The 49ers and Chiefs are the favorites, and several dark horse picks have emerged.
In the thrilling conclusion to the 2023 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in an overtime showdown to win Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. It was a game earmarked by great plays by great players, and perhaps the best play of all is what happened when the 49ers hatched a trick play–Brock Purdy to Jauan Jennings, to Christian McCaffrey–for a 21-yard touchdown and a second-quarter 10-0 lead.
The focus now shifts to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans, and with the odds already unveiled, anticipation is building for what promises to be another enthralling NFL season.
Opening Odds for Super Bowl 59 are available at DraftKings Sportsbook, and the early betting lines suggest a potential Super Bowl rematch is on the horizon. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs have emerged as the frontrunners for the 2025 Lombardi Trophy. Following these two, four teams are in the mix–Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Cincinnati Bengals–but all with notably higher odds.
(Note: These are the odds posted when this article was written. Odds change with time).
- San Francisco 49ers: +550
- Kansas City Chiefs: +650
- Baltimore Ravens: +900
- Buffalo Bills: +950
- Detroit Lions: +1200
- Cincinnati Bengals: +1200
- Miami Dolphins: +1700
- Philadelphia Eagles: +2000
- Green Bay Packers: +2000
- Dallas Cowboys: +2000
- Houston Texans: +2200
- New York Jets: +2500
- Los Angeles Chargers: +2500
John Pentin, sports expert at bettingtips4you.com, predicts it this way.:
John Pentin: For Super Bowl 59, the best value might be with the Kansas City Chiefs at +650. Despite a 2024 season that saw them as potentially the weakest in their recent Super Bowl runs, Patrick Mahomes’ prowess in key moments cannot be underestimated. Betting against him, especially in the playoffs, seems unwise. Kansas City might have ended their winning streak this season if not for Mahomes’ leadership. Expect them to be a strong contender once again. Super Bowl 59 will be fiercely contested, but don’t overlook Kansas City. Even with a somewhat depleted squad this past season, Mahomes’ skillset was a decisive factor, and it will be pivotal again next year.
Super Bowl 59 Longshot Bet: Detroit Lions (+1200) If you’re seeking a more speculative bet, the NFC presents several intriguing possibilities. While the Dallas Cowboys offer tempting odds at +2000, their historical struggles in the playoffs make them a risky bet. Instead, the Detroit Lions at +1200 appear more promising. With a team that arguably should have reached the Super Bowl this past season and another year of growth ahead, the Lions are poised to be a dark horse in the upcoming championship race.
No matter how things turn out, we all look forward to NFL 2024 and the battle that will be waged to play in New Orleans in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
