The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance.
Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is here. The NFL’s top event is the most bet-on sporting affair in the U.S. each year thanks to high viewership and the wide variety of betting options available to anyone with internet access (subject to state-specific restrictions). Below you’ll find everything you’ll need when it comes to picks, predictions, live odds and more.
Think of this as your cheat sheet for all things Super Bowl betting. We’re compiling expert analysis, guides and even some just-for-fun betting content into one central location, giving you the edge over the competition. Be sure to check back often, as we will be adding new stories as they become available.
From long shots to locks, double down or hedge your bets, but remember to play your cards right. Good luck!
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Picks, projections and predictions
Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl 59 expert picks, odds: Early predictions split but favor Kansas City
The Athletic’s experts weigh in with score predictions as the Eagles and Chiefs are set to play in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.
Super Bowl 59 MVP odds: Staff picks with Patrick Mahomes favored ahead of Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts
Patrick Mahomes is roughly an even-money favorite to win Super Bowl MVP. Saquon Barkley is second ahead of Jalen Hurts. Dan Santaromita talks odds and asks The Athletic staff to choose who they think will win.
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Super Bowl guests love a great party game. Our ultimate prop sheet delivers the fun
Super Bowl LIX projections, analysis: Chiefs meet Eagles in rematch
Developed by Austin Mock, The Athletic’s NFL Projection Model shows each team’s odds of winning the Super Bowl, and Jeff Howe discusses the Super Bowl LVII rematch.
Super Bowl pick against the spread: The real reason the Chiefs will complete the three-peat
Vic Tafur details why Steve Spagnuolo’s defense led by Chris Jones will win it for the Chiefs, despite concerns about Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City’s offense.
Game and player props
Betting for (by) dummies: Breaking the golden rule of parlays because it’s the Super Bowl
Jon Greenberg and Zac Jackson offer advice for betting on Super Bowl 59 — and raising teenagers.
Super Bowl 59 touchdown prop bets: Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Jalen Hurts lead the board
Saquon Barkley leads the touchdown props market, but who else has value? Jalen Hurts, for one, thanks to Philadelphia’s reliance on the Tush Push. Scott Phillips helps bettors decide which TD-centric prop bets are worth a wager.
Super Bowl 59: The 5 most entertaining player props for Chiefs vs. Eagles
J.J. Bailey suggests five types of player props for Super Bowl 59 to keep you entertained throughout the game and until the final snap.
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl player props: Will Mahomes and Kelce keep up clutch trend?
As the Chiefs go for their third straight Super Bowl title, the player props betting market is teeming with options. Scott Phillips looks at the numbers to help fans make educated decisions.
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl player props: Will Saquon Barkley go off? Will Jalen Hurts reach 10 carries?
Featuring many weapons like running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Jalen Hurts, and receiving tandem A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia’s offense allows for plenty of player prop options. Scott Phillips analyzes the numbers to inform your betting choices.
Super Bowl 2024 props, picks: Best bets for Saquon Barkley and five other props
Austin Mock picks his best bets for Super Bowl 59, including a surprising prop pick on Saquon Barkley and Dallas Goedert for 75-plus receiving yards.
2025 Super Bowl script: Smart parlays using game scripts for Eagles, Chiefs
Jordan Brenner and Peter Keating break down parlays for possible Super Bowl 2025 game scripts, including a Chiefs blowout, an Eagles blowout or a close game.
Super Bowl guests love a great party game. Our ultimate prop sheet delivers the fun
The Athletic’s party prop sheet can add fun and lighthearted competition to your Super Bowl 59 experience. From Taylor Swift to commercials to the halftime show, there’s plenty to keep everyone at the party engaged.
Super Bowl squares
Super Bowl squares: How to play, historical trends, plus the numbers you want and the ones you don’t
Super Bowl squares is a popular, low-stakes game that makes every play worth watching. Dan Santaromita explains the rules and looks back through Super Bowl history to help you understand the numbers you are given during this fun party game.
Party props
Taylor Swift Super Bowl prop bets: Will she sit next to Caitlin Clark? Will we see an on-field kiss?
Swift began dating Travis Kelce in 2023, and, since then, fans have eagerly anticipated her appearances at Chiefs games. Ahead of her second Super Bowl as Kelce’s partner, party props and Swift-themed bets abound. Hannah Vanbiber tells you how to include Taylor in your Super Bowl 2025 plans.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: Breaking down the ‘Humble’ prop bets
Kendrick Lamar fan and The Athletic writer Steven Louis Goldstein details prop bets related to the Pulitzer Prize winner’s halftime performance, including featured guests, first song, last song and total number of songs.
2025 Super Bowl Gatorade shower odds, predictions: Purple going for a 3-peat just like the Chiefs
Along with the Chiefs, purple Gatorade is going for a three-peat. For the last two years, the Chiefs have drenched Andy Reid with the color purple after winning the Super Bowl, but is Kansas City’s color of choice the past two years a safe bet in 2025? Adam Gretz dives into the history of Gatorade color trends since 2001 to help you decide.
Super Bowl national anthem betting: How long will Jon Batiste sing?
This year’s national anthem, which will be sung by Jon Batiste has an over-under on length of 120.5 seconds. J.J. Bailey breaks down the song, the history and the artist to help you with your national anthem wagers.
The weirdest and silliest Super Bowl 2025 prop bets: Kelce-Swift proposal, crying during the anthem and more
Adam Gretz details goofy bets relating to the Super Bowl, from a Travis Kelce proposal (to Taylor Swift) to venue power outages and tears during the national anthem.
Super Bowl 59’s first big decision: The coin toss’ silly and interesting history
Dan Santaromita discusses the Super Bowl coin toss, the most-watched coin flip in American sports, and answers the question, “Should you bet on it?”
Big bets and betting trends
The correlation between close Super Bowl spreads and close games, plus other fascinating trends
Dan Santaromita compares historical Super Bowl spreads to game results and comes to some interesting and unexpected conclusions.
Super Bowl 2025 action report: Big bets rolling in early, including $1.1 million on the Eagles
Ben Fawkes talks betting action on the Super Bowl with sportsbooks and digs into the odds and big bets. Which player prop is getting pounded? Which team has a bettor risking $1.1 million? Find the answer to that and much more in this compelling big bets piece.
The venue
Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl at the Superdome: How does the indoor venue change the game?
The Chiefs and Eagles meet in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl 59. For the eighth time, New Orleans will host the Super Bowl. Hannah Vanbiber details how the venue could impact the game, from the turf to how Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts fare in domes, and whether local superstitions will play a role in this matchup of greats.
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