Super Bowl LIX Betting Odds
Pre-Game Betting Odds
Super Bowl LIX featured a highly anticipated matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Prior to the game, bookmakers set the following odds:
- Point Spread: Chiefs favored by 1.5 points.
- Over/Under Total Points: 56.5 points.
These odds indicated expectations of a closely contested, high-scoring game.
Betting Outcomes
The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 40-22. This outcome had significant implications for bettors:
- Against the Spread (ATS): Bettors who backed the Eagles won, as they not only covered the 1.5-point spread but also won outright by 18 points.
- Total Points (Over/Under): The combined score of 62 points surpassed the over/under line of 56.5, resulting in "over" bets being successful.
Player Prop Bets
Several player-specific wagers, known as prop bets, were popular leading up to the game:
- Jalen Hurts' Rushing Yards: The Eagles' quarterback exceeded expectations, setting a Super Bowl record for quarterback rushing yards with 72, surpassing the projected over/under line.
- Patrick Mahomes' Turnovers: The Chiefs' quarterback committed three turnovers, including a pivotal interception returned for a touchdown, impacting bets on his performance.
- First Touchdown Scorer: Bettors who predicted an Eagles player would score the first touchdown were rewarded, as Philadelphia took an early lead.
Historical Context
The Chiefs entered Super Bowl LIX aiming for an unprecedented three consecutive Super Bowl victories. However, the Eag
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