NFL Playoff Predictions: Super Bowl LIV Winner, MVP & Best Bets
Now that we’re through the NFL regular season and approaching the Wild Card round of the playoffs, we’ve asked our writers to provide their playoff predictions and favorite value bets to win Super Bowl LIV.
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| Expert | AFC Championship Game Teams | NFC Championship Game Teams | Super Bowl LIV Teams | Super Bowl LIV Winner | Super Bowl LIV MVP |
| Casey Pazzalia | Baltimore vs. Kansas City | San Francisco vs. Minnesota | Kansas City vs. San Francisco | Kansas City | Patrick Mahomes |
| Brad Richter | Baltimore vs. Kansas City | San Francisco vs. New Orleans | Baltimore vs. New Orleans | New Orleans | Michael Thomas |
| TJ Perun | Baltimore vs. Kansas City | Green Bay vs. San Francisco | Baltimore vs. San Francisco | Baltimore | Lamar Jackson |
| Mike Tagliere | Baltimore vs. Kansas City | New Orleans vs. Seattle | Baltimore vs. New Orleans | Baltimore | Lamar Jackson |
| Mike Spector | Baltimore vs. Kansas City | Green Bay vs. San Francisco | Baltimore vs. San Francisco | San Francisco | Jimmy Garoppolo |
What is your favorite value bet to win Super Bowl LIV?
Patriots (+1200)
With the level Lamar Jackson is playing at right now, it’s hard to see anyone beating the Ravens. While there’s always that chance he has an off-game, the Ravens bolstered their defense at the trade deadline and got healthy, which should allow them to pick him up in the case he struggles throwing the ball. His legs, however, don’t have bad days. The Saints are the team that can give them fits, but the inconsistency/injuries on their defense is something that worries me. The odds on the Patriots at +1200 makes them the best value, as you really never want to bet against Brady/Belichick in the playoffs.
Mike Tagliere
If I were to tell you at the start of the season, or any time prior to four weeks ago, you could get six-time champions Brady and Belichick at double-digit odds to win the Super Bowl, you’d absolutely take it. Despite their offensive struggles, this Patriots’ defense is still allowing just 14 points and 275.9 yards per game. And it’s still Brady. And it’s still January.
TJ Perun
Green Bay Packers +850
While Aaron Rodgers has not played at an Aaron Rodgers-like level this year, it shouldn’t surprise anyone if he finds his form in the playoffs. As the No. 2 seed, they could actually play both playoff games before the Super Bowl at home if the bracket broke right. The Packers’ defense is an underrated unit that ranked ninth in PPG allowed this year. Running back Aaron Jones is more than capable of taking the burden off of Rodgers. If Green Bay can find another receiver to step up opposite Davante Adams, they will be a very dangerous team this postseason.
Mike Spector
Vikings (+4000)
Besides San Francisco, the Vikings are the only NFC team remaining that ranks in the top 10 in both scoring offense (No. 8, 25.4 ppg) and scoring defense (No. 6, 18.9 ppg). Yes, they’ll have to win three road games, but they’re averaging 31.7 points per game in their last six road games with a plus-53 point differential.
Casey Pazzalia
Seahawks (+2500)
The Seahawks have played and won many close games this season, and that is what the playoffs are all about. They have a quarterback in Russell Wilson who can make clutch plays to help will his team to victory. The Seahawks likely need to win three road games, but they have proven to be road warriors this season with a 7-1 record that has included wins on the road over their likely first two opponents, the Eagles and 49ers.
Brad Richter