For the third straight year, the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl, and once again, quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to win MVP. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering he’s won this award three times. If you’re backing Kansas City, then Mahomes makes sense, but if you think the Eagles will win, then your odds are greater. Let’s check out the lines.
Why Bet on a Quarterback for MVP?
Well, there’s no position in sports as important as the quarterback, so when it comes to championship games, the MVP is usually awarded to the QB. Of the past 58 Super Bowls, the quarterback has been named Most Valuable Player 33 times, and in the last 10 Super Bowls, a QB has won it 6 times.
Patrick Mahomes +110
He’s already won three, and if the Chiefs win again, Patrick Mahomes likely takes home his fourth Super Bowl MVP. KC is well-rounded on offense, but there isn’t a player who stands out to carry this team outside of the quarterback. Here’s an interesting dilemma for Chiefs backers: Right now, KC is -125 to win Super Bowl 59. Taking Mahomes for MVP offers better betting value if you assume he wins the award again.
Jalen Hurts +325
Jalen Hurts has already run for 4 touchdowns in the playoffs, three of them on short pushes, while not throwing an interception. In Super Bowl 57, Hurts threw for 304 yards and ran for 3 touchdowns. If Saquon Barkley is held in check, the Eagles' chances to win rely heavily on the play of Hurts.
Other Value Plays
Saquon Barkley +245
Only six running backs have ever won Super Bowl MVP in NFL history, with Terrell Davis being the last one back in Super Bowl 32. However, Saquon Barkley could make a real push for it after recording 100+ rushing yards in all three playoff games and five total postseason rushing touchdowns. He’s been the most explosive player this season, offers some value, and will celebrate his 28th birthday on Super Bowl 59.
Travis Kelce +1600
There’s been talk that Travis Kelce might retire if the Chiefs win their third straight Super Bowl. With Taylor Swift’s tour over, maybe they ride off into the sunset together. If you believe this narrative—that this is his last game—maybe Kelce comes up with the performance of a lifetime on the biggest stage.
Jalen Carter +5000
Longshots rarely pan out, but Jalen Carter, at these odds, could be worth a small play. He’s been disruptive on the line, forcing a fumble in the divisional round, and he had seven sacks in the first two playoff games. If he can track down Mahomes for a sack or two, he’ll be in the MVP conversation.
Super Bowl 59 MVP Odds
- Patrick Mahomes: +110
- Saquon Barkley: +245
- Jalen Hurts: +325
- Travis Kelce: +1600
- A.J. Brown: +2500
- Xavier Worthy: +2800
- Devonta Smith: +5000
- Kareem Hunt: +5000
- Jalen Carter: +5000
- Chris Jones: +6600
- Marquise Brown: +6600
- Zack Baun: +10000
- Dallas Goedert: +10000
- Isaiah Pacheco: +10000