The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years. Kansas City beat the Eagles, and the NFL Odds in that first Super Bowl matchup are 38-35 as 1-point favorites. Also, the Game went over the total of 51.5. Of course, the Super Bowl is the most wagered-on sporting event each year. In like manner to the Kentucky Derby, Masters Tournament, and Wimbledon, plenty of square money floods the betting window with an effect on the prices and odds. Thus, gamblers need to know what to look for.
Super Bowl LIX Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles Betting Info
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Chiefs | -1½ -112 | 49 -110 | -127 |  |
| Eagles | +1½ -108 | 49 -110 | +107 | |
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Super Bowl LIX Betting Overview and Analysis
As mentioned earlier, the Super Bowl is the biggest online betting event. For beginners and seasoned gamblers, navigating the vast menu of Super Bowl betting options can be overwhelming. However, understanding key factors and strategies can help you find value and place smarter wagers.
In addition to the point spread and the game total, there will be other team wagers available. To show team points, the number of touchdowns scored, which team will score first, whether there will be a safety or the number of combined sacks. Also, player props — passing yards, touchdowns, and receptions will be plentiful, too.
The most common NFL Betting options are the point spread and total. The Kansas City Chiefs opened as 1½-point favorites. Subsequently, there has not been much fluctuation in that price.
Cause by football scoring is different from wagering on other sports. The key numbers should almost always dictate your approach to wagering. For example, favorites of one or two points tend to win by three or lose by three most often. In fact, since 2002, there is a better chance that they win or lose by 21 points than win by exactly two points. In turn, that means there are two ideal ways to wager on this year’s Super Bowl spread: Back the Chiefs and lay the two points, or take the Eagles money line.
The point total opened anywhere from 48½ to 50 depending on the sportsbook but has since settled at 48½ at most shops. Hence, totals this high with a narrow favorite don’t go over much. In fact, since 2002, the over is 17-30-1, missing by a little more than four points per contest. Still, it is worth noting that the previous Super Bowl featuring the Eagles and Chiefs (Super Bowl LVII just two years ago) saw Kansas City favored by one point with a total of 51.5, and it went over.
So, what should you do about the total in this year’s Super Bowl? Most sharps would wait and see whether the number gets pushed toward 50½. At that number, the fair-value price based on analytic modeling is -118. Correlate that means you wager $118 to win $100. If you can find under 50½ at -110, it’s an edge of 2 percent. That might not sound like a lot, but in an efficient market such as a Super Bowl total, it is good.
Money Management is Paramount
Self-control, discipline, and bankroll management are the most important traits of a Super Sunday winner.
Consider that without proper discipline, even the most knowledgeable bettors can quickly deplete their funds because of variance and bad streaks. Bankroll management helps you minimize losses during downturns, control emotions, and avoid reckless wagers.
Specifically, by betting a consistent, small percentage of your bankroll on each wager, you safeguard yourself from going broke. Also, you ensure you can continue betting through inevitable swings. View your bankroll as a business investment and prioritize steady growth over short-term gains.
Finally, Only bet what you can afford to lose. This protects your financial stability and keeps betting fun rather than stressful. Bet a small percentage of your bankroll (1 to 3 percent) on every wager to avoid overexposure on a single game.