Predictions For NFL Championship Sunday: Bet on 49ers being 'Good as Gould'; Chiefs, Mahomes walking through the Bengals

What's an NFL Championship Sunday without making any wild predictions, especially from someone who takes great pleasure in analyzing betting information, to help you make smart and educated bets? 

Besides, short of Travis Kelce stealing Joe Burrow's helmet before kickoff and Nick Bosa getting lost on his way to Levi's Stadium, just about anything is possible on NFL 2023 Championship Sunday.

(You might want to check with your favorite sportsbook for updated lines, but the last time I refreshed the Chiefs (-1) and Eagles (-2.5) were favs to meet in Arizona on Feb. 12th.) 

Here are my (serious) predictions with a betting slant, of course. Please bet responsibly and within reason. :  

🏈 'Good as Gould': 49ers kicker Robbie Gould, who has never missed a playoff kick in 67 tries, will nail a game-winning FG as time runs out in regulation. So, go find yourself a Robbie Gould prop for Championship Sunday. After, you bet he never pays for another drink in the Bay Area. 

🏈 'Hot for Arizona': Kansas City All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce is going to torch the Bengals all day. Kelce, who led all tight ends in catches (110), receiving yards (1,338) and touchdowns (12) this season, is a safe bet to catch a lot of passes on Sunday. And it doesn't matter, if its Patrick Mahomes or Chad Henne throwing Kelce the football. Please, take the over on Travis Kelce receptions on Championship Sunday. 

🏈 Super Running Game: The 49ers were a ridiculous 14-1 SU and 12-3 ATS when they outrushed their opponents this season. The Eagles were 10-0 SU when they outrushed their opponents this season. All told, the 49ers and Eagles did a nice job of riding their respective offensive lines, while hiding their quarterbacks (Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy). Only, I'm trusting the better coach in this spot (Kyle Shanahan) to get it done again and help the 49ers plan for Arizona. So, look for Christian McCaffrey to go off.

🏈 Chiefs 34, Bengals 20: Stop praying for Patrick Mahomes. I'm betting the Chiefs will be just fine vs. the Bengals, with or without their star quarterback on Championship Sunday.

🏈 49ers 23, Eagles 20: Bet on Robbie Gould wrapping up a physical NFC title game with a FG to send the 49ers to the Super Bowl, and get Kyle Shanahan one step closer to forever redemption.