It turns out that the NFL's 2023 season opener between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs was a showcase for the two teams that would be the most relevant for Super Bowl futures ahead of the 2024 season.
The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are both the consensus betting favorites and one of the most popular picks to win an unprecedented third consecutive championship, showing +500 odds on ESPN BET, where they've attracted a leading 13% of tickets and 17% of handle.
DraftKings and FanDuel also have Kansas City as their bets and money leader, reporting 17% of tickets and 17% of handle, and 11% of tickets and 19% of handle, respectively.