According to the archive at Sports Odds History, no Super Bowl has closed with a point spread of pick 'em and only three Super Bowls have featured a one-point favorite. Just one of those one-point favorites played in a Super Bowl since 2002, when the league expanded to 32 teams. Super Bowl favorites over the past 17 years are a combined 5-12 against the spread. The 49ers’ defense was ferocious against opposing quarterbacks, harassing them on more than one out of every four plays. Getting pressure on the passer has been key for both teams, and it could be the difference-maker in this year’s Super Bowl.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2020 16:52 UTC