Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts on stage after the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Super Bowl LIX Early Odds: Chiefs Favored for the Three-Peat

Kansas CIty Chiefs are the slightly favorite to win it all !

Super Bowl LIX, set to take place on February 9, will feature the Kansas City Chiefs, the two-time defending champions, against the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

This matchup will be a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles 38-35.

Although the game is still two weeks away, bookmakers have already released the early odds. Unsurprisingly, the Kansas City Chiefs are favored by 1.5 points.

If victorious, the Chiefs would become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.

The total points for the game have been set at 49.5 (-110). Historically, predicting the Over/Under in the Super Bowl has been a toss-up; in the past 28 Super Bowls, 14 have hit the Over, and 14 have gone Under.

Chiefs vs. Eagles Early Odds

• Chiefs ML (-130) / Eagles ML (+110)

• Chiefs -1.5 (-115) / Eagles +1.5 (-105)

• Over 49.5 (-110) / Under 49.5 (-110)

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Chiefs vs. Eagles Early Analysis

One of the key matchups in this game will be between Saquon Barkley and the Chiefs’ defense. Barkley was stellar in the NFC Championship Game against Washington, scoring three touchdowns, and now he’s just one step away from earning his first Super Bowl ring.

After a dominant regular season on the ground and equally impressive playoff performances, Saquon Barkley will be the Eagles’ number-one weapon on February 9, which also happens to be his birthday.

However, the Chiefs’ defense remains their strongest asset, just as it was last season. Against the run, the Chiefs ranked 8th during the regular season, allowing an average of just 106 yards per game—a crucial factor when facing a player like Saquon Barkley.

The Chiefs’ ability to pressure Jalen Hurts will also play a significant role in determining the outcome of this matchup.

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Global Editorial Chief of The Playoffs, I created The Free Agent, which became The Playoffs FR, in 2020 during the pandemic. A longtime fan of the four major American sports, I now oversee the editorial strategy and social media for all versions of The Playoffs. I still occasionally write about sports I’m particularly passionate about, such as the NFL or MLB. If there’s one thing you should remember: Eli Manning is the true GOAT for beating Tom Brady twice.