Pick 6 Super Bowl LVII Betting Preview Part 1: 5 Things For Bettors To Know +1 Thought On Chiefs vs. Eagles

Are you a sports bettor and super excited about all the betting action already being generated by the big game this Sunday ? 

Whether you're a betting pro or a new sports bettor, your wait is almost over as the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will meet in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on Feb.12. Kickoff is set for approximately (6:30 p.m., EST. ). 

With an estimated $16 billion projected

to be bet on Super Bowl LVII, most of which will be bet within 24-48 hours off kickoff, an all-time record for amount of money bet on a Super Bowl could very well be set by Chiefs vs. Eagles this year.

And sports bettors will help generate that money figure by betting on everything from the number of rushing attempts by Jalen Hurts to which color of Gatorade will be poured over the winning head coach's head at the end of the big game. 

Here are 5 things you should know + 1 thought on Chiefs vs. Eagles, all from a betting perspective. (Check your favorite sports book's website for updated odds, spreads and lines on Super Bowl LVII): 

1.) The Eagles are currently (-1.5 point spread favorites to win Super Bowl LVII: After opening at Pick'em nearly two weeks ago, before shifting as a result of bettors putting money on the Chiefs, the Eagles are consensus point spread favorites (at most sports books) to win Super Bowl LVII. What does it mean for bettors looking to make a point spread bet on Super Bowl LVII? A.) If you place a bet on the Eagles, Philadelphia would have to win the Super Bowl LVII by at least two points for you to win your bet. B.) If you place a bet on the underdog Chiefs to win Super Bowl LVII, Kansas City would have to win Super Bowl LVII, if not lose the game by exactly one point for you to cash your point spread bet.

2.) The Over/Under Point Total for Super Bowl LVII is currently (51): What do think the final score will be: 27-24? 38-31? 34-30? 35-31? 20-17? Oddsmakers (like they do for all NFL games) have set a Super Bowl LVII Over/Under Total, which is a number of the combined number of points they think the Eagles and Chiefs will score in the game. As of right now the Over/Under Total for Super Bowl LVII is 51 -- after almost an entire week of the Over/Under Total sitting at or around 49.5. Why the spike in the Over/Under Total for Super Bowl LVII? Here are a few possible factors: 

A.) An increase in the overall money bet on the Over Total for Super Bowl LVII, with a majority of bettors, who have already made bets on the Over Total, believing Chiefs vs. Eagles will be a high-scoring game. B.) A popular notion that Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, the two biggest stars of Super Bowl LVII, are going to put on a show, and add a bit of juice to a game lacking a super buildup. C.) It's the biggest American sports betting event on the annual calendar and a lot of people are going to be watching, if not making it a long weekend, so, naturally, a lot of points scored in the game will keep most viewers tuned in.

So, you have the option of betting the Over, meaning the total amount of points scored in Super Bowl LVII must reach at least (52) in order for you to win your bet. If you think Super Bowl LVII will be a low-scoring game dominated by both defensive units, you can bet the Under Total, meaning the total amount of points scored in Super Bowl LVII must not exceed (51) for you to win your bet.  

3.) The Eagles are (-125) are moneyline win Super Bowl LVII: The Eagles are currently consensus moneyline favorites (at most sports books) of (-125) to win Super Bowl LVII. Are you a bettor looking to make a bet on the moneyline for Super Bowl LVII? In order to bet the Eagles at (-125), you would have risk, for example, $125 to win $100 for a total return of $225. If you back the underdog Chiefs, you would have to risk, for example, $100 to win $125 for a total return of $225. A $200 bet on the underdog Chiefs would return $450, for example. (Note: These are estimates. Check your favorite sports book's website for updated odds and lines.)

4.) Prop Bet Example: Jalen Hurts OVER 10.5 rush attempts: Are you a bettor, but don't have a strong betting opinion on what team is going to win Super Bowl LVII? No problem. Hundreds of prop bets available for Super Bowl LVII make it possible for you to narrow your bet down to a single player's performance, if not a non-game occurrence such as the length of the National Anthem or what color of Gatorade will be poured over the winning head coach's head at the end of the game. Do you think Jalen Hurts will run all over the Chiefs defense? You can bet Hurts will have at least 11 rush attempts in Super Bowl LVII. (Note: Please check out your favorite sports book for updated odds and more info. on all prop bets.) 

Prop To Run Over: Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is listed at 10.5 rush attempts in Super Bowl LVII. Think Hurts will have more or less than 10.5 rush attempts in Super Bowl LVII? It's one of hundreds of prop bets available for bettors to make in Super Bowl LVII. (Photo Courtesy Of: Philadelphia Eagles) 

5.) Please Bet Responsibly: It's no secret: millions of bettors will help pour betting money all over Super Bowl LVII. However, whether you're a new sports bettor or longtime sports bettor, you should not bet out of reason on Super Bowl LVII. Come Monday morning the NFL season will be officially over and win or lose sports bettors should not risk more money than they can afford to lose. All told, please bet responsibly on Super Bowl LVII, and all other sporting events. 

6.) Chiefs vs. Eagles: Did you know the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals in the 1980 World Series? Just kidding 😂😂. Despite suffering key departures (Tyreek Hill), the Chiefs had the best offense in the league all season. Philadelphia, with Jalen Hurts leading the way, was pretty good on offense as well. Both defensive units are top-rate, but both the Eagles and Chiefs like to speed it up on offense. The Chiefs also do a superb job of pass blocking. 

Perhaps, you might want to follow some of these storylines before making your bet for Super Bowl LVII. (Need a sports betting consultant/digital marketing copywriter? Let's connect. I would be happy to answer any questions.)