Early Super Bowl Preview

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It's hard to believe, but despite feeling like the NFL playoffs just kicked off, we're already looking at the matchup for Super Bowl 58: San Francisco 49ers versus Kansas City Chiefs. With two weeks until the big game, let's dive straight into the Super Bowl odds. Taking a peek at the opening lines, it's clear this will be a challenging game to predict, with odds virtually even. Adding to the uncertainty is the fact that both teams' opponents in the Championship Round seemed to falter rather than being decisively beaten.

For this rematch of Super Bowl 54, we anticipate a tight contest reminiscent of the NFC Championship Game. Picture a scenario where the Chiefs dominate the first half, only for the 49ers to adjust during halftime and take control in the second. Given the unpredictable nature of the matchup, we'll focus on the over/under in the Super Bowl opening odds.

Our Super Bowl predictions lean towards a high-scoring affair. Remember, the previous Super Bowl clash between these teams notched up 51 total points, and last season's rematch saw a staggering 67 points. It's worth noting that their recent encounters have been marked by offensive fireworks despite their reputations for strong defenses during the regular season. The 49ers notably struggled, conceding 24 points in the first half alone in their recent playoff game.

While the Chiefs limited the Baltimore Ravens to just 10 points in the AFC Championship Game, it's essential to recognize that this was partly due to costly turnovers and penalties rather than a flawless defensive display. Relying on such factors to repeat themselves in favor of the KC defense would be risky.

Headlines 🚨

On This Day in Sport History: Pete Maravich becomes 1st to score 3,000 college basketball points,

1997 Scotty Bowman becomes first coach in NHL history to win 1000 games.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have asked FanDuel to reimburse them for some or all of the $20 million in stolen money from a former employee, but Fanduel is unwilling to pay.

NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater has announced his retirement and is going to coach at his alma mater, Northwestern Senior High School.

The Tennessee Titans are hiring Nick Holz to be their offensive coordinator.

Kliff Kingsbury is expected to be the next offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Commanders are hiring Cowboys DC Dan Quinn to be their next head coach.

Michigan has promoted their QB coach Kirk Cambell to offensive coordinator.

The Grizzlies trade Steven Adams to Rockets for Victor Oladipo and three second round picks.

Joel Embiid has suffered a lateral meniscus in his left knee, this will take the potential MVP out of the race as he will miss too many games to be qualified.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏀 Clippers at Pistons

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 5 games on the road

🏀 Suns at Hawks

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Phoenix's last 9 games

🏀 Kings at Pacers

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 5 games on the road

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games when playing at home against Sacramento

• Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

🏀 Warriors at Grizzlies

• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State's last 9 games

🏀 Pelicans at Spurs

• New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

• New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games at home

🎓🏀 BUT at #13 CREI

• Creighton is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Butler

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

🏀 NBA

60% of bets and 83% of money is on UNDER 228 MIA at WSH

43% of bets and 73% of money is on OVER 249 PHX at ATL

45% of bets and 72% of money is on OVER 247.5 SAC at IND

51% of bets and 84% of money is on GSW -8

40% of bets and 80% of money is on UNDER 224.5 GSW at MEM

54% of bets and 85% of money is on OVER 231.5 TOR at HOU

20% of bets and 49% of money is on CHA +750

18% of bets and 52% of money is on UNDER 212.5 ORL at MIN

36% of bets and 73% of money is on UNDER 219 POR at DEN

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Weekend Picks 🔒

Butler +10.5 | The Bluejays have covered only one time in their last 5 games and failed to cover their last 5 home games. Both teams are on a win streak and can see this game coming down to the wire.

Suns -3.5 | The Atlanta Hawks are 10-13 at home this season. The suns Big 3 can be unstoppable when healthy. The Suns should be able to maintain a lead against a recently struggling Atlanta Hawks.

Chiefs/49ers over 47.5