The San Francisco 49ers are 1.5-point favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, a rematch of their previous encounter. The odds have made the Super Bowl almost a pick ‘em, with the game set at 47.5. At Draft Kings Sportsbook, the 49ers opened up as favorites by 1.5 points, suggesting a projection of something like 24-23 in favor of the 49ers. The Chiefs, with a chance to win back-to-back Super Bowl titles, are expected to have the odds swing in their direction leading up to the game.

By the Numbers
  • The 49ers opened up as 1.5-point favorites at Draft Kings Sportsbook, with the game set at 47.5.
  • The Chiefs have a chance to be the first post-New England Patriots dynasty and win back-to-back Super Bowl titles, which hasn’t been done since the 2004 season.
State of Play
  • The odds have made the Super Bowl almost a pick ‘em, and it's projected to be a close game.
  • The Chiefs are expected to have the odds swing in their direction as the game approaches.
What's Next

The odds are likely to continue fluctuating as the two weeks leading up to Super Bowl Sunday progress, with the Chiefs anticipated to gain momentum in the betting lines.

Bottom Line

The San Francisco 49ers being narrow favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII sets the stage for an intensely competitive game, with the odds expected to shift in the Chiefs' favor leading up to the matchup.