a one-year hiatus. Philadelphia dominated divisional rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game, winning 55-23.
Since Hopkins was traded from the Titans to the Chiefs, the veteran has been a consistent member of Kansas City’s passing game. However, Hopkins has faded in the playoffs, recording just one catch for 11 yards over the past two games. He failed to catch a pass in the divisional round and reeled in his lone reception of the postseason in the AFC Championship Game against the Bills.
Here are the Super Bowl odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
Receptions: Over 1.5 (+126)
Receptions: Under 1.5 (-165)
Receiving Yards: Over 11.5 (-110)
Receiving Yards: Under 11.5 (-110)
Longest Reception: Over 8.5 yards (-120)
Longest Reception: Under 8.5 yards (-108)
Anytime Touchdown: +650
Most receiving yards: +10000
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Hopkins’ decrease in volume has directly coincided with Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown’s return from injury. As Brown’s usage has increased, Hopkins’ has declined. As a result, the 32-year-old ran just 11 routes in the AFC Championship Game and was on the field for a mere 19 percent of the offensive snaps.
The usage is concerning, but Hopkins should be slightly more involved in the Super Bowl. JuJu Smith-Schuster surprisingly stepped up for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game but will struggle against the Eagles’ Cooper DeJean, who has locked down the slot all season. In normal conditions, the under would be the play, but the odds are leaning far enough to put value on the Over 1.5.
Final DeAndre Hopkins Prediction & Pick: Over 1.5 receptions (+126)
The Eagles play a mix of man-to-man and zone coverage but have trended more towards man down the stretch. Patrick Mahomes has favored his veterans in single coverage in the playoffs, evidenced by Travis Kelce’s recent surge. Hopkins has not been able to join in on the fun but matches up better with the Eagles than either of Kansas City’s previous playoff matchups.
The Eagles prioritized defending speed and deep passes all season, allowing the fewest receptions of 20 yards or more in the regular season....
