San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs
This year, Super Bowl LVIII will be hosted in the gambling mecca of the world, Las Vegas. Thousands of people are expected to flock to Sin City for the game, and with that comes a flurry of Super Bowl bets. Let’s dive into the odds between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Caesars Sportsbook.
Money Line and Spread
The San Francisco 49ers enter the Super Bowl as favorites to take home their first championship since 1995. With a remarkable 12-5 record during the 2023 season, the 49ers were widely regarded as the best team in the NFL. They overcame tough challenges, defeating the s in the divisional round and erasing a 17-point deficit against the Detroit Lions in the conference championship game.
The odds from Caesars Sportsbook are as follows:
- Money line: San Francisco 49ers: -130, Kansas City Chiefs: +110
- Spread: San Francisco 49ers: -2, Kansas City Chiefs: +2
While the 49ers are considered the better team, assistant director of trading at Caesars Sportsbook, Adam Pullen, noted that the Chiefs had impressed the public with their recent performances. He mentioned, “The Chiefs, I think in the public eyes, were a little better. And certainly, once we released the line, it was all Chiefs’ money to start out with.”
MVP Predictions
Super Bowl MVP odds are always a hot topic among bettors. Traditionally, quarterbacks have the best odds of winning, with 12 of the last 17 MVP awards going to them. Both Patrick Mahomes and the 49ers’ quarterback have the best odds this year. However, Pullen acknowledged that voters may shift their focus to players like Travis Kelce if they have outstanding performances.
The MVP odds are as follows:
- Patrick Mahomes: +135
- Brock Purdy: +200
- Christian McCaffrey: +475
- Travis Kelce: +1200
- Deebo Samuel: +2500
- Isiah Pacheco: +3000
- Brandon Aiyuk: +5000
- Rashee Rice: +6000
Pullen emphasized the popularity of long-shot bets, saying, “A lot of times for the MVP, people love to bet those long shots… But no, definitely can do it, [Travis] Kelce can do it.”
Coin Toss Prop Bet
As always, prop bets attract significant attention during the Super Bowl. One notable prop bet is the coin toss. According to Caesars Sportsbook, one bettor has placed a massive $100,000 bet on the outcome of the coin flip. The odds are evenly split, with -105 for both “Tails” and “Heads”. If the bettor is correct, they stand to win a profit of over $95,000.
Speaking about the popularity of the coin toss prop bet, Pullen commented, “It’s the Super Bowl. People love to bet all the crazy markets. Betting on a coin flip with that much money, it’s certainly interesting. But at least that customer will be invested early on. Hopefully for him, it’s ‘tails never fails.’”