Pro sports bettors are backing the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs as 1-point underdogs in Super Bowl 59 on Sunday in New Orleans.
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Station Sports has posted its menu of prop bets for Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are consensus 1½-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles, and the consensus total is 49 for Super Bowl 59 on Sunday in New Orleans.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the +120 favorite to be named Super Bowl MVP. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the +275 second choice.
Circa Sports has posted its full menu of prop bets for Super Bowl 59 between the Chiefs and Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans. Check out the list.
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