Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a first down as Washington Commanders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) defends during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. Sports Newsletter All of the Chicago sports stories making news as they break, plus headlines every morning.

With the Kansas City Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl for the third straight season, all signs point to Taylor Swift once again attending the big game to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as his team squares off with the Philadelphia Eagles.

If he doesn’t score, though, it’ll likely be because the Eagles got too close to the end zone, in which case Jalen Hurts will get his tush pushed (or the Eagles will score on a palpably unfair act? ). So, Hurts’ -105 odds are a good early bet too.

Kansas City has won the coin toss -- and the Super Bowl -- in each of the last two seasons. During the Patrick Mahomes-led run of Super Bowl appearances (four of the past five, not including this year, Kansas City is 3-1 on the coin toss and 3-1 in the game (but only 2-1 on winning the coin toss and the game).

Las Vegas tradition, the Super Bowl prop menu unveiling at the Westgate SuperBook on Thursday drew a steady line of professional sports bettors.

There's no Bad Blood, but this is definitely a Taylor Swift Super Bowl. This year's contest features the Philadelphia Eagles, Swift's favorite team growing up, taking on the Kansas City Chiefs, who are now her favorite team.

Check out our expert anytime TD bets to make for Super Bowl 59, including a couple long shot TD scorer props we love.

Chris Jones feels like the best longshot on the Chiefs at 60-to-1. You can get Mahomes to win Super Bowl MVP at +120 odds. That is a nice alternative to betting the Chiefs on the money line at -130. Bet: Patrick Mahomes to win Super Bowl MVP.

Find all of the props, predictions, and the best bets for the 2025 Super Bowl National Anthem performed by Jon Batiste.

Chris "The Bear" Fallica doesn't just bet on football. He likes tennis and golf and soccer and the NBA! See what other wagers he has in his back pocket nowadays.