The early Super Bowl money went on the Chiefs, causing betting lines to drop from 2 or 2 1/2 points to 1 or 1 1/2 points depending on the sportsbook. Then the professional bettors came in big on the 49ers.
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Once the 49ers get the ball, preferably after deferring the opening kickoff, then they need to get Christian McCaffrey the ball and watch their defense stymie Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.