Top 5 First Touchdown Wagers to Spice Up Super Bowl LVIII

Ray-Ray McCloud +10000

Nothing brings as much joy or excitement as a punt or kick return going back for a touchdown. But the best part of backing Ray-Ray McCloud in the first touchdown market is that he also gets a piece of the pie on offense. This is as spicy as possible, backing McCloud at +10000 to cross the plane first. 

McCloud hasn't been shy about running back kick-offs. He took one back for 23 yards against the Green Bay Packers, adding a 28-yard return in the NFC Championship. That's been his standard all season, with McCloud totaling 11 kick returns over his last nine games. Moreover, he soaks looks in the passing game, accumulating 135 yards on 12 catches and 15 targets throughout the regular season. 

There's something oddly fitting about a 100-1 prop hitting in the first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Whether it's a kick-off, punt return, or receiving score, we're all-in on McCloud finding the endzone first.

Kyle Juszczyk +4600

Kyle Shanahan has become synonymous with the 49ers. He rebuilt the franchise into a perennial juggernaut, making personnel adjustments year after year to keep the wheel churning. However, Kyle Juszczyk has been in San Francisco with Shanahan since day one, and every week, the Niners head coach is sure to include his fullback in the game planning. 

There aren't any other fullbacks in the NFL who get as much play as Juszczyk. The Harvard grad started all but one regular season game this season, following that up with starts in both playoff games ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. We saw just how robust Jusczyk's ceiling is in the Championship Round, with the 32-year-old playing 60.6% of snaps and getting one carry and three targets.

It's evident that Shanahan has a soft spot in his heart for his All-Pro fullback. Even if he doesn't cash as the first touchdown scorer, we're planting our flag in Juszczyk finding the endzone at some point in Las Vegas.

Kansas City Chiefs Defense +4200

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense continues to get all the credit for their success, but they wouldn't be playing for their third championship in four years if not for their improved defense. Don't be surprised if the Chiefs defense makes a big play right off the bat, cashing as a longshot first touchdown scorer. 

One of the most significant factors we're assessing in making this bet is Brock Purdy's ineffective play. The Niners quarterback has looked out of sorts early in games, needing an entire half, if not longer, to find his rhythm. Those nerves will only be amplified as Purdy plays in the first Super Bowl of his career. 

The other factor we're weighing is the Chiefs' defensive depth. Kansas City has playmakers in every level of their defense. Chris Jones, L'Jarius Sneed, Justin Reid, and Drue Tranquill are just a few of those defenders who have come up with big plays in the postseason. 

The best part of this prop is that you don't have to choose just one player. At +4200, you are rooting for anyone on the Chiefs' defense to make a big play.

Noah Gray +4500

Travis Kelce gets all the credit as the Chiefs' top pass-catcher. And deservedly so. But Noah Gray has become a priority in Patrick Mahomes's progressions lately. That will serve him well as he attempts to become the first touchdown scorer on Sunday. 

Over his past two outings, Gray has been targeted eight times. He set a season-best with five targets in the AFC Championship Game, matching his season-best in receptions the week before. Over that modest two-game stretch, we've seen the Chiefs run a lot of two tight-end packages, seemingly using Kelce or play action to set up passes to Gray.

Mahomes loves dishing the ball to big targets, and Gray has cemented himself as a preferred option. This price doesn't do Gray justice, and he could easily hit at +4500.

Ray-Ray McCloud +10000

Nothing brings as much joy or excitement as a punt or kick return going back for a touchdown. But the best part of backing Ray-Ray McCloud in the first touchdown market is that he also gets a piece of the pie on offense. This is as spicy as possible, backing McCloud at +10000 to cross the plane first. 

McCloud hasn't been shy about running back kick-offs. He took one back for 23 yards against the Green Bay Packers, adding a 28-yard return in the NFC Championship. That's been his standard all season, with McCloud totaling 11 kick returns over his last nine games. Moreover, he soaks looks in the passing game, accumulating 135 yards on 12 catches and 15 targets throughout the regular season. 

There's something oddly fitting about a 100-1 prop hitting in the first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Whether it's a kick-off, punt return, or receiving score, we're all-in on McCloud finding the endzone first.