Chiefs open as narrow favorites over 49ers in Super Bowl LIV
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles out of the pocket during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)
For a few cents more on the dollar, Chiefs backers can forgo the point and take Kansas City at moneyline odds of -125 to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. The Niners are +105 on the moneyline to win Super Bowl LIV. These odds are not all that surprising, considering the Chiefs assumed the role of Super Bowl favorite following the Ravens’ early departure, but a high Over/Under does raise an eyebrow.
Odds to win Super Bowl LIV
Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
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San Francisco 49ers | +1 | +105 | O 53 |
Kansas City Chiefs | -1 | -125 | U 53 |
Mahomes will face his toughest test yet
The total for Super Bowl LIV opened at 52.5 at most shops but quickly moved to 53, where it currently stands. While it is true that Kansas City brings in one of the league’s most dynamic offenses, San Francisco’s defense is quite stout and should give Andy Reid’s crew a hard time.Patrick Mahomes has been amazing in these playoffs (65.7% completion rate, 8.8 yards per attempt, eight touchdowns, and no interceptions in two games), but he piled on yardage against the lackluster defenses of Houston and Tennessee.
Mostert was a revelation against the Packers
The Chiefs’ defense seldom makes headlines, but it got stronger as the season went on and finished seventh in scoring. San Francisco running back Raheem Mostert earned every compliment he received, after a 220-yard performance against Green Bay, but it is unlikely he’ll replicate that in Miami.Raheem Mostert in the #49ers’ NFC Championship win:
— Rob Lowder (@Rob_Lowder) January 20, 2020
-29 carries
-220 yards
-7.6 yards/carry
-4 TDs
-Franchise record for rushing yards in a game
-2nd most rushing yards in postseason history
-Postseason record with 200+ rushing yards, four TDs
(🎥: @NFL)
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This game shouldn’t be a snooze-fest, like last year’s 13-3 Patriots victory over the Rams, but the 53-point total seems too high for a tilt involving two competent defenses.
We're still two weeks away from the Super Bowl, so there's plenty of time to check out BetAmerica's prop bets!
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