In the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII showdown, scheduled for Sunday, February 11, the San Francisco 49ers are stepping onto the field as favorites, with an initial point spread of -2.5 points against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs, led by the dynamic quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have been a reliable bet in the playoffs, covering the spread in their last five consecutive games, including their recent victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship.

Mahomes boasts an impressive playoff record, with 12 wins against the spread in 17 playoff appearances, making his fourth Super Bowl appearance in the past five seasons.

The Chiefs quarterback has demonstrated his ability to thrive even as an underdog, winning all three playoff games where the Chiefs were not favored.

On the other side, the 49ers have faced challenges in covering the spread in their recent playoff outings, going winless against the spread in their last three playoff matchups.

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However, they have shown previous strength in the playoffs, going undefeated against the spread in the playoffs leading up to last season. Additionally, the 49ers have leaned towards the under in their recent playoff games, posting a 6-2 record to the under since the 2021/22 postseason.

Despite the Chiefs’ reputation as a high-scoring team, they have also trended towards the under, going 5-2 to the under in their last seven playoff games.

With an opening total of 47.5 points set by oddsmakers, bettors and fans alike are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying matchup between two powerhouse teams.