Super Bowl 61 Odds & Predictions

After a long six months of waiting, football is back.

The NFL preseason is upon us, so there’s no better time than now to assess the latest Super Bowl 61 odds.

Who will be lifting the Lombardi Trophy at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 14, 2027?

Let’s assess the odds and make some Super Bowl 61 predictions ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Super Bowl 61 Odds

All NFL odds used for these Super Bowl 61 predictions are current as of Thursday, Aug. 6, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Los Angeles Rams (+550)
• Buffalo Bills (+1000)
• Baltimore Ravens (+1000)
• Seattle Seahawks (+1100)
• Philadelphia Eagles (+1600)
• New England Patriots (+1600)
• Kansas City Chiefs (+1600)
• Los Angeles Chargers (+1700)
• Houston Texans (+1800)
• Green Bay Packers (+1800)
• San Francisco 49ers (+1900)
• Detroit Lions (+1900)
• Denver Broncos (+2000)
• Cincinnati Bengals (+2000)
• Chicago Bears (+2400)
• Dallas Cowboys (+2500)
• Jacksonville Jaguars (+3000)
• Pittsburgh Steelers (+5000)
• Minnesota Vikings (+5000)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+5500)
• Washington Commanders (+6000)
• Indianapolis Colts (+6000)
• New York Giants (+7000)
• New Orleans Saints (+9000)
• Carolina Panthers (+9000)
• Tennessee Titans (+13000)
• Atlanta Falcons (+13000)
• Las Vegas Raiders (+15000)
• New York Jets (+20000)
• Cleveland Browns (+20000)
• Arizona Cardinals (+35000)
• Miami Dolphins (+50000)

Who Will Win Super Bowl 61?

Houston Texans (+1800)

Last season, the Seattle Seahawks proved once again that defense wins championships.

That statement isn’t intended as a shot at Sam Darnold, who played flawless football in Seattle’s run to the Lombardi Trophy, but rather encouragement for a Houston Texans squad that is built on a defensive foundation under head coach DeMeco Ryans.

During the regular season, Houston led the NFL in yards allowed (277.2 per game), ranked second in scoring defense (17.4 points allowed per game), and forced the third-most turnovers (29). That unit remains largely unchanged heading into this campaign, which is bad news for opposing offenses.

The biggest concern for the Texans continues to be their offensive line, which has struggled to protect C.J. Stroud and ease the load on him with a successful rushing attack. However, the offseason signings of Evan Brown, Wyatt Teller, and Braden Smith should help shore up that group.

Houston has talented weapons, with David Montgomery joining Woody Marks in the backfield, and Tank Dell coming back to complement Nico Collins, who has produced three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Now, it’s up to Stroud to return to his 2023 form, which saw him win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

If the offense takes a step forward and the defense remains elite, I like the Texans’ chances to overcome these 18-1 odds to win Super Bowl 61, so I’m backing Houston with my NFL pick of the day.

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Super Bowl 61 Contenders

Los Angeles Rams (+950)

The Rams are the betting favorites in the Super Bowl 61 odds after falling just short against Seattle in the NFC Championship Game.

Los Angeles’ position at the top of the odds board makes a lot of sense when you consider the stellar offseason it had. GM Les Snead pulled off a blockbuster trade for reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, and there’s still a chance that former All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to join him.

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On offense, 38-year-old quarterback Matthew Stafford returns after leading the league in passing yards (4,707) and passing touchdowns (46) and engineering the league’s highest-scoring offense (30.2 points per game) en route to winning NFL MVP honors.

If Stafford can continue playing at this high level, the Rams have every chance of winning a second Super Bowl title on their home turf at SoFi Stadium.

Baltimore Ravens (+1000)

The Ravens have been perennial Super Bowl contenders with Lamar Jackson at quarterback, but they have won just two playoff games over the past five seasons.

Perhaps a coaching change can be the inspiration to get Baltimore over the hump, as former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter replaces long-time head coach John Harbaugh.

Minter is an elite defensive mind who has worked with both Harbaughs and Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald in recent years, so there’s plenty of reason to believe his hiring will prove astute.

The first-time head coach has assembled an intriguing staff that includes former Bears OC Declan Doyle, a Ben Johnson disciple who could bring some new ideas to this offense.

Super Bowl 61 Sleeper Pick

Denver Broncos (+2000)

The Broncos shouldn’t qualify as a sleeper pick after reaching the AFC Championship Game last season, but for some reason, there are 12 teams in front of them on the odds board.

Denver’s defense was among the league’s best last season, ranking second in yards allowed (278.2 per game) and third in points allowed (18.3 per game), and it returns much of the same unit under experienced DC Vance Joseph.

And while there are probably some questions about third-year quarterback Bo Nix, there’s no denying that he has made plenty of plays with his arm and legs when called upon. He also continues to benefit from working with one of the game’s best offensive play-callers in head coach Sean Payton.

The offseason addition of former Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle should see that unit take a significant step forward, making the Broncos one of the most complete teams in the NFL. At 20-1 odds, Denver is worth a sprinkle, especially since it would’ve won the AFC last year had Nix not gotten hurt in the Divisional Round.

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