Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX Upset is Backed by Historical Trends

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting ready for the Super Bowl, which is a really big football game. They’re playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have won the last two times. Even though the Eagles aren’t expected to win, this might actually be good for them because similar teams have done well in the past.

The Eagles are only 1.5-point underdogs, meaning they have a decent chance to cover the spread and possibly win.

Historically, teams that aren’t favored often do better than expected. Over nearly 30 years, favorites have struggled with a record of just 9-18-2 against the spread. This means that being an underdog isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it can sometimes work in a team’s favor.

Philadelphia has been impressive against the spread this season, boasting a 14-3 record. They’ve also done well against other playoff teams, going 5-2 both against the spread and straight up. Kansas City, on the other hand, hasn’t been as strong in this area. Their record against the spread is 7-9-1, despite winning many games outright.

When the Chiefs were favorites in 14 games this season, they won all of them but didn’t cover the spread in half those matchups. So while they’re good at winning, it’s not always by a wide margin.

Now, I’m not here to tell you how to bet or predict the outcome of the game. But it’s clear that the Eagles have a solid track record against the spread, while the Chiefs don’t. With such a close line for the Super Bowl, Eagles fans have reasons to be optimistic.

Of course, beating the spread is one thing; taking down a team like the Chiefs is another beast entirely. If Philly manages both feats, they’ll capture America’s heart. Who would’ve thought?

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