We've had a week in between Championship games to prepare for Super Bowl 56 which features the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. The Cinderella Bengals are fresh off a 27-24 OT victory on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs, their resiliency and second-half comeback securing them a spot in the Big Game.
As for the Rams, they knocked off the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 20-17, where they too sported a 10-point fourth-quarter comeback to play in the Super Bowl on their home field. The way both teams have gotten to this point makes combining our favorite wagers into a single-game parlay bet even more fun.
Here's a look at our favorite Bengals vs. Rams SGP picks based on current Super Bowl odds. One parlay is a more conservative play, while the other has a great longshot payout.
Bengals vs Rams same-game parlay picks
Safe pick
- Rams 1H spread -0.5
- Mixon Under 69.5 rushing yards
Best odds: +140 at DraftKings sportsbook
Long-shot pick
- LA Rams moneyline
- Aaron Donald to record a sack – Yes
- Cam Akers – Under 2.5 receptions
- Cam Akers to score a TD
- Ja’Marr Chase – Under 4.5 rushing yards
- Odell Beckham – Over 62.5 receiving yards
- Odell Beckham to score a TD
Best odds: +4,000 at bet365
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Super Bowl 56 SGP safe pick
by Monique Vag | @parlayqueen
Rams first-half spread -0.5
The Rams have been hot early this postseason, averaging 16 first-half points per game over their last three. While their offense has been good, their defense has been the shining point.
The Rams defense held the Arizona Cardinals scoreless in the first half in the Wild Card Round. Next, they held the high-scoring Tampa Bay Buccaneers to three points and most recently held the 49ers scoreless in the first quarter before allowing 10 total in the second. As long as their offense can put up a few points, I like the Rams defense to continue its stellar play and for the team to come away with a first-half lead.
Joe Mixon Under 69.5 rushing yards
Over their last three postseason games, the Rams have held opponents to an average of 54 rushing yards. It's been no surprise to see their defense step up as they've been elite against the run all season ranking within the Top 5.
Breaking their defensive statistics down further, they have not given up big plays on the ground. In fact, their defense surrendered the second-fewest rushes of 20 or more yards all season, giving up 20 or more only four times. Putting that number into perspective, the bottom two teams in the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers surrendered 16 and 24 rushes of 20+ yards, respectively.
For Joe Mixon, he's averaging 3.7 yards a carry in the postseason and has been held under 60 total yards twice. Expect that trend to continue in the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl 56 SGP longshot pick
by Sam Farley | @FarleyWrites
LA Rams moneyline
First up, let’s get the most immediate point out of the way: I’m confident that the Rams win this game. I love Joe Burrow, but Sean McVay is the better coach and he has the better roster at his disposal. With that in mind, the first selection of seven in this same-game parlay is the Rams moneyline.
Aaron Donald to record a sack – Yes
One of the reasons I’m not confident in the Bengals is because of their offensive line. Throughout the season we’ve questioned them, and it feels like it’s almost been forgotten because of their playoff success. They’ve beaten the Chiefs, Titans and Raiders to reach the Super Bowl, all good teams, but they don’t have the fear factor of the Rams defense and I’m certain that their talisman, the incredible Aaron Donald, will get a sack on Sunday.
Cam Akers – Under 2.5 receptions + Akers to score a TD
Cam Akers is one of the feel-good stories of the Super Bowl. He wasn’t expected to take the field again this season but he’s back and ready to compete for the biggest prize in the NFL. He’s yet to score a touchdown since his return but the Super Bowl has a funny way of creating narratives and I feel like it’s his time. Despite that, I’ll be taking the Under on his receptions, currently sitting at 2.5. In his three playoff games, he’s only exceeded that line once in both receptions and even targets.
Ja’Marr Chase – Under 4.5 rushing yards
Ja’Marr Chase is my rookie of the year but one area I’m confident we’ll see him struggle on Sunday is on the ground. His rushing yard line sits at 4.5 and I’m taking the Under. The Bengals, especially if they’re struggling in the air, might look to get the ball in his hands but it’s largely been unsuccessful when they’ve done it this season. They’ve given him at least one carry in eight games this year and he’s only managed four or more yards in three of those games. We’ll take Under 4.5 here.
Odell Beckham – Over 62.5 receiving yards + Beckham to score a TD
Finally, to complete the same-game parlay, we’ll be leaning on Odell Beckham Jr. The redemption arc for OBJ has been enjoyable to watch and it’s clear that he’s becoming more and more integral to the Rams offense each week. It’s no secret that Cooper Kupp is the Rams’ danger man, but that just gives Beckham room to thrive. I’m backing him to have Over 62.5 receiving yards and find the endzone.
