The Detroit Lions experienced a crushing end to their season. They held a significant halftime lead over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game and seemed poised for their first Super Bowl appearance. However, a dramatic comeback by the 49ers left the Lions devastated, as they once again turn their focus to the next season.
Though Super Bowl odds are currently centered on the Chiefs versus the 49ers, it’s never too early to start thinking about what might unfold next season.
Super Bowl 59 odds
| Team | Super Bowl 59 odds | Implied probability* |
| San Francisco 49ers | +550 | 12.07% |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +750 | 9.23% |
| Baltimore Ravens | +900 | 7.85% |
| Buffalo Bills | +950 | 7.47% |
| Detroit Lions | +1200 | 6.04% |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +1200 | 6.04% |
| Miami Dolphins | +1500 | 4.90% |
| Houston Texans | +2000 | 3.74% |
| Green Bay Packers | +2000 | 3.74% |
| Dallas Cowboys | +2000 | 3.74% |
| Philadelphia Eagles | +2200 | 3.41% |
| New York Jets | +2200 | 3.41% |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +2500 | 3.02% |
| Atlanta Falcons | +3000 | 2.53% |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +3000 | 2.53% |
| Chicago Bears | +3000 | 2.53% |
| Los Angeles Rams | +3500 | 2.18% |
| Cleveland Browns | +3500 | 2.18% |
| Indianapolis Colts | +4000 | 1.91% |
| Minnesota Vikings | +5000 | 1.54% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +6000 | 1.29% |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | +7500 | 1.03% |
| Seattle Seahawks | +8000 | 0.97% |
| Arizona Cardinals | +8000 | 0.97% |
| New Orleans Saints | +8000 | 0.97% |
| Washington Commanders | +10000 | 0.78% |
| New York Giants | +10000 | 0.78% |
| New England Patriots | +10000 | 0.78% |
| Las Vegas Raiders | +10000 | 0.78% |
| Denver Broncos | +10000 | 0.78% |
| Tennessee Titans | +15000 | 0.52% |
| Carolina Panthers | +25000 | 0.31% |
Detroit Lions’ Odds to Win Super Bowl
The Lions’ odds for Super Bowl 59 are +1200, placing them tied for fifth with the Bengals, and trailing only the 49ers, Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills. While this is a small consolation after their heartbreaking end to the season, it suggests that Detroit’s future is looking promising.
At the start of the 2025-24 NFL season, the Lions’ preseason Super Bowl odds were around +3000, just outside the top 10 at many sportsbooks. They were also favored to win the NFC North, which they did. Detroit finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, won the division, and secured the NFC’s third seed.
The Lions made their way through the first two rounds of the playoffs with victories over the Packers and Rams, setting up a road matchup with the 49ers. Despite entering the game as 7.5-point underdogs, Detroit surged to a 24-7 halftime lead. However, the 49ers mounted a comeback in the second half, eventually defeating the Lions 34-31.
Top Favorites for Super Bowl 59 Betting
Here are the teams with Super Bowl 59 betting odds of +1200 or better as initially released:
- San Francisco 49ers: +550
- Kansas City Chiefs: +750
- Baltimore Ravens: +900
- Buffalo Bills: +950
- Detroit Lions: +1200
- Cincinnati Bengals: +1200
The 49ers and Chiefs are set to face off in Super Bowl 58. If San Francisco wins, they’ll aim for back-to-back titles next season. On the other hand, a Kansas City victory would solidify their place in the dynasty conversation, as they’d be seeking an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title and their fourth in six seasons.
Following the top two favorites are the Ravens, who fell short in the AFC Championship game with a home loss to the Chiefs. The Bills have consistently been among the top preseason Super Bowl contenders in recent years but saw their hopes dashed this season with a divisional round loss to Kansas City.
After the 49ers, the Lions are the next NFC team on the list, with the Bengals rounding out the top six despite missing the playoffs this year. Cincinnati, dealing with the significant loss of Joe Burrow to a season-ending injury, managed to stay in postseason contention and finished with a 9-8 record.
Odds for the 2025 Super Bowl Contenders
Holding down the seventh spot are the Dolphins, who reached the playoffs but lost to the Chiefs on the road in the opening round. In the next tier, a group of six teams is close to the leaders, with odds ranging from +2000 to +2500: the Texans, Packers, Cowboys, Eagles, Jets, and Chargers.
Houston, Green Bay, Dallas, and Philadelphia all made the playoffs and look poised to contend again. New York had high expectations entering last season, but a season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers in their opener derailed their plans. In Los Angeles, the Chargers are generating renewed excitement following the hiring of Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach.
The rest of the teams are divided into two categories. There are 12 teams with odds from +3000 to +8000, suggesting they could be potential postseason contenders. Finally, the long shots for Super Bowl 2025 are seven teams with odds ranging from +10000 to +25000.
2024-25 NFL Playoff Picture: Who’s in and Who’s Out
Future odds for the 2025-25 NFL playoffs will be released during the offseason. However, we can gain insight into which teams are viewed favorably for playoff spots by looking at the early Super Bowl odds for 2025.
In the NFC, the top favorites include the 49ers, Lions, Packers, Cowboys, Eagles, Falcons, and Bears. Last season, the top five teams—49ers, Lions, Packers, Cowboys, and Eagles—reached the playoffs. According to the latest odds, the Falcons and Bears are expected to make the playoffs, potentially replacing the Saints and Rams from the previous season.
In the AFC, the favorites are the Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, Bengals, Dolphins, Texans, and Jets. Five of these teams—Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, Bengals, and Dolphins—were playoff teams last season. The new potential playoff teams, based on these odds, are the Bengals and Jets, likely taking the spots of the Browns and Steelers, who were wild card teams the previous season.