NFL Playoff Pick'em: Expert predictions for Super Bowl LIV
January 24th, 2020
We're celebrating our expansion into Pennsylvania by teaming up with two of the Keystone State's finest sports blogs on a new NFL promotion! Join us weekly as Kyle Scott from Crossing Broad and Liam Jenkins from Philly Sports Network go head-to-head to pick the winner of every single playoff game from the Wild Card round all the way to Super Bowl LIV. We'll share their locks of the week and post their records as they compete for $1,000 and ultimate bragging rights.
Meet the Experts
Kyle Scott (CrossingBroad)
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.Last week's record: 1-3 Overall record: 11-9
Liam Jenkins (Philly Sports Network)
Liam is a 24-year old sports journalist from the UK and founder of the Philly Sports Network. In just five years he turned a hobby into one of the fastest-growing Philadelphia sports sites in the world, amassing 9,000,000 views and writing over 3,000 articles. Drawing attention from the likes of CSN, NJ.Com and Bleacher Report in the process, Liam is set on changing the way Philadelphia sports teams are reported on, helping his team deliver diverse content across multiple platforms, including YouTube, where the PSN channel has close to 15,000 subscribers.Last week's record: 2-2 Overall record: 12-8
Super Bowl LIV odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
San Francisco 49ers | +1.5 | +115 | O 54 |
Kansas City Chiefs | -1.5 | -140 | U 54 |
Expert Super Bowl Picks
Kyle: 49ers +1.5 and Under 54 I’ve felt all season that the 49ers were the best team in the NFL, and if I have the chance to grab them as a dog against Andy Reid in the Super Bowl, I’m doing it. Kyle Shanahan was the brains behind the Falcons' Super Bowl run and it isn't a mistake that his 49ers are here now. He’s a phenomenal coach who now has a league-leading defense. Speaking of which, I feel like that keeps the KC offense in check and we see a low scoring game.Liam: Kansas City -1.5 and Under 54 As impressive as San Francisco has been this year, Kansas City has ripped the spotlight away in every comparable occasion. Slowing down Derrick Henry seemed impossible, but the Chiefs found a way and that should give them a boost in confidence ahead of facing a run-happy Niners offense. San Fran’s defense is dominant, but it hasn’t faced an offense like this before. Not one that’s posted 12 touchdowns in two games. It’s tricky to separate these two juggernauts, but I really think Big Red will finally get his elusive Super Bowl ring.
There’s every chance this turns into a shootout, but in that same vein, do you really want to give Patrick Mahomes the ball? The Niners would be wise to continue their keepaway concourse, while Andy Reid thrives in dominating the time of possession. The under is the contrarian play, but the more enticing one.
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