Rams Hold 13% Kalshi Probability for Super Bowl 61 After 27-7 Loss to 49ers
Kalshi holds the Rams as Super Bowl 61 favorites at 13% despite their 27-7 Week 1 loss. The Bills rate 9%, with the 49ers, Seahawks, and Ravens at 8%. Gambling Insider flags the Ravens and 49ers as top choices after strong openers featuring key player performances.
SCCG Take — Early futures pricing favors teams with depth over single-game results. Prediction platforms like Kalshi deliver actionable sentiment that can guide risk exposure for sportsbooks and market operators.
The Los Angeles Rams remain favorites to win Super Bowl 61 on Kalshi despite an opening 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers played in Australia. The prediction market platform lists the Rams at 13% with American odds of +669. The Buffalo Bills follow at 9% (+1011), while the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, and others trail at 8% (+1150) or lower.
Several teams sit at 5% and 4%, including the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions. Additional clubs such as the Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos are also at 4%. These figures come from the first week of the NFL regular season.
Kalshi Futures and Week 1 Performance
Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett heads to injured reserve with a knee injury and will miss at least the next four games. Matthew Stafford threw for 155 yards with no touchdowns and one interception before being pulled in the fourth quarter. Head coach Sean McVay retains significant talent on both offense and defense, though Aaron Donald’s availability for the Monday night matchup against the New York Giants stayed uncertain at press time. The source notes the team’s short preparation window for the international game.
The Bills posted a 36-31 win over a Houston team viewed by many as a contender. Josh Allen gained support from offseason addition DJ Moore, who posted 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Ravens rolled to a 41-23 victory over Indianapolis as Lamar Jackson generated scores with his arm and legs, Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns, and Zay Flowers added 150 receiving yards with a score. Baltimore’s defense has been rebuilt under new head coach Jesse Minter.
Market Positioning After Opening Results
The Seahawks defeated New England but lost quarterback Sam Darnold to a hip injury that could sideline him for four to six weeks. Drew Lock performed adequately in relief, yet Zach Charbonnet remains unavailable while recovering from a prior torn ACL. The 49ers delivered a complete performance in their victory over the Rams and open Week 2 as 12.5-point favorites against Miami at home. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the season with a PCL injury, but Mike Evans posted six catches for 49 yards and a touchdown in his debut, joined by productive outings from Deebo Samuel and Demarcus Robinson. The unit limited the Rams to 290 total yards.
According to reporting by Gambling Insider, the Ravens and 49ers stand as the top selections in this Super Bowl market provided Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy remain healthy. The early pricing on Kalshi reflects how prediction platforms weigh roster construction and coaching against initial results. Operators in sports wagering and event contracts will track whether these probabilities stabilize or shift as further data accumulates through the regular season.
Reporting: Gambling Insider
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