If Detroit Lions fans were hoping their team might catch a break and Aaron Rodgers would leave Green Bay for Denver or any other team—no dice. Rodgers has decided and it appears that he is going to stick with the Packers. As could be expected, Green Bay’s Super Bowl 57 odds at sportsbooks got shorter.
Kansas City and Buffalo are still the prohibitive favorites. But if the odds are right, one of them will face the Packers in Super Bowl 57. Of course, if the Packers do not get Rodgers another receiver after trading away Davante Adams (to the Raiders), well– the outlook for Green Bay will not be nearly as bright.
Be sure to check back here as the offseason progresses to see how Detroit’s Super Bowl odds are impacted along with the rest of the teams in the NFL!
Current Super Bowl Odds In Michigan
| Michigan Sportsbooks | Kansas City Chiefs | Buffalo Bills | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Green Bay Packers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM | +900 | +650 | +750 | +1100 | +15,000 |
| BetRivers | +1000 | +650 | +750 | +1000 | +12,500 |
| Caesars | +900 | +700 | +800 | +1100 | +15,000 |
| DraftKings | +1000 | +650 | +700 | +1000 | +15,000 |
- Buffalo Bills: With Josh Allen taking over the game down the stretch last season, it is not shocking to see the Bills tied with the Chiefs for the best odds. But the Bills are going to need someone else to step up and become a reliable contributor in the run game. Yes, Allen has done well running the ball but every time he does there is a chance he gets injured.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: All it took was the return of Tom Brady to vault the Buccaneers back near the top of odds boards. With the cast of talented playmakers at his disposal, Tampa Bay will likely be a contender once again.
- Kansas City Chiefs: As long as the Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes and an impressive collection of talented playmakers surrounding him, the Chiefs are going to be at the forefront of any Super Bowl conversations. Losing Tyreek Hill was a blow, but adding JuJu Smith-Schuster softens it and they picked up a talented rookie in the draft (Skyy Moore).
- Green Bay Packers: As usual, the Packers did not draft a wide receiver in the first round, despite needing to replace Davante Adams. But they did pick one up in the second, fourth, and seventh rounds. While they may not be household names, we have seen Aaron Rodgers turn coal into diamonds before.
NA- Detroit Lions
There were signs of hope for the Lions throughout the 2021 NFL season, but not enough to warrant giving them decent odds to win Super Bowl 57. While they drafted well, too many question marks remain about much of the roster. Even though the coaching staff did wonders with what it had in 2021, there is no reason to think the staff can turn the current roster into Super Bowl contenders
Where Can I Bet On The Super Bowl In Michigan?
Betting On The Super Bowl Online In Michigan
Michigan legalized sports betting in December 2019 with House Bill 4916. This coincided with the passage of House Bills 4311 and 4308 as well, which legalized online casinos and Daily Fantasy Sports sites, respectively.
As of January 22, 2021, online sports betting is officially legal and launched, with 1o sportsbook apps launching on day one. This is just in time for bettors to place their bets on Super Bowl LV.
Existing casinos and online sports betting companies continue to strike deals. By the time the market gets situated by 2024, adults over 21 in Michigan will likely have at least a dozen different sites and apps to choose from.
Online Sports Betting Sites In Michigan
Michigan sportsbook apps include:
- BetRivers
- BetMGM
- FanDuel
- DraftKings
- Caesars
- PointsBet
- Barstool
- WynnBET
- Golden Nugget
- Four Winds Sportsbook
- FireKeepers Sportsbook
- FoxBet
Other sportsbooks apps are live and more will continue to launch throughout 2021.
See our full Guide To Michigan Sports Betting Apps.
Sportsbook Locations In Michigan
In March 2020, the first in-person sportsbooks launched in the three Detroit casinos. But they’ll likely launch in most casinos across the state, the rest of which are tribal-owned and span across both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.
Assuming sportsbooks stay open starting 2020, you can visit Detroit casinos to bet on sports in person.
These sports lounges offer both futures bets as well as NFL regular season and playoff games once things get rolling. They all also have tons of TVs, a full bar and food menu, and self-serve kiosks on top of ticket booths.
See our full roundup of Michigan Retail Sportsbooks.
History of Detroit Lions Championships
The Detroit Lions won four NFL championships (1935, 1952, 1953, and 1957) before the AFL and NFL merger and the creation of the Super Bowl in 1966. Since then, they’ve never appeared in a Super Bowl.
In fact, the Lions haven’t won so much as a division championship since 1993, which is when their best-ever player Barry Sanders was there to help carry the team to some moments of greatness.
To make matters worse, the franchise decided to hit reboot this season by trading away Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff. Goff was a capable quarterback with the Rams as long as he had the support of a good running game—which he will not have with the Lions. That stark reality makes it hard to see Detroit contending now or in the near future
Off-Season Odds Breakdown For The Detroit Lions
Expectations were not high for the Lions in 2021, but there were several games in which they were much more competitive than anyone thought they would be. However, without a massive infusion of talent, it is hard to see the Lions becoming contenders in 2024. A solid draft class that includes talents like Aiden Hutchinson and Jameson Williams could make the Lions more entertaining to watch in 2024, but not Super Bowl contenders.
NFL Super Bowl Odds And Betting
Moneyline/Straight Bets
The moneyline bet is also called a straight bet because you’re picking who will win. It’s that simple. It doesn’t matter how many points either team scores or whether it goes into overtime. If your pick wins the game, you win the bet.
Points Spread
In a points spread bet, the scoreline matters. If you pick the favorite team, they have to win by the same amount or more points than the sportsbook lists. For example, if the Lions are the favorite and the spread is -3½, they have to win by at least four points for a payout.
If you pick the underdog, they either need to win by any amount or lose within the spread. Let’s say you bet the underdog Bears at a +6½ spread. They would either need to win the game or lose by six points or fewer for a payout.
Totals
The sportsbook will guess the total number of points, and you either bet that the scoreline will be above or below their guess. Sportsbooks will also do totals on the quarters and half, especially for Super Bowl odds 2021.
Parlay Bets
In a parlay bet, you make multiple picks, and they all need to be correct for you to receive a payout. The point of a parlay is to boost the winning potential on a handful of events taking place around the same time, such as Thursday through Monday night games.
Another form of the Parlay is the Teaser, wherein you can manually adjust the point spread on the various picks. This is a more advanced form of the Parlay, but seasoned bettors may be able to improve their season-long net winnings by doing Teasers rather than Parlay.
What Is An NFL Futures Bet
A futures bet for the NFL (and all sports) is where you bet on an outcome for an event that will happen sometime in the future. For the NFL, the most popular futures bets are who will win the Super Bowl and which teams will win the championships.
However, because the NFL is the most popular sport to bet on in Michigan and across the US, the futures bets are far more varied than most other sports. You can bet on exact matchups, like the Super Bowl being the Baltimore Ravens vs. the Detroit Lions, and a wide variety of other options that range wildly in odds.
What Is A Super Bowl Prop Bet
A Super Bowl prop bet is making picks based on in-game outcomes. These can include guessing who will win Super Bowl MVP, number of sacks, completions, field goals, and so on. You can even guess which of the two halves will have the most points scored.
For the 2020 Super Bowl, you not only had the option to bet on the length of Demi Lovato’s National Anthem, you could bet on the length of the final word “brave.” If that’s not specific enough for you, how about an over/under on “total players with a pass attempt”?
The list goes on, and you may see something even more creative at Super Bowl LV.
How Super Bowl Bettings Odds Are Calculated
Super Bowl betting odds are normally calculated using American Odds. This is the plus (+) and minus (-) odds rather than the decimal or fractional odds.
At most online sportsbooks, you can change how the odds are presented based on your preference. So if you prefer European odds, you can switch it up with the click of a button. Also, you can click the bet line, type in the amount you want to wager, and you’ll see how much you’ll win if the bet is successful.
How Do American Odds Work?
The plus (+) number is how much you’ll win if you bet $100. The minus (-) number is how much you need to bet to win $100. The highest minus number is the favorite, and the highest positive number is underdog.
Let’s use the home team as the favorite in an example:
Detroit Lions -150
Green Bay Packers +250
If you bet $150 on the Lions, you’d win $100. If you bet $100 on the Packers, you’d win $250.
What Affects The Odds?
You can see the odds at a sportsbook change ten times in five minutes based on a variety of factors. These include injuries, changes to the weather, and how much people are betting on the different outcomes.
If you’re betting on a game after the kickoff, you’ll see the odds change based on the ongoing in-game circumstances. For example, you can bet that a team will win after they’re behind by a touchdown.
How To Place Online Super Bowl Bets In Michigan
Anyone located in the state of Michigan who’s over the age of 21 will be able to register and bet at online sportsbooks. That means you don’t need to be a Michigan resident to place real-money wagers on sports as long as you’re within state lines.
Register
The first step is registering through the sportsbook app or website. Which brand you choose is based on personal preference, but some will have better bonuses and odds than others.
For the Super Bowl, joining a few different sites may be a smart move. That way, you can shop around a bit to find the best payout for your picks.
Registration will be relatively simple. You’ll need to provide personal information, including billing address, login info, and other standard details. You’ll also need to allow the app or site to know your location so that it can confirm you’re placing bets in Michigan. However, you can register from anywhere.
Deposit And Bet
Once you’ve created an account, you can deposit using a variety of methods, including credit and debit card, e-wallets like PayPal, and cash payment locations. You also might be able to deposit at the partnering casino’s cashier.
You can then place bets on the Super Bowl with practically no limits. This includes total, moneyline, points spread, and all the props you can imagine.
Cashing Out
When the dust settles, you can withdraw your winnings using bank transfer, e-wallet, or casino cage depending on the sports betting platform.
Michigan Betting Odds For The Super Bowl FAQ
Yes. People in Michigan can bet on the Super Bowl from both retail sportsbook locations as well as legal online sports betting sites and apps.
The largest concentration of sports betting venues are in Detroit. But once online sportsbooks enter the Michigan market, you’ll be able to join, bet, and withdraw winnings from anywhere in the state.
21. The gambling age in Michigan is 21 years old and up. That age requirement applies to both online and in-person sportsbooks in the state. You’ll likely need to provide a valid ID to complete remote registration at a Michigan sports betting site as a result.
Casinos across the state of Michigan have opened sportsbooks on-site. Make sure to check to make sure before you drive to one in the hopes of placing a Super Bowl bet.
You’ll also be able to place bets at legal Michigan online sportsbooks such as BetMGM, FanDuel, William Hill, and DraftKings.
Yes. The moment legal sports betting sites and apps launch in the State of Michigan. It will be completely safe to place a Super Bowl bet online.
However, betting at an offshore, illegal site is where it can get unsafe. There’s no guarantee the sportsbook is well-regulated and trustworthy.
Yes. Online sportsbooks in Michigan will offer in-game, live betting during Super Bowl LV. In-game betting is when you place bets on the game after it’s already begun. You can also place live bets at in-person sportsbooks.
Yes, you can bet on “off the field” events at the Super Bowl. Online and in-person Michigan sportsbooks will offer bets that include heads or tails on the coin toss, the length of the National Anthem and halftime show, and beyond. Different sportsbooks will have different off the field picks. Be sure to shop around for the most unique and profitable options.
Kansas City Chiefs. The reigning Super Bowl champions are the preseason favorite to win the Super Bowl at all major Detroit sportsbooks. This includes the MGM Grand, Greektown, and MotorCity.
The Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, and the Baltimore Ravens are also top contenders.
Currently, zero. The preseason futures odds had the Detroit Lions winning Super Bowl LV at +6600 on average. Those American Odds translated to a probability of 1.5 percent, but the Lions have since dropped the ball.
February 7, 2021. Super Bowl LV (55) will take place on February 7, 2021. The game will take place in Tampa Bay, FL’s Raymond James Stadium, home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game will be shown live on CBS at 6:30 PM EST.
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