Super Bowl

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid are ready for Super Bowl 54. (Image: KC Star)

Can San Francisco Defense Stop Kansas City Offense in Super Bowl 54?

The key matchup between Kansas City and San Francisco in Super Bowl 54 is not disputed, but who will prevail definitely is up for debate. The premise is simple; can the 49ers defense stop the Chiefs offense? Bettors are torn on that answer. The line, which opened at 1.5 in […]

Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker is part of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook “Who Will Have More” Super Bowl prop bets. (Image: Getty)

Unusual Pairings: ‘Who Will Have More’ Betting Explained

One of the unique Super Bowl wagers offered at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook is “Who Will Have More?” The concept is simple: take a sport that isn’t football, and then make a proposition bet between that and something that will happen in the Super Bowl. For example, “Who Will […]

Kansas City punter Dustin Colquitt has 30/1 odds on a Super Bowl longshot prop bet that he will throw a pass. Like he did earlier in the season. (Image: KC Star)

Go for Broke with These Longshot Super Bowl Prop Bets

They tantalize bettors with odds of +500 or +800, but are Super Bowl longshot prop bets worth the money? After all, there is a reason these wagers carry long odds. A perfect example is betting on the exact number of points the 2020 Super Bowl will be decided by. The […]

The San Francisco 49ers battle the Kansas City Chiefs for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIV. (Image: Getty)

2020 Super Bowl Information Overload and Ultimate Link Dump

The 2020 version of Super Bowl, otherwise known as Super Bowl LIV, kicks off Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers set to throw down in Miami, Florida. If you haven’t been following the NFL recently, or have very little interest in football, yet were invited […]

Will the Underdogs Bark in the Puppy Bowl?

Will the Underdogs Bark in the Puppy Bowl?

Puppy Bowl XVI will air on the Animal Planet channel at 3 p.m. EST. The two-hour extravaganza features a variety of canine competitions which precede the 2020 Super Bowl. Sports gambling specialist Matt Lessinger, fresh off a winning night at the Grammy Awards, is our official “Puppy Bowl Correspondent.” Let’s […]

If San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle scores first it would pay +800 for the Super Bowl offensive prop bet. (Image: Getty)

Offensive Prop Bets: Lean Toward a High-Scoring Super Bowl

The offensive prop bets for the 2020 Super Bowl could be the most lucrative wagers in any category this year. Unlike last year, when the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams waged a defensive battle, Kansas City and San Francisco like to score, and do so often. The 49ers […]

Gamblers Should Get Offensive with Super Bowl Defensive Prop Bets

Will a team score a safety is one of the most popular Super Bowl defensive prop bets every year. The only problem is gamblers see the high odds of +600 for “yes,” and they see a potential windfall. Odds are totally against that Super Bowl defensive prop bet. In 53 […]

Super Bowl Propositions: Don’t Fall for These Five Sucker Bets

Super Bowl Propositions: Don’t Fall for These Five Sucker Bets

Money not lost is just as sweet as money won. In other words, sometimes, the best decision you can make is the decision not to bet on something that looks too easy. These fundamental laws of sports gambling are something to keep in mind when parsing over the many hundreds […]

Sportsbooks across the United States should expect record levels of Super Bowl betting this year, according to an AGA survey. (Image: Ocean Resort Casino)

Super Bowl Expected to Generate $6.8 Billion in Betting, AGA Survey Says

As many as 26 million Americans will place bets on the Super Bowl this year, according to the results of a survey released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association. The AGA estimates that $6.8 billion will be wagered on the Super Bowl by Sunday, either through legal or illegal means. […]

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has released its Super Bowl prop bet book, and this year’s version has some new features. (Image: John Reger)

The Westgate’s Big Book of Super Bowl Prop Bets Explained

It’s become something of an annual pilgrimage. For years now, in the week leading up to the Super Bowl, Las Vegas retiree Charlie Mayle treks to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to pour over page after page of Super Bowl prop bets. Seated in a light-brown, leather club chair at […]

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to be named Super Bowl MVP. (Image: AP)

Mahomes Favorite for Super Bowl MVP, Better Betting Options Exist

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to be named Super Bowl MVP, and the odds keep trending downward. The second-year player opened at several sportsbooks at +140, but has been bet down to +105. Some places, like Circa Sportsbook, have Mahomes at even money. Could Kansas City quarterback […]

Shakira, left, and Jennifer Lopez will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, and there are several prop bets gamblers can make on their performances. (Image: Theo Wargo/WireImage for The Recording Academy)

Super Bowl Halftime Show Betting Heats Up with Jennifer Lopez, Shakira

When the Kansas City Chiefs last played in the Super Bowl, the halftime show featured the Southern University marching band followed by a re-enactment of the famous 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Things have changed in 50 years, as we’ll see on Sunday when pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira […]