When it comes to Super Bowl 57 betting, there are a number of key storylines that will be swirling around for bettors to follow. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will still be trying to navigate through an injured ankle. Philadelphia Eagles will be trying to win its second Super Bowl in the past ten years.
There are other emotional pulls with Chiefs coach Andy Reid facing off against his old team, and the Kelce brothers – Kansas City’s Travis and Philadelphia’s Jason – will be the first pair of brothers to ever play each other in the Super Bowl. But much like betting on NFL MVP odds, finding good angles to bet on for the Super Bowl requires sifting through a lot of information to find the right numbers.
Both Kansas City and Philadelphia successfully scaled the NFL standings to reach the Super bowl. Here’s a look at each team involved in this year’s game and an idea of what to expect.
Eagles cruise back to Super Bowl
Anyone making NFL picks against the spread this postseason who backed Philadelphia likely loved the Eagles’ short sprint to the Super Bowl.
Thanks to the Eagles finishing first in the NFL team standings, Philadelphia got a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs. The Eagles responded by pasting an overmatched New York Giants team before beating up the San Francisco 49ers.
When it comes to navigating through the NFL schedule, few teams had as much success as the Eagles, Philadelphia piled up a 14-3 record. However, the Eagles weren’t the best at covering the spread. Philadelphia was 8-9 against the spread.
The Eagles’ high-octane offense, which ranks third in total yards, fifth in rushing yards, and third in points scored, helped the total go over in 10 of Philadelphia’s 17 games.
Chiefs hoping to grab second championship with Mahomes
When it comes to the NFL injury report, few ailments will be as scrutinized during Super Bowl 57 betting preparation as Mahomes’ ankle. Despite playing with an ankle sprain, Mahomes was able to throw for 326 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a key scramble late in the game that drew a personal foul call from Cincinnati’s defense.
When it comes to Super Bowl predictions, people will see that Kansas City didn’t have much success covering the spread this season. The Chiefs are 5-11-1- against the spread. While Kansas City’s passing game has been excellent, the Chiefs’ running game has proven to be suspect.
NFL team stats also show that the Chiefs have struggled with turnovers, giving the ball away 23 times, which ranks 24th in the league.
MVP will likely go to an offensive skill play
When it comes to Super Bowl 57 betting, many people will want to look for more colorful predictions beyond just who wins and loses. There are certain NFL player stats that seem to carry more weight when it comes to the individual award. In the Super Bowl’s history, 31 of the previous 56 MVPs have been quarterbacks.
The last time a non-quarterback or wide receiver was chosen was during Super Bowl 50 when Von Miller was chosen. People making Super Bowl predictions can see that Hurts is the favorite at +115 to win pregame. Mahomes is +150.
When it comes to NFL matchups this week, there are several players who could grab MVP because of how the game flows. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce (+1200) should see a lot of touches, while Miles Sanders (+3000) could win if the Eagles’ running game has a big day.
The Eagles favored to win their second Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs briefly opened as favorites, but Super bowl odds show that Philadelphia is now a two-point favorite to win. The Eagles are -125 on the moneyline, while Kansas City is +108. The over/under has been set at 49.5 points.
This is a game that will be tough to predict for anyone wagering with NFL point spreads. Philadelphia looked dominant in the playoffs but also played a San Francisco team in the NFC Championship game that didn’t have a quarterback who could throw a pass by the time the game hit halftime.
Mahomes taking Kansas City Chiefs to the Super Bowl is impressive with his injury, but the Eagles’ defense will make life difficult for him.
The Eagles will win this one, thanks to limiting Kansas City’s offense.
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