Top Five Prop Bets for NFL Championship Weekend

This is a very big weekend in the NFL as the NFC and AFC Champions will be decided on the field. The Vegas oddsmakers have done a very good job of deciding the lines for these games and it can make it very hard to select a winner. I have found my best bet in the Vikings / Saints game but if you look really close you can find some good proposition bets for the games this weekend.

What QB will throw for the most passing yards on Sunday?

For those of you that are not familiar with a prop bet here is the definition. In gambling a proposition bet (also called a side bet, prop bet, prop, or exotic) is a bet made on an outcome or a proposition. These can be anything from statistics and happenstance in a regular game to personal, one-of-a-kind bets. This weekend for the NFC and AFC Championship game there are plenty of great prop bets to take advantage of so I have found my top five and listed them in order with #1 being my best prop bet of the weekend. All props and sportsbooks are from myOfficial Top Ten Online Sportsbook Rankings.

The Top 5 Prop Bets for NFL Championship Weekend

#5 Jets @ Colts–The first score in the game will be?

The bet for this prop question is any other score at +140. The only thing that kills this prop is a touchdown, but its more likely the first score will be a FG. Jets have a decent defense that can keep the Colts out of the endzone on the first drive and the Jets will stick to the ground early and most likely settle for a FG if they get in scoring position. Play any other score at +140. This prop can be found at Bet Jamaica, bet the prop here.

#4 Vikings @ Saints–Total QB Sacks in the game, over/under 4.5

The bet for this prop question is OVER 4.5 +105 Jared Allen is a beat for the Vikings and he may break this total himself but he is at least good for one. Favre likes to hold the ball looking for the best possible pass and that will equal plenty of sacks on Sunday for both of these teams. Take this prop to go over. This prop is offered at Bet Mania.com, bet the prop here.

#3 Jets @ Colts–Dallas Clark to have Over or Under 70.5 Receiving yards

If your looking for player props like this one, no sportsbook has more of them than Diamond Sportsbook. There is a huge list of player props on both games featuring all of the best players. The prop bet for this question is OVER 70.5 +100. Dallas Clark is Manning’s go-to guy when he is under pressure and the Jets bring plenty of pressure so look for Manning to focus in on Clark early and often. Clark should have over 100 yards receiving in this game making this a nice prop bet.

#2 Both Games–What Running Back will have the most rushing yards?

This is a very unique prop because it actually applies to both games on Sunday. The prop bet for this play is Shonn Greene at +250. It’s a very nice return for this rookie. The Colts won’t have the leading rusher in these games because they don’t run the ball. I choose Greene over Reggie Bush and Adrian Peterson because the Jets run all the time and Greene has shown that he can break the long run. Take the rookie to cash this ticket and rush for the most yards on Sunday. This prop is only available atSportsbook.com, to see this prop click here.

#1 What QB will have the most passing yards?

The #1 prop bet is what quarterback will have the most passing yards in both games. The prop bet in this question will be placed on Peyton Manning +200. Peyton Manning and the Colts make no bones about it. They plan to throw as much as possible. Although the NFC Championship game may be explosive I still like my chances on #18 at 2-1. Sanchez will not be the QB to do it so this gives me a 1 in 3 shot of hitting a nice prop with the MVP of the league. This prop is being offered by Players Only and they havemany more to offer in the exciting games on Sunday.

That does it for my prop bets for the NFL Championship Weekend, make sure to stop back as I will have prop bets for the Superbowl and more great free winning selections and great sportsbooks to bet the big game at.