Super Bowl LI had the highest Vegas over/under total in the history of the big game. This list features the 25 highest over/unders in Super Bowl history.
Super Bowl LI had the highest Vegas over/under total in the history of the big game. This list features the 26 highest over/unders in Super Bowl history.
The big game between the Patriots and Falcons featured the highest Vegas over/under ever, at 58 points. Atlanta's historic offense led the NFL in points during the regular season, while the Patriots finished third in points scored.
The highest over/under before Super Bowl LI, Super Bowl XLIV featured two high-powered offenses in the Colts and Saints. The scoring didn't quite live up to its billing, as Colts quarterback Peyton Manning struggled, and the Saints won, 31-17.
The acclaimed Chiefs and Buccaneers offenses faced off in Super Bowl LV, but Tom Brady's Bucs ruled the day with a 31-9 win. A banged up offensive line proved to be too much for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense, with Mahomes' lowest point total since he became an NFL starter.
Most were expecting a blowout for the Patriots in their quest to a perfect season, as they were favored to beat the Giants by 12 points. In one of the greatest Super Bowls ever, the Giants shocked the world with a 17-14 victory.
Tied for the highest Vegas total in Super Bowl history up to that point, at 53.5, the 49ers clobbered San Diego, 49-26. The game remains the highest-scoring in Super Bowl history.
Marking the highest over/under in Super Bowl history up to that point, the high-powered San Francisco and Miami offenses still broke the Vegas total by a half point. San Francisco won, 38-16.
The high-flying Chiefs offense faced off against the dynamic 49ers running game in Super Bowl LIV. The game had only 30 points heading into the fourth quarter as San Francisco led 20-10, but the Chiefs scored three late touchdowns to win 31-20. Despite the late offensive onslaught, the result still came in on the under.
In a rematch of Super Bowl XLII, much more offense was expected between the Patriots and Giants. However, the results were similar to this matchup's previous big game, as the Giants won, 21-17.
One of the closest Super Bowls ever was also one of its biggest upsets. The Rams were 14-point favorites over the breakout Patriots, but an Adam Vinatieri field goal won the game for New England, 20-17.
The defending champion Broncos entered the Super Bowl vs. Atlanta as 7.5-point favorites. They won the game in John Elway's swan song, 34-19, just barely rewarding bettors who took the over.
The total for Super Bowl LVII increased until gameday and for good reason. The high-powered offenses of the Chiefs and Eagles duked it out, with Kansas City winning 38-35.
The dominant Cowboys won their third Super Bowl in four years, defeating Pittsburgh, 27-17. The game wasn't as high-scoring as Vegas anticipated.
For the second straight year, Dallas matched up vs. Buffalo in the Super Bowl. After a 69-point affair the previous year, the Vegas total was set at 50.5 points. Dallas won again, this time 30-13.
Super Bowl LVI featured two high-powered offenses in the Rams and Bengals, though the total was the lowest in four years. Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp led the Rams to a 23-20 victory in their home venue.
Bettors who took the over in Super Bowl LII were rewarded when the Eagles defeated New England, 41-33, in an upset. Eagles quarterback Nick Foles starred in the game.
Green Bay was hoping to win its second consecutive Super Bowl but faced a high-powered Broncos offense. Denver won the game, 31-24, in an upset.
The Packers were two-touchdown favorites vs. New England, and bettors taking the over cashed in. The final score was 35-21 in favor of the Pack.
Buffalo returned to the Super Bowl for the second straight year, facing the potent Washington offense. Washington defeated Buffalo, 37-24, easily topping the Vegas total.
The explosive Rams and Bengals offenses matched up following the 2021 season, but the game turned out to be a defensive struggle for much of the contest. LA won 23-20 with a late passing touchdown and defensive stand, led by Aaron Donald.
The 49ers came into Super Bowl XLVII favored against the Ravens in a battle between the Harbaugh brothers. The game turned into an offensive explosion despite two strong defenses, with the Ravens winning, 34-31.
The 49ers returned to the Super Bowl after a close win the previous year. They were favored by 12 points vs. Denver and won in a blowout, 55-10.
Bettors taking the under didn't have much to worry about in a 20-16 late win by the 49ers vs. Cincinnati.
The Raiders clobbered Washington, 38-9, in what was predicted to be a high-scoring game. Vegas was just one point above the total.
The 49ers and Bengals faced off in a matchup that was predicted to be close, with San Francisco favored by only 1 point. The 49ers won, 26-21, coming just 1 point under the Vegas total.
Seattle and New England matched up in a pick 'em, and the game was every bit as close as expected. The Pats beat Seattle with a late-game interception at the goal line by Malcolm Butler, but the total was already over in the 28-24 barn burner.
Seth Trachtman is a fantasy sports expert and diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan. He doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter @sethroto.
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