49ers Super Bowl Odds: Christian McCaffrey Trade Gives 49ers Massive Super Bowl Odds Boost
49ers Super Bowl Odds: Christian McCaffrey Trade Gives 49ers Massive Super Bowl Odds Boost
The San Francisco 49ers pulled off the first blockbuster trade of the 2022-2023 NFL season on Thursday, acquiring running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a variety of draft picks. But, how did the trade impact the 49ers Super Bowl odds?
In short, the sportsbooks completely slashed the 49ers Super Bowl odds in response to the deal.
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So, the 49ers got one of the most explosive and dynamic players in the league in McCaffrey, but they also gave up a fairly decent haul in return. McCaffrey, when healthy, is one of the best playmakers in the league, but that hasn't been a guarantee with him. Now consider the fact that he's 26 years old and you see why some are questioning the deal for San Francisco.
Still, none of that impacts the 49ers' Super Bowl odds this year. Who cares if they overpaid for McCaffrey if it gives them a better chance to win a title this season? And, according to sportsbooks, that's exactly what this trade did.
So, let's take a look at the latest 49ers Super Bowl odds and how the Christian McCaffrey trade impacted them.
49ers Super Bowl Odds
| Team | Odds Before Trade | Implied Chance | Odds After Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | +2000 | 6.7% | +1400 |
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As you can see, the 49ers Super Bowl odds were pretty short before they traded for Christian McCaffrey, but they've been slashed even more in the aftermath of the trade on Thursday.
Prior to acquiring McCaffrey, the 49ers Super Bowl odds sat at +2000. Those odds made them the sixth favorite to win it all, tied with the Baltimore Ravens, and implied a 4.8% chance they'd win a Super Bowl.
Now, following the trade, those odds have been slashed by sportsbooks. The 49ers Super Bowl odds now sit at +1400, making them the fifth favorite and boosting their implied probability to a 6.7% chance.