Super Bowl LVIII Odds: Against the Spread or Straight Up?

Super Bowl LVIII is approaching from Las Vegas with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers. We expect this to be a great game in the National Football League, and one that could go either way.

When looking at the big game, the million dollar question, betting against the spread or straight up? Let’s examine the differences between the two Super Bowl bets.

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Super Bowl LVIII | 58th edition of the annual league championship game of the National Football League
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers
ATS Odds: 49ers -2
Money line Odds: Kansas City Chiefs Line: +105 / San Francisco 49ers Line: -125
Over/Under Odds: 47.5

Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at 6:30 pm ET | CBS
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

Against the Spread Betting:

When you bet against the spread, you are not always picking a winner, but picking a winner against a margin oddsmakers have put forth for the game. In the Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs are the underdogs at +2, and the San Francisco 49ers are the favorites at -2. When you see an underdog team, the (+) means that team is getting that many points to try to “cover the spread”. When looking at a favorite, the (-) means you are taking that many points away, and still need them to “cover the spread”. So, do not just consider a winner, but by how many points. This is certainly risky, because final scores come in all shapes and sizes. While there is a risk, there is also a reward to a team covering a spread, when it comes to getting paid. Especially for favorites.

Straight Up Betting:

When you bet straight up, you are just picking the winner of the game. There is no point spread. This gives a chance to potentially find a more winnable bet with a massive favorite, but the payout is not as great. This cuts out the margin of victory, but it forces you to pick the winner of the game. When betting on the Super Bowl, this could be a more difficult task.

Here are a few factors that could help make a decision on whether to bet against the spread or straight up:

Injury Reports and Player Status
Who is in and who is out in this game. Being sure to check out the injury to make sure you know the biggest factors for the biggest of games.

Historical Trends and Betting Patterns
You should be able to get some information on certain trends available or some additional context needed for the game this week. There may be specific trends for the teams involved or even the Super Bowl in itself.

Team Strengths and Matchups
Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each team is crucial when deciding between ATS and SU betting. Analyzing head-to-head matchups, recent performance, and key player statistics can provide valuable insights into how a game might unfold.

When on the Super Bowl, you certainly don’t have to make a choice between these two. You can most definitely bet both against the spread and straight up. There is an opportunity for both to win. Choosing one of the others has plenty of pros and cons. It really is up to the individual bettor and individual game.

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There you have it. When looking over the Super Bowl Odds, and you are trying to decide to bet against the spread or straight up, we hope this helps you makeup your mind. No matter how you place your money on the big game, we want to wish you the best of luck with all your betting. Enjoy the game!

For Super Bowl LVII – we are going straight up – and taking the Kansas City Chiefs as the underdog.

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2017 NFL Analysis Highlights Super Bowl 51 SU And ATS Picks

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With one final game remaining in the 2016 NFL season, football betting enthusiasts across the globe all want to know one thing. Can Matt Ryan and the high-scoring Atlanta Falcons pull off the Super Bowl 51 upset over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots?

After correctly picking both of Atlanta’s playoff contests correctly and doing likewise on New England’s pair of postseason matchups as part of a 9-1 SU mark and 7-3 ATS mark on all 10 playoff games this postseason, you should know that I’m fully expecting to nail my Super Bowl 51 pick and you should too.

If you’re ready for my expert Super Bowl 51 ATS pick, then let’s rock and roll! Before you bet on the NFL playoffs.

2017 NFL Analysis Highlights Super Bowl 51 SU And ATS Picks

Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots

When: Sunday, February 5 at 6:30 PM ET
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
NFL Line: New England -3
Moneyline: Atlanta +140 at New England -160 / Over/Under: 58

Why Bet The Atlanta Falcons to Beat the Patriots

Atlanta (13-5 SU, 12-6 ATS) completely throttled Green Bay in their 44-21 NFC Championship game win last weekend to easily cover the spread as a slight 4-point home favorite and reach the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1998-99 season. Now, there are plenty of good reasons to back the Falcons despite their underdog status. First and foremost, Atlanta Falcons is ranked first in the league in scoring (33.8 ppg). Not only that, but the Falcons had great success both, through the air and on the ground where they ranked third and fifth respectively.

While the Falcons did rank an uninspiring 27th in points allowed (25.4 ppg), Atlanta has also scored at least 33 points in winning six straight games heading into Super Bowl 51 while compiling an impressive 5-1 ATS mark over the span. More importantly, the Falcons showed they can put points on the board against an elite defense like they did in putting 36 points on the board against Seattle in the divisional round.

Why Bet The New England Patriots to Beat the Falcons

There are several great reasons why you should bet on New England to win Super Bowl 51, starting with the fact that the Pts have the greatest quarterback-head coach combination in league history in Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Not only that, but the Patriots will enter Super Bowl 51 absolutely on fire!

New England (16-2 SU, 15-3 ATS) has won a whopping nine straight games and embarrassed the Pittsburgh Steelers in their 36-17 AFC Championship game win on Sunday night to easily cover the point spread as a 5.5-point home favorite. You should also know that, while Tom Brady and company are ranked a stellar third in scoring (27.6 ppg) New England’s ‘no-name’ defense was even better in ranking a stellar first in points allowed (15.6 ppg)

Expert ATS Pick & Final Score Prediction

While 56 percent of the betting public likes New England Patriots to win and cover the Super Bowl 51 spread against Atlanta, I’m going ‘against the grain’ with my Super Bowl pick and backing the high-scoring Falcons. I’m going to urge you to jump on board the huge wave the Falcons are riding right now and back them to, not only cover the spread, but to do so by winning outright. I love Atlanta’s high-scoring offense and I believe that New England is going to find it difficult, if not impossible, to slow down the explosive Flacons, even though they have the league’s top-rated scoring defense.

While Tom Brady doesn’t have many peers that are his equal, this season, Atlanta’s Matt Ryan was and I believe he’s going to continue playing at an MVP caliber level in Super Bowl 51. The Falcons also have two superb running backs in Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman that give them balance and make opposing defenses respect both the pass and run. Last but not least, by now, everyone knows that the Falcons also have the best wide receiver on the planet in perennial Pro Bowler Julio Jones.

I know New England has gone 5-1 ATS in their last six playoff games, but the Pats are also 1-4 TS in their last five Super Bowls. Conversely, Atlanta is 5-1 ATS in their last six games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against a team with a winning record. For me, the Falcons just have the look of a team with a date with destiny and I believe they’re going to win the first Super Bowl in franchise history by taking down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

My final score prediction is Atlanta 35 New England 31

Super Bowl 50 Odds: Against the Spread or Straight Up?

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The Panthers come into Super Bowl 50 absolutely rolling. With a record of 17-1, they hold the best record in the entire NFL. They really couldn’t have any more momentum than they do right now, with a 49-15 win just the other day against the Arizona Cardinals as well. They come in to face a Denver Broncos team that barely escaped in a 20-18 victory over the Patriots. Currently, the lines to win Super Bowl for the Panthers are set at -5. Oddsmakers have been slowly tilting the odds in favor of the Panthers, so expect a few shifts throughout the next few weeks.

The game is set to air at 6:30 EST on CBS, and will be played at Levi’s Field in San Francisco, California, the home of the 49ers. This location is so close to the area of Denver, that the game may feel like a 75-25 home game for the Broncos. Carolina isn’t known to have many traveling fans as well, as their popularity hasn’t exactly been huge until this year.

Super Bowl 50 Betting Lines and Game Info

What: Super Bowl 50
Who: Carolina Panthers (15-1) vs Denver Broncos (12-4)
When: Sunday, February 7, 2015
Kickoff: 6:30 PM ET
Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | CBS
Spread: Panthers -5
Moneyline: Carolina -210 vs Denver +180
Game Total: 45.5

Why Bet on the Panthers ATS (-5 as of 1/25/16):

The Panthers have cruised to huge victories over most of their opponents this season. Over the season, their ATS record is insane, resting at 13-5. In comparison, the Broncos are 8-7-3. Oddsmakers have undervalued the Panthers all season, and they have continued to in this game, as they’re only favored by 5 points against the Broncos. The Broncos do have the experience needed to win the game, but experience hasn’t paid off for the other teams that have faced the Panthers. Seattle, one of the most experienced teams in the NFL, was sitting at a 31-0 deficit by halftime against the Panthers. Arizona, a team that’s slightly more experienced than the Panthers, lost 49-15. It seems as if experience doesn’t matter as much this time around in the playoffs.

Why Bet on the Panthers SU (-210 as of 1/25/16):

The odds for the Panthers might scare many people away, but you have to remember that this is a fairly surefire bet. The Carolina Panthers are 17-1 this season SU (obviously), and should have no problem taking care of the Broncos in this matchup. When deciding whether to bet on the Panthers SU, or the Panthers ATS, you have to decide what kind of payout you’re looking for. Do you want a relatively “safe” -210 bet, or do you want a “riskier” bet ATS, while taking the Panthers -5?

Final Score Projection and Expert Pick:

I would personally suggest taking them ATS. I think they blow the Broncos out (not in the same fashion that the Seahawks did two years ago), but still win in relatively easy fashion.

Final Score Projection: Panthers 24, Broncos 13