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2020 Super Bowl Odds: Patrick Mahomes is the heavy favorite to win MVP

by
Jacob Jennings
January 28, 2020

When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers kick off Super Bowl 54 this Sunday, Feb. 2, in Miami, all eyes will be on the future face of the National Football League (NFL).

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the heavy odds-on favorite to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP), according to Bovada Sportsbook.

The Super Bowl betting odds for the MVP prop bet lists Mahomes at +115 (a $100 bet would win $115), meaning the oddsmakers are giving the 2018 NFL regular season MVP an approximately 46.51% chance of winning the award.

Here’s a look at the top 10 odds to win the 2020 Super Bowl MVP:

Odds To Win The Super Bowl 54 MVP – Top 10

Patrick Mahomes (KC) +115
Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) +275
Raheem Mostert (SF) +550
George Kittle (SF) +1000
Travis Kelce (KC) +1500
Tyreek Hill (KC) +1500
Nick Bosa (SF) +1800
Damien Williams (KC) +2200
Deebo Samuel (SF) +2500
Richard Sherman (SF) +4000

Coming in a distant second is 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who is listed at +275 odds, giving him an implied probability of 26.67% to take home the award. His teammates, running back Raheem Mostert and tight end George Kittle, come in at +550, 15.38%, and +1000, 9.09%, respectively. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce rounds out the top 5 at +1500, 6.25% implied chance.

It’s no surprise to see two quarterbacks top the list of Super Bowl MVP odds once again. Of the 53 players to win the award, 29 have started at the quarterback position. Here’s a breakdown of how many times a position has taken home Super Bowl MVP honors.

Past Super Bowl MVP Winners – By Position

Quarterback: 29
Running Back: 7
Wide Receiver: 7
Linebacker: 4
Defensive Line: 2
Safety: 2
Cornerback: 1
Kick Returner: 1

Fun Fact: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Chuck Howley was named MVP of Super Bowl V, and he’s still the only player on a losing team to win the award.

In addition to betting on which player will take home the Super Bowl MVP hardware, the prop bet on what the winner will say first during his speech is also available. Mentioning his teammates is a pretty big favorite at +115, but God is close behind at +250 odds.

Who will the Super Bowl MVP mention first in his speech?

Teammates +115
God +250
City +500
Coach +500
Owner +1600
Family Or Family Members +750
Does Not Mention Any Of The Above +575

The Chiefs opened as a 1.5-point favorite over the 49ers, and the betting line hasn’t shifted since the end of the conference championships. The total has consistently risen and currently sits at over/under 55 total points.

Below you’ll find the complete list of Chiefs and 49ers who have received odds to win the Super Bowl 54 MVP. If this is your first time placing a wager on professional football, then we recommend checking out our guide to learn how to bet on the NFL legally.