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Super Bowl 58 early odds and predictions: Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers
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The Super Bowl is in its red era.
The big game will be played between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl 54.
Patrick Mahomes is seeking his third title in five years to continue a dynasty that started by beating the 49ers in the 2020 championship. This campaign, he made history with tight end Travis Kelce. They passed Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for most touchdowns by a duo in the postseason.
Christian McCaffrey is appearing in his first Super Bowl after a historic season where he broke the record for most games with a touchdown. Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk round out the 49ers offense to keep opponents on their toes.
Both defenses have been stalwart throughout the season. The Chiefs will be without defensive lineman Charles Omenihu after the former 49er reportedly tore his ACL in the AFC championship game. Nick Bosa had two sacks in San Francisco’s comeback win in the NFC championship.
The battle begins at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Here are the early odds for Super Bowl 58:
Chiefs vs. 49ers odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: 49ers (-2)
- Moneyline: 49ers (-130); Chiefs (+110)
- Over/under: 47.5
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Super Bowl 58 early odds, predictions and picks
Here are our NFL expert picks based on the early odds for Super Bowl 58:
Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 23, 49ers 20
The 49ers were a top-two team all season long. The combination of Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Trent Williams and Brock Purdy is tough to beat when they are all on the field healthy. Plus, the 49ers defense is led by all-world linebacker Fred Warner. But the Chiefs have shown us they flip the switch come postseason time. Kansas City’s defense has only allowed more than 20 points once in three postseason games. The Chiefs defense enters the Super Bowl with a playoff-high four takeaways. But above all else, the Chiefs have the best player in the NFL in Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes has picked teams apart with his arm and occasionally hurt defenses with his legs; furthermore, he’s played turnover-free football. All the hype and attention around the Super Bowl won’t faze the Chiefs. The Chiefs have earned Super Bowl berths four times in five seasons. Mahomes is seeking his third Lombardi Trophy. If Mahomes leads the Chiefs to victory, a legitimate case can be made that he’s the greatest quarterback of all time.
Safid Deen: Chiefs 30, 49ers 26
Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Chiefs entered the postseason with the worst offense they’ve had during their time together in Kansas City. Yet, here they are, in the Super Bowl once again. Sure, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy make the 49ers much more formidable than their last Super Bowl matchup in Miami, but the Chiefs will have enough offense while Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will have his fingerprints all over this one. Mahomes wins his third ring and takes another step in his chase of Tom Brady’s seven Super Bowls.
Victoria Hernandez: Chiefs 28, 49ers 24
The 49ers showed they can perform through adversity by coming back to win the NFC championship. But Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have never been the underdog until this season and are playing with a new sense of hunger. The quarterback quieted criticism that he hadn’t proven himself on the road in the playoffs. And the tight end has broken records while stepping up for the Chiefs’ struggling receiving corps. The 49ers technically have the more well-rounded offense and Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have done a great job bolstering the defense. But Kansas City’s defense has been a strong suit of theirs this year too. Ultimately, the championship experience and desire to quiet the naysayers will lead to another brick being laid in the Chiefs’ dynasty.
Jordan Mendoza: Chiefs 20, 49ers 17
San Francisco has been one of the most impressive teams all season, and on paper, they should be able to win this game for its first Super Bowl win in nearly 30 years. But the Kansas City defense has certainly been a ruthless force in this Super Bowl run. The Chiefs offense isn’t pretty, but if Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are in sync, they’ll be able to put some points on the board. The Chiefs’ defense can limit Brock Purdy and company and become the first back-to-back champions since the Patriots in 2003-04.
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It’s coyote pupping season, and this is the time of year people may encounter more confrontations with them.
Those at Golden Gate Park recently noticed park rangers educating dog owners about an incident over the past weekend.
Howling coyotes at Golden Gate Park near Lindley Meadows, a popular spot where dog owners walk and play with their pups. Brandon Hartstein and his dog Oden encountered a pack of coyotes in the area about a year ago.
“We were walking on a trail that’s not too popular and all of a sudden, three coyotes just appeared and started kind of stalking us,” said Hartstein.
Similar stories of coyote encounters are surfacing this year. Lauren Roche watched her dog get chased by coyotes.
“She was running along the grassy area and I was running in the path that doesn’t have cars, and there were two coyotes that started chasing after her,” said Roche.
“And I look over, wow, they’re going so fast, and it was two coyotes chasing after her. Luckily, she was fast enough to outrun them, and I called her back over and they ended up going away.”
Signs like these are posted in Golden Gate Park to warn people about these potential run-ins with coyotes. Experts say coyotes are just protective during pupping season and are not displaying unprovoked aggression. They say the best thing to do is to shorten the leash and walk in the other direction. Something Hartstein tried to do.
“We kept on walking away,” said Hartstein. “I was making loud sounds trying to scare them off, and eventually we started running. Luckily, a biker came by and I flagged him down and he helped to chase them off.”
Some dog owners have noticed coyotes getting bolder and becoming used to humans in their territory. They say with these canines all over the Bay Area, the key is to limit conflicts and coexist with each other.
“I just kind of try to adjust my way of living because it’s part of where they live,” said Roche. “I wouldn’t have to adjust for someone coming into my home.”
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The statue was installed last month with hopes it will attract more visitors and help boost economic activity in the city.
The statue is called R-Evolution. (Photo Credit: X)
San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza is home to a new, eye-catching figure – a 45-foot tall statue of a naked woman. Named R-Evolution, this steel sculpture weighs 15,000 kg and shines with multicoloured lights. Created by artist Marco Cochrane, it is the final piece in his ‘The Bliss Project’ series, which debuted at the Burning Man festival in 2015.
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, together with The Sijbrandij Foundation and Building 180, installed the statue last month hoping it will attract more visitors and help boost economic activity in the city.
Social media platforms have been buzzing with opinions.
A user wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “San Francisco unveiled their 45-foot statue of a nude woman Thursday at Embarcadero Plaza to attract tourism. The piece is titled ‘R-Evolution.’ SF continues to be plagued by crime, homeless and illegals. The city would have many more tourists if these issues were addressed.”
San Francisco unveiled their 45-foot statue of a nude woman Thursday at Embarcadero Plaza to attract tourism. The piece is titled “R-Evolution.”SF continues to be plagued by crime, homeless, and illegals. The city would have many more tourists if these issues were addressed. pic.twitter.com/zc0EUunniF
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) April 13, 2025
Another wrote, “Public art is a waste of money.”
Public art is a waste of money.— Jakob Mi (@Jakob_Mi_) April 13, 2025
“This is not the way to attract more tourists,” a comment read.
This is not the way to attract more tourists.— reddog (@reddog38104528) April 13, 2025
Someone said, “This is weird.”
“And the point of that statue is what??” a user asked.
And the point of that statue is what??— Vortex9 (@Savage_Vortex9) April 10, 2025
The Recreation and Park Department defends the installation as gender representation in public art. According to their press release, “Despite making up more than half the population, women are vastly underrepresented in public art, comprising only 8% of statues in the US. This sculpture challenges that imbalance, creating a powerful moment of visibility and reflection.”
R-Evolution is an impressive piece of art. Made with more than 55,000 steel welds, the statue moves slightly for one hour each day to look like it is breathing. At night, it lights up softly with colourful lights, turning Embarcadero Plaza into a beautiful spot to visit after dark.
The artist Marco Cochrane explains his vision behind the sculpture: “This sculpture is about being seen. Women’s presence in public art is rare. When they are depicted, it is often through outdated or passive narratives. R-Evolution challenges that. She stands strong, aware and grounded, calling for a world where all people can walk freely and without fear.”
Cochrane’s work focuses on empowering female figures in a way that breaks away from traditional portrayals. ‘The Bliss Project’ series, ending with R-Evolution, shows women not as passive objects but as powerful, self-aware beings.
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Arson suspect arrested in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond following suspicious school fires
An arson suspect was arrested in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond neighborhood following suspicious fires at a nearby elementary school, police said Wednesday.
On May 18, a fire destroyed playground equipment at Lafayette Elementary School and 37th Avenue. On May 1, another fire burned a storage container at the school, damaging or destroying everything inside it. The San Francisco Fire Department was determining whether both fires were set intentionally.
On Monday, the San Francisco Police Department said in a press release that plainclothes officers patrolling the area of Balboa and La Playa Streets, about 10 blocks west of the school, observed a man igniting objects while walking in Balboa Natural Area park, police said. The officers later saw a large active working fire and the Fire Department was called to put it out.
Officers canvassed the area and located 29-year-old Joseph Martinez. He was arrested and booked into San Francisco County Jail on charges of arson, possession of an incendiary device to set fire to a structure or forest land, and drug possession charges.
Police said the officers were working with the Fire Department in their joint Arson Task Force to investigate the cases. Anyone with information was asked to contact the Police Department at 415-575-4444 or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
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