ESPN Super Bowl Predictions 2024
ESPN gave their Super Bowl predictions for the 2024 game between the Chiefs vs. 49ers. Read on to see what predictions the ESPN reports and analysts gave.
OddsChecker - February 11, 2024, 6:27 PM EST
5 minESPN Super Bowl Predictions 2024
With only one game left in the 2023 NFL season, the anticipation for Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs is palpable. As the football world eagerly awaits kickoff at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the burning question remains: Who will emerge victorious and hoist the Lombardi Trophy? And perhaps equally intriguing, who will be crowned Super Bowl MVP?
To shed light on these pressing queries, we turned to ESPN's lineup of NFL analysts, writers, commentators, columnists, and pundits to glean their predictions for the epic showdown. Over 60 experts lent their insights, sharing their picks for the game's winner, final score, and the player they believe will seize the coveted Super Bowl MVP Award.
Expert Predictions:
Chiefs Lead the Pack: Of the 65 experts surveyed, a commanding 49 (76.6%) cast their vote in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs, while the San Francisco 49ers garnered 16 votes (23.4%). Notable among the predictions were the common final score forecasts of 27-24 and 27-21, with the narrowest projected margin being a mere three points and the widest extending to a formidable 20-point gap.
Betting Notes: According to ESPN BET, the current odds slightly favor the 49ers by 1.5 points, with the over/under set at 47.5 points. Notably, 52 experts anticipate the game surpassing this total, while 12 anticipate a lower-scoring affair.
ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI): The FPI gives the 49ers a 59.4% chance of victory, with an average margin of 3.1 points.
Public's Picks:
Here are the top five correct score predictions from ESPN BET's betting trends as of noon ET on Tuesday, Feb. 6:
- Chiefs 31, 49ers 21
- Chiefs 27, 49ers 14
- Chiefs 27, 49ers 24
- Chiefs 21, 49ers 17
- Chiefs 27, 49ers 23
Expert Picks:
Predicting a Chiefs Win (49): A majority of experts favor the Chiefs, with predictions ranging from close battles to more decisive victories. Notable picks include:
- Alden Gonzalez: 31-27
- Dan Graziano: 20-17
- Mina Kimes: 27-24
- Rich Cimini: 31-24
- Rex Ryan: 31-24
Predicting a 49ers Win (16): While fewer in number, some experts back the 49ers to emerge triumphant, with predictions such as:
- Brady Henderson: 24-23
- Doug Greenberg: 27-20
- Jeremy Fowler: 27-24
- Scott Van Pelt: 24-17
- Tim Keown: 28-24
Super Bowl MVP Predictions:
Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Chiefs, emerges as the frontrunner for Super Bowl MVP, garnering the lion's share of votes. Notable picks include:
- David Newton
- Brooke Pryor
- Turron Davenport
- Mina Kimes
- Field Yates
However, other contenders also receive considerable attention, including Christian McCaffrey and Travis Kelce.
As the final countdown to kickoff begins, anticipation mounts for what promises to be a thrilling Super Bowl showdown. Stay tuned for more news and analysis as the big game approaches!
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Full ESPN Staff Super Bowl Picks
Predicting a Chiefs win (49):
- Alaina Getzenberg, Bills reporter: 27-24
- Alden Gonzalez, writer: 31-27
- Ben Baby, Bengals reporter: 34-14
- Brooke Pryor, Steelers reporter: 27-24
- Courtney Cronin, Bears reporter: 31-28
- Dan Graziano, national NFL reporter: 20-17
- Dan Orlovsky, NFL analyst: 24-21
- David Newton, Panthers reporter: 32-27
- David Purdum, sports betting reporter: 31-23
- Elizabeth Merrill, senior writer: 31-28
- Eric Karabell, NFL fantasy analyst: 34-17
- Eric N. Moody, NFL fantasy analyst: 31-28
- Eric Woodyard, Lions reporter: 23-20
- Erin Dolan, sports betting analyst: 24-20
- Field Yates, NFL analyst: 27-24
- Jake Trotter, Browns reporter: 28-24
- Jason Reid, Andscape senior NFL writer: 34-17
- Jeff Legwold, Broncos reporter: 28-23
- Jenna Laine, Buccaneers reporter: 28-24
- John Buccigross, commentator: 29-28
- Jordan Raanan, Giants reporter: 23-17
- Jordan Reid, NFL draft analyst: 27-24
- Josh Weinfuss, Cardinals reporter: 33-24
- Kevin Seifert, Vikings reporter: 31-26
- Kris Rhim, Chargers reporter: 27-23
- Lindsey Thiry, national NFL reporter: 28-25
- Liz Loza, NFL fantasy analyst: 24-23
- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Dolphins reporter: 27-21
- Marcus Spears, NFL analyst: 28-24
- Matt Bowen, NFL analyst: 27-23
- Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst: 28-24
- Michael DiRocco, Jaguars reporter: 27-21
- Michael Rothstein, Falcons reporter: 27-23
- Mike Reiss, Patriots reporter: 31-21
- Mike Tannenbaum, NFL analyst: 31-21
- Mina Kimes, NFL analyst: 27-24
- Paul Gutierrez, Raiders reporter: 27-21
- Rex Ryan, NFL analyst: 31-24
- Rich Cimini, Jets reporter: 31-24
- Rob Demovsky, Packers reporter: 27-24
- Robert Griffin III, NFL analyst: 31-21
- Sal Paolantonio, national NFL reporter: 30-20
- Sarah Barshop, Rams reporter: 31-24
- Stephen Holder, Colts reporter: 24-21
- Tedy Bruschi, NFL analyst: 24-21
- Tim Hasselbeck, NFL analyst: 27-17
- Tim McManus, Eagles reporter: 34-30
- Tristan H. Cockcroft, NFL fantasy analyst: 27-21
- Turron Davenport, Titans reporter: 27-21
Predicting a 49ers win (16):
- Brady Henderson, Seahawks reporter: 24-23
- Daniel Dopp, NFL fantasy analyst: 31-20
- DJ Bien-Aime, Texans reporter: 27-21
- Doug Greenberg, sports betting reporter: 27-20
- Jamison Hensley, Ravens reporter: 31-17
- Jeremy Fowler, national NFL reporter: 27-24
- John Keim, Commanders reporter: 20-17
- Katherine Terrell, Saints reporter: 28-21
- Michelle Beisner-Buck, NFL feature reporter: 27-24
- Scott Van Pelt, commentator: 24-17
- Mike Clay, NFL fantasy analyst: 25-23
- Seth Walder, analytics writer: 26-24
- Seth Wickersham, senior writer: 20-19
- Stephania Bell, NFL fantasy analyst: 27-21
- Tim Keown, senior writer: 28-24
- Todd Archer, Cowboys reporter: 28-26
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