So many prop bets on the Super Bowl, so little time | Sports betting notes

After a while, reading through the pages and pages of Super Bowl props starts to feel like the terms and conditions of a medical insurance policy. At some point, enough is enough.

But it’s wise to keep reading. On page 7 of the William Hill props packet is the over/under on rushing attempts by New England fullback James Develin. Boy, if that doesn’t get the adrenaline going …

Here are some more of the unusual and interesting props and bets being offered.

*C.J. Anderson and James White to score touchdowns.

This is available on the SugarHouse/Parx betslip apps and the odds are 5-1. Anderson has scored a touchdown in each of his four games with the Rams and is a threat on the goal line. The guy weighs as much as a linebacker. White, who is murder catching the ball out of the backfield, goes against a Rams defense that allowed 13 receptions to Saints RBs last week and six to them earlier in the year. White had a career high 12 TDs this season, though he hasn’t scored in the playoffs. That makes the line appealing and a $50 bet would buy a fine steak dinner afterward.

*Patriots to win 20-17.

This was at 90-1 earlier in the week but was down to 60-1 midweek. This no doubt appeals to Patriots fans, who longingly recall the first Super Bowl won by Tom Brady, who beat the (St. Louis) Rams, 20-17 in Super Bowl 36 following the 2001 season. With the spread at 2.5, it’s worth five bucks.

*The point spread.

Most ‘books had the Patriots as 2.5-point favorites throughout the week, but the juice varied. Money wagered versus money won is almost never 1:1. At Caesars properties, namely in Chester and Atlantic City, the Rams are 2.5-point underdogs at a price of -105. A $25 bet would win $23.81. At Parx and SugarHouse, the line was -114. A $25 bet would win $21.93.

But PointsBet, an app in New Jersey, is offering a no-juice line of 1:1 on both the Patriots and Rams.

The Patriots have covered their last three and are 5-1 against the spread against playoff teams. Los Angeles has covered four in a row and are 3-5-1 ATS against playoff teams.

*Rams first-half field goals.

Don’t be afraid to bet the favorite, which over .5 is here. DraftKings at Resorts in Atlantic City and Parx/SugarHouse was offering -155 on the over. The Rams were second in the league in field goal attempts and kicker Greg Zuerlein has 60-yard range. Weather won’t be a factor, so if he makes one before halftime, my $50 wager will bring back $32.49. That’ll help tip the waiter.

*Three consecutive scores.

Bookmaker William Hill-US (Ocean Resort, Tropicana) is offering +140 that no team will score three consecutive times at any point during the game, not including extra points/two-point conversions. “No” seems like a strong play, right? Not so fast. Eight of the last 12 Super Bowls have seen teams score at least three times unanswered. And four of the eight Supes that Tom Brady has played has seen “yes,” most famously SB51 when Atlanta jumped out 21-0 and New England scored the final 31 points. Finally, three of the four playoff games the Rams and Patriots have played this year have had three consecutive scores by one team. The odds for “yes” are -160. Bottom line: handle with care.

*Caesars this week posted odds for every team for next year’s college football championship. Penn State is 75-1, Temple is 1000-1. Clemson (2-1) and Alabama (yawn, 5-2) are the favorites. Notre Dame is 40-1.

*Rooms for Sunday night were still available at the eight hotels in Atlantic City with sportsbooks. Bally’s, Harrah’s and Hard Rock were each under 80 bucks, which includes taxes and nebulous resort fees.

*Resorts last week had a customer put $37,000 on props. One of the notable plays was $5,000 on either team making a two-point conversion.