We are weeks (not months) away from the start of the NFL season, which means it's time for a bevy of preseason analysis, season-long futures bets, fantasy football talk...
... and early Super Bowl predictions.
Last year's participants are the early favorites to clash yet again, and we think we know who's headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, but we've got a handful of early Big Game-related bets to make now — and check back as we'll be adding more throughout the roller coaster that is an NFL season.
Who is predicted to win the Super Bowl?
It's no surprise that the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, led by Patrick Mahomes, are the early favorites to win Super Bowl 59. Last year's runner-up, the San Francisco 49ers, are second on the board — but things could change depending on the fallout from Brandon Aiyuk's trade request.
Kansas City Chiefs +500
San Francisco 49ers +600
Baltimore Ravens +1000
Detroit Lions +1200
Cincinnati Bengals +1300
Philadelphia Eagles +1500
Buffalo Bills +1500
Houston Texans +1600
Dallas Cowboys +1900
Green Bay Packers +1900
Odds courtesy DraftKings as of 7/17.
Best bet: Cincinnati Bengals (+1300)
As long as Joe Burrow stays healthy, the Bengals could easily be the best team in the NFL that doesn't have Patrick Mahomes. Why? Well:
- A new offensive scheme that still has Ja'Marr Chase and contract-year Tee Higgins.
- A defense that bolstered the pass rush and the secondary — and has one of the softest schedules in the league.
- A reinforced offensive line that shouldn't get Burrow killed.
The last two healthy-Burrow seasons saw Cincy go to the Super Bowl and AFC Championship... and this may be the most dangerous Bengals roster yet.
Expert Super Bowl Picks
Super Bowl winning state: Ohio (+900)
The Bengals are a great value... but how about some insurance with their in-state rival: The Cleveland Browns!
The Brownies have a loaded roster with talent in every position group... but the biggest question is QB Deshaun Watson.
If Watson is a Top-10/15 QB this year, Cleveland is a Super Bowl odds contender. If he's not? Well, this bet becomes more question than his character — but I think he'll finally be competent (at playing QB) again.
From Jared Hochman on 7/17
Packers to win the NFC (+800)
Jordan Love took a major leap forward last year as the Packers were agonizingly close to dispatching the 49ers in the NFC Divisional Round.
Another season building on Love — with his plethora of receiving weapons and Josh Jacobs now at RB — in addition to a young defense that should be improved, already makes the Packers an intriguing pick.
Add in that the Niners have some turmoil, Philly's defense is a big question mark, and both Dallas and Detroit are equally talented at winning and shooting themselves in the foot... and the Cheeseheads' return to glory may not be so far-fetched.
From Jared Hochman on 7/17
Super Bowl exact match: Bengals vs Packers (+7500)
If the Bengals are a great value to win the Super Bowl, and the Packers are one of my favorite picks to reach the Big Game, then why not swing for the fences with a 75/1 price on this being the Super Bowl 59 matchup?
There's no juicy storylines/history between the two clubs, but for those who believe in the script — it's one of the NFL's most-storied franchises facing off against one of the most popular (and downright cool) quarterbacks.
From Jared Hochman on 7/17
Super Bowl 59 Predictions FAQ
The Kansas City Chiefs are the current favorites to win the Super Bowl.
Kansas City vs. San Francisco — a rematch of last year's Super Bowl — is the current predicted matchup based on the odds.
Aaron Rodgers is expected to finally play for the Jets, but his health, age, and New York's +2000 odds make it unlikely.
The 2025 Super Bowl will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
