As the National Football League (NFL) gears up for another exhilarating season, fans and sports betting enthusiasts in Canada and around the world are already turning their attention to the ultimate prize: Super Bowl 2025. The anticipation is palpable as teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, led by the dynamic Patrick Mahomes, and the San Francisco 49ers, with their powerhouse defense, are early favorites in the conversation. But in the unpredictable world of the NFL, anything can happen.
As we look ahead to the 2024-2025 season, the landscape of NFL Super Bowl odds is as intriguing as ever. From established powerhouses to rising stars, the race for the Lombardi Trophy is wide open.
For those engaged in sports betting in Canada, the Super Bowl represents the pinnacle of the betting calendar. With a myriad of betting options available, from traditional moneyline bets to more complex prop bets, the Super Bowl offers something for every type of bettor.
The NFL has been around for over 100 years, with the league initially for forming back in 1920. However, the Super Bowl wasn’t actually launched until 1960 - some 40 years later!
Following some years of haggling between the NFL and AFL (American Football League), the pair agreed to merge by 1970 and the first Super Bowl was played out in 1967, with the Super Bowl odds gathering both pace and interest. The Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers played out that very first Super Bowl, with the latter emerging victorious by a score of 35-10 in front of 61,000 fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It is amazing to think now that this game was not a sell out, but it remains the only Super Bowl in history not to be played in front of a capacity crowd. Can you imagine a single seat going spare in today’s game?
The odds to win the Super Bowl can often centre on who has been the most successful teams in recent times, but exactly who are the side with the most championships?
Up until very recently, there was a clear winner in terms of which team had won the most Super Bowls. However, a revival of epic proportions has evened things out, so let’s see who tops the pile.
Both the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers have won four Super Bowl titles, with the Packers of course lifting the first ever trophy back in 1967. Both sides have also lost one Super Bowl final, with the Giants falling short in 2000 and the Packers facing heartache three years earlier.
Tied on five Super Bowl triumphs are the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Both franchises have enjoyed periods of success, with the Cowboys appearing in four Super Bowls in the 1970s, winning two and losing two. The 1980s belonged to the 49ers, with San Francisco winning an unprecedented four Super Bowls in eight years between 1981 and 1989. San Fran did indeed win another Bowl in 1994 but the final decade of the 20th century belonged to the Cowboys with three Super Bowl appearances all ending in victories in 1992, 1993 and 1995.
Out in the lead on six Super Bowl successes are the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. While the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed steady success in the 1970s, the Steelers were the dominant force with four titles in 1971, 1974 1978 and 1979.
Pittsburgh have added to those four victories since the turn of the millennium, with additional titles won in 2005 and 2008, but the 21st century has belonged to one side.
Amazingly, the New England Patriots failed to win a Super Bowl before 2001, losing two finals in 1985 and 1996. However, that first triumph was followed by quick victories in 2003 and 2004, followed by a ten-year dry spell despite two further final appearances. Further victories in 2014, 2016 and 2018 - led by the legendary Tom Brady - makes the Patriots the joint most successful team in NFL history, appearing in 11 finals - more than any other side.
There is a difference between being an NFL great, and being a Super Bowl great. The NFL is full of fantastic athletes and impressive performances, but the true GOATs turn it on when it matters most, on the biggest stage.
The likes of, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Terry Bradshaw and Emmitt Smith are all such players to have turned it on during Super Bowl season, but there are three names that stand out.
‘Joe Cool’ was the man for the big occasion, bringing out his best when in front of the watching world. In fact, he never lost a Super Bowl (four wins), and even managed three Super Bowl MVPs. Talk about saving your best for the big stage.
Earlier we discussed how the 1990s belonged to the Cowboys, and they had the unflinching accuracy of Tory Aikman to thank for that period of success. Another quarterback to win all of his appearances, Aikman completed a Bowl record 70% of his passes in his first Super Bowl appearance, setting up a platform for his team for years to come.
Yep, you guessed it. The Patriots have Tom Brady to thank for their resurgence in the 2000s. Since then, he has gone on to win a further two with the Pats, as well as masterminding an incredible 31-9 victory for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021.
Seven Super Bowl wins, three Super Bowl MVPs, the record held for Super Bowl passing yards and touchdown passes, there is only one GOAT, and it’s Tom Brady.
The closer we get to the Super Bowl itself, the more markets that open on Bodog’s Super Bowl odds board. During the regular season, you are likely to see the odds fluctuate for each team based on their standing, form and upcoming fixtures.
However, when the two finalists are confirmed, the Super Bowl bets really start to take shape. Of course, you have the standard markets like the moneyline, spread, over/under - but then you can also investigate the specials section that features bets such as total touchdowns, whether a safety will be scored, both teams to score a certain number of points and whether either (or both) teams will score in each quarter.
Fancy yourself to predict the correct final score of the Super Bowl? We have odds for that too.
In addition to team odds, the Super Bowl MVP race offers intriguing betting opportunities. Historically, quarterbacks have dominated this award, but standout performances from other positions can also sway the outcome. Monitoring individual player performances throughout the season can provide valuable insights for potential MVP candidates.
When engaging in Super Bowl betting, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest developments, including team performances, player injuries, and other relevant factors that can influence outcomes. Utilizing resources like Bodog's Super Bowl Predictions and Super Bowl MVP articles can offer valuable perspectives to inform your betting decisions.
Super Bowl bets are easy to understand at Bodog Sportsbook. We’ve been in the business of online sports betting since 1994 and have perfected it with industry-leading odds and a vast array of betting options. Some of our Super Bowl props, such as betting on the pre-game coin flip, have become Super Bowl traditions, as people look for entertaining ways to expand their bet slips.
Even if you’ve never seen a bet slip before, rest assured that you can get up and running in no time here in our sportsbook. We’ll walk you through the process of creating a Bodog account, depositing money and sorting through the Super Bowl odds in this beginner-friendly guide.
Every day, new sports bettors sign up at Bodog Sportsbook, hungry to get in the action. The process is easy and free; the Join button populates our registration form, which asks for some basic information to confirm your identity. You’ll need to certify that you are the minimum legal age for gambling and then hit “Register” to finish the process. Once your Bodog account is live, you can access all of our products, including sportsbook, casino (standard and Live Dealer), poker rooms and racebook.
Funding your account is the next step in the sign up process, and we make it easy by offering a variety of deposit options. You may be tempted to use the standard methods that include Interac e-Transfer, credit card and Direct Bank Transfer, but be aware that depositing with a cryptocurrency gets you the best promotions possible and the biggest limits. We take Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin SV, Litecoin, Ethereum and USD Tether, and are always looking for more “alt” coins.
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While there are tons of NFL bets available in our sportsbook year-round, Super Bowl bets are a special type found exclusively on the futures market. This form of betting has you choose the team that you think will be the upcoming Super Bowl champion. Each team has odds for winning the next Super Bowl, and as teams are eliminated throughout the regular season, they’re removed from the odds board, while the remaining teams will see their odds fluctuate based on how they’re performing.
In addition to Super Bowl contenders, the futures market also has odds for the AFC and NFC champions, plus outright winners for each division. Whether you like to bet exclusively on the Big Game, or on every step up to the Big Game, it’s all possible on the Bodog futures market.
Our advice? Keep tabs on our Football section for all the latest news, views and Super Bowl betting tips.
The contract for the bet is on the bet slip; this virtual paper will ensure that the odds you saw when placing your bet are the odds that you’re paid by if your bet wins. You can see the slip at the bottom-right corner of the screen when using the desktop site. When you pick a team on the Super Bowl odds board, it auto-populates on the slip, recording the current Super Bowl odds. Then simply key in how much you want to risk, and the payout will appear in the “Win” field. You can add as many bets as you want to the slip.
With your bets locked in, you can kick back and watch your chosen team(s) perform through the season, knowing that if they go all the way and hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in February, you’ve got an extra reason to smile.
The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it's a cultural phenomenon that captures the attention of millions around the world. Here are some fascinating facts and statistics about the NFL's biggest event:
That very much depends on the game and the two teams involved. If you have two defensive teams who aren’t known for scoring many points, you might want to back the under. Beware though, as the line will have been set lower to accommodate this fact.
Any bet with a + sign before means you’re betting on an underdog. If you place $100 on a +200 bet, you’ll win $200 profit plus your $100 stake back.
On the flip side, betting with a - sign means you’re backing the favourite. It works a little bit differently in that the amount following the minus sign represents the amount of money you would need to stake to win $100.
At the time of writing, the biggest ever Super Bowl bet was placed in 2002, when a $7.9million wager was placed on the St Louis Rams vs New England Patriots showdown.
The New England Patriots were a shoe-in to win Super Bowl XLII in 2008 against an unfancied New York Giants team - and the odds showed it. Eli Manning had other ideas though, and the Giants pulled off a memorable 17-14 victory.
As it stands, the San Francisco 49ers hold the record for the biggest ever Super Bowl win. During Super Bowl XXIV, they thumped the Denver Broncos 55-10 - a margin of 45 points.