As the pinnacle of football, the Super Bowl sets the stage for not only epic battles on the gridiron (and a halftime show that sets the entertainment world ablaze), but it's also the cornerstone of sports betting around the world.
A study of the Super Bowl betting odds history is nearly as vivid and colorful as the games themselves. Betting on the NFL’s greatest Sunday matchup requires skill and a basic knowledge of sports wagering. We’ve compiled the scores, ATS and OVER/UNDER results of each Super Bowl to date to help you handicap your bets.
Check out the Super Bowl betting odds history below for a better idea on how the big game usually plays out.
Understanding Super Bowl Point Spread & Totals
The Super Bowl point spread is a handicap applied to create a more balanced betting field. For Super Bowl 58, the San Francisco 49ers will need to win by more than two points to cover the spread. On the flip side, the Kansas City Chiefs will simply need to lose by less than two points or win outright to cover the spread.
For OVER/UNDER bets, a total point threshold is set, such as the 47.5 total point mark for Super Bowl LVIII. Bettors then predict whether the combined score of both teams will be OVER or UNDER this number. Super Bowl LVII blew past the 50-point mark to finish with a score of 38-35, delighting OVER bettors around the world.
Super Bowl History For Spread And Totals Betting
Historical data shows that Super Bowl winners almost always cover the spread. A comprehensive look at past winners reveals this trend to be a constant, as the eventual winner has covered the spread in nine of the last ten games, and 17 of the past 20. In fact, only seven total Super Bowl victors have failed to cover the spread.
Now that their 24-year dynasty has officially come to an end, New England Patriots fans can rejoice at the fact that they hold the record for most Super Bowl appearances with 11. The Pittsburgh Steelers are next on the list with eight Super Bowl appearances. Remarkably, the Patriots have covered the spread in seven of their trips to the big game.
Underdogs have performed remarkably well in recent years, covering the spread in 15 of the last 23 Super Bowls, including last season when Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs pulled off a slight upset over the Eagles. Although, favorites are an impressive 36-21 SU and 29-26-2 ATS.
Other Super Bowl Betting Insights
- The smallest Super Bowl spread of the past two decades was Seattle -1 against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX
- The largest Super Bowl spread over the past 20 years was New England -12 versus the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII
- Recent Super Bowls have been closer contests, with two of the last three games decided by just a field goal
- 12 of the past 20 Super Bowls have finished as one score games
- The UNDER has dominated of late, hitting in four of the last five contests
- The team to score first has won 37 of 57 Super Bowls
- Wide Receivers have scored the first touchdown in 25 Super Bowls
Super Bowl Betting Odds History
In this table, you’ll see a list of Super Bowl winners, including who won the last Super Bowl, with the totals in parentheses.