Super Bowl Betting Guide
The Super Bowl (also known as “the Big Game”) is the biggest night in American football: the NFL season finale, huge global TV audiences, iconic halftime entertainment — and a packed slate of betting markets.
At LeoVegas, you can explore a wide range of Super Bowl betting odds, NFL bets, and player prop markets before kick-off and throughout the game. Browse the latest sports betting markets and head straight to our American football betting section for NFL lines and props.
When is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl is played on the second Sunday in February (this has been the standard schedule since 2022). Kick-off is typically around 6:30pm ET, which is late evening in the UK (usually around 11:30pm GMT). Because start times can vary slightly each year, it’s always worth checking the confirmed kick-off time closer to Super Bowl weekend - along with the most up-to-date Super Bowl odds.
Who plays in the Super Bowl?
- The Super Bowl matchup is set by the NFL playoffs:
- The AFC Champion qualifies from the American Football Conference
- The NFC Champion qualifies from the National Football Conference
Both teams earn their place by winning their respective Conference Championship Games. Once the finalists are confirmed, Super Bowl betting markets often expand rapidly — with new lines for MVP, touchdowns, player yards and more.
Super Bowl betting odds: the main markets
Looking for the most popular Super Bowl bets? These are the core markets you’ll typically see every year.
Moneyline (match winner)
A straight pick: which team wins the Super Bowl.
Point spread
Betting on the margin of victory, with handicaps applied to balance the matchup.
Total points (Over/Under)
A bet on whether the combined points scored will land over or under the line set by the sportsbook.
You’ll usually find all three in our American football markets, alongside alternate lines and in-play options.
Super Bowl prop bets: MVP, touchdowns and more
The Super Bowl is famous for prop markets - often the biggest selection of the entire NFL season.
Common Super Bowl prop bets include:
- Super Bowl MVP betting
- Anytime touchdown scorer
- First touchdown scorer
- Passing yards / rushing yards / receiving yards
- Quarterback touchdowns / interceptions
- Team totals (points, touchdowns, field goals)
- Coin toss result
- First score type (touchdown/field goal/safety)
Prop availability can vary each year, but you can usually expect plenty of variety — from core player performance markets to unique, game-night specials.
NFL betting beyond the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl may be the finale, but NFL betting is a season-long event. At LeoVegas, you’ll find thousands of NFL betting markets including:
- Regular season game lines (spread, moneyline, totals)
- Player props and specials
- Futures (division winners, conference winners)
- Season-long awards and outrights
- Early Super Bowl winner odds for the next season
If you like betting futures, it’s often possible to find early markets well before the playoffs begin.
Super Bowl winners and stats to know
A little context can go a long way when you’re researching Super Bowl odds and matchups.
- Most Super Bowl wins (6): New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers
- Five wins: Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers
- Four wins: Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants
Of the NFL’s 32 teams, 20 have won at least one Super Bowl and 16 have won multiple titles
Four franchises have never appeared in a Super Bowl: Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars
These stats don’t predict the next winner — but they’re useful for understanding historical performance and big-game experience.
Are Super Bowl upsets common?
They happen more often than many casual fans expect. The Super Bowl is a one-off, high-pressure event where a few key moments can flip the outcome — turnovers, red-zone decisions, special teams plays and late-game strategy.
That’s why many bettors also look beyond the moneyline and spread, using totals and prop markets to build a more rounded betting approach.
Super Bowl betting tips
- Compare markets: moneyline, spread and totals can all reflect different angles on the same matchup
- Watch for team news: injuries and late lineup updates can move Super Bowl odds fast
- Consider props: player yards and touchdown scorer markets can offer alternatives to picking the winner
- Bet responsibly: set limits and avoid chasing losses
You can manage your bets easily via the LeoVegas app or desktop sportsbook.