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The Super Bowl LVIII is just around the corner, and millions of fans are eager to place their bets on the biggest game of the year. Whether it’s the outcome of the game, the performance of the players, or the first touchdown scorer, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are the top 5 bets that are attracting the most attention and money, according to BetMGM trader Tristan Davis.
Travis Kelce: The MVP Contender (+1300)
Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is the favorite to win the Super Bowl MVP award, with odds of +1300. That means a $100 bet on him would yield a $1,300 profit. Kelce has been a dominant force on the field, leading the league in receiving yards and touchdowns among tight ends. He’s also a popular figure off the field, thanks to his relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift. Davis said that Kelce alone has 20% of the money for the MVP market, and that he would be the worst outcome for the bookmakers.
Travis Kelce: The Touchdown Machine (+550)
Kelce is not only a potential MVP, but also a likely candidate to score the first touchdown of the game. He has a 23% share of the money for the “Player to Score the First TD” market, and a +550 odds of doing so. That translates to a 15.4% chance of winning, which is not bad considering that he has scored four or more touchdowns in 15 of his last playoff games. Davis said that if the Chiefs win, with Kelce scoring first and winning MVP, it would be a disaster for them.
Christian McCaffrey: The First Strike (+450)
Another popular bet for the first touchdown scorer is Christian McCaffrey, the running back for the San Francisco 49ers. He has a +450 odds of scoring the first touchdown, and a 40% share of the money for the market, along with Kelce. McCaffrey is known for his versatility and explosiveness, and he has scored many touchdowns in both the regular season and the playoffs. However, betting on him to score any touchdown might not be a smart move, as he is already expected to do so.
Chiefs Moneyline: The Simple Bet for Super Bowl LVIII
One of the simplest bets to make is the moneyline bet, which is simply picking the winner of the game. The Chiefs are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, with odds of even money. That means a $100 bet on them would return $100. The odds were initially +115, meaning a $100 bet would return $215, but they changed quickly as more people bet on the Chiefs. Davis said that most bettors are opting for the moneyline bet on the Chiefs, rather than the point spread, which is more risky.
Patrick Mahomes: The Record Breaker (+100)
The last bet to watch out for is the one on Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Chiefs, to throw the first touchdown pass of the game. He has a +100 odds of doing so, and a chance to make history. If he wins his third Super Bowl, he would join Tom Brady and Troy Aikman as the only quarterbacks to do so before turning 30. Mahomes is widely regarded as the best quarterback in the league, and he has a talented group of receivers to help him. He is also a factor in the MVP race, as he won the award in his first Super Bowl appearance.
