The Super Bowl is the biggest sports betting event of the year, with over $1.3 billion expected to be legally wagered in 38 states offering 38 states and Washington, DC.
While appealing enough while betting on the spread between Kansas City Chief and the Philadelphia Eagles, there are plenty of other options for those who bet in the big game. NBC Sports is pleased to help you understand the insanity.
Edited by Vaughn Dalzel, Brad Thomas and Brian Hamilton, the next guide will help bettors make informed decisions, including game odds, the collapse of each team’s playmaker, and how to wager props. It includes everything you need.
Who is your favourite to win the Super Bowl LIX? (Odds via DraftKings)
Kansas City Chiefs (-120) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (+100)
Spread: Chief-1.5
Total: 48.5
Betting the Chief on the Money Line at -125 means Kansas City is betting that they will win perfectly. If you bet $10 against the Chief and win, your payment from DraftKings will be $18. Conversely, if Philadelphia wins, a $10 bet will win the Eagles with +105 odds to win a $20.50 payment.
The spread means that the chief prefers to win at least 1.5 points. If you are betting on the Chief or the Eagles to cover the spread, a $10 bet will earn a $19.09 payment if the team covers those 1.5 points.
Betting the total means you’re not interested in who wins, but the team combines the number of points to score. The total is set to 48.5. The Eagles and Chiefs need to combine to decide whether to overcome or overcome that number.
NBC Sports’ Drew Dinsick says they should take the Eagles against a spread or money line (if they’re bold).
“All of my numbers refer to the Eagles being able to run the ball all day against this Chiefs defense. Not only is Saquon Barkley stronger to start the game, but he’s finished even better. “I’m going to beat the Chiefs’ defenses as the team has a long team throughout the season,” Dinsick said.
How did the Chiefs and Eagles arrive at Super Bowl Ricks?
This is the 2023 Super Bowl rematch in which the Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35.
After finishing the 2024 regular season with a league-leading 15-2 record, Kansas City knocked out the Houston Texans (23-14) in the divisional round of the playoffs, and Joshua Allen and the Buffalo Bills (32-29) AFC Championship .
The Philadelphia Eagles have a 14-3 regular season record, with a wild card round over the Green Bay Packers, a division round over the Los Angeles Rams (28-22) and an NFC Championship against Commander Washington (55-23) .
Best thing to do when the Eagles are attacking
QB Jalen hurts touchdowns at any time (-110)
Hurts was able to combine seven touchdowns in three playoff games this season and pair them with zero turnovers. The biggest negative point from these three games was 11 bags, including seven against the Rams. That’s why Harts went 2-1 by trying his passing yards and props.
But Hurts has always been a money maker in the touchdown market, and that’s how we suggest bet on him (-110). He made four rushing touchdowns in his final two games, losing three times to Kansas City in 2022 in a Super Bowl loss.
Hurts also rushed for touchdowns in five of eight playoff games, moving on to 6-2 with a “1.5 pass touchdown” in those games. We like to enter the end zone through his legs at -110 odds.
RB Saquon Barkley has surpassed 21.5 rushing attempts and 110.5 rushing yards
The Kansas City chief has one of the best run defenses in the NFL, allowing only 70.4 yards per game on the ground. However, Barkley ran over 120 rushing yards in nine of his 19 games, including three of his last five. He also has at least 22 carries in 11 of the 19 games this season.
We like him to look into his rushing attempts and yards on Sundays.
WR AJ Brown with over 4.5 receptions and over 70 reception yards
Brown is the main reception option for this passing attack. He has 67 receptions for 97 targets. His receiving props are set at 70.5 yards, five yards below the season average of 74.9.
Chiefs do a good job of limiting external threats, and defensive coordinator Steve Spanulo likely needs to plan and inflict wounds to eliminate Berkley’s rushing threat. . This could be the route for Brown to exceed his reception yard and reception number.
WR Devonta Smith with over 4.5 receptions
Smith may be a secondary option for passing attacks, but he has more receptions in the season than Brown. His 50-yard reception total may be despicable. He averaged 59.6 yards per game, but on the crisp route running in the middle of the field, he could be a reliable target throughout the game.
Te Dallas Goedert Over 4.5 reception and over 50.5 reception yards
Goedert is a tertiary option, but he is also a great option in this game. He has 50 receiving yards and averages 52.6 yards per game. The Chiefs give up 70 receiving yards per game, making them the most in the NFL tight end position. Goedert, which has 4.5 receptions and over 50.5 yards in this game, does not surprise us at all.
Kicker Jake Elliott exceeds 1.5 field goals
Elliott did not score a field goal in the NFC Championship. But before that game he went to six straights with at least two makers. The Chiefs have a tremendous red zone defense, allowing only touchdowns at 53.95% of their red zone trips this season.
Best thing to do when the chief is attacking
QB Patrick Mahomes over 29.5 rushing yards and touchdowns at any time (+310)
Mahomes is looking for a three-peat championship against the team he began to oppose. He is active on the feet, so his 29+ rush yards is one of the most popular bets. Mahomes is out of his first multi-rush touchdown game of his career. He scored at least 29 yards in each Super Bowl appearance.
Looking at the Chiefs QB, throwing a “bottom” 0.5 intercept. This prop hasn’t failed in two months, so why stop it now? Philadelphia is +10 in the sales category in three playoff games. There is no doubt that Mahomes will bear this in mind.
RB Kareem Hunt Always Touchdown (+140), Less than 43.5 yards, 11.5 rushing attempts
Hunt took over the workload when Isia Pacheco collapsed with an injury (and since his return). He carried the ball 17 times with Buffalo for 64 yards in the AFC title game, tracking 44 yards on 8 carries and tracking the score against Houston.
Despite the tough matchup with the Eagles Front Seven, we always stab Hunt’s touchdown odds at +140. Hunt scored in four consecutive games, scoring nine rushing touchdowns that year. The rushing yards and attempted props are too sharp for bets, but if you are forced to play, lean under both.
Te Travis Kelce More than 6.5 reception and 61.5 yards
Kelse exploded for 119 yards against the Texans, but quiet against Buffalo (19 yards). In the last two Super Bowls, he had 81 and 93 yards at six and nine receptions, respectively, so it’s difficult to argue taking over both.
Don’t ignore his touchdown odds with +140 or two touchdown odds that have dropped to +700. Kelse scored in two of the four Super Bowls and three of four career games against Philadelphia.
WR Hollywood Brown Always Touchdown (+270)
Brown only played in four games this season, but was productive with 12 receptions with 22 targets for 126 yards. In three of the four games, Brown caught more than 17 yards and finished between 35 and 46 yards in those contests.
The best way to play Brown is for him to score the first touchdown of the season with +270 odds, or for overs at his longest reception of 18.5. These are the only two ways Brown can influence this game. It’s doubtful that he’ll go out to 5 or more receptions and 50 or more yards.
Kicker Harrison Backer exceeds 1.5 field goals
Butker achieved at least two field goals in two of the four Super Bowls. He’s a perfect 4-4 in the playoffs this year, and 36-40 (90%) in the postseason of his career. The question is whether the Chief is in a position to kick at least two field goals. But will Kansas City be allowed to score a field goal?
With the game’s total set at 48.5, it is expected that the Chiefs will score between 24 and 25 points. This corresponds to one field goal and three additional points. Butker is very clutched in the playoffs (7-7 from over 50 yards), but I’m not sure if he’ll get enough opportunities in this game. He is leaning towards a field goal of 1.5 or higher.
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