This article gives a clear answer to whether the Super Bowl LVIII matchup went over or under the posted total and explains how to verify settlement with your sportsbook. It covers the widely reported kickoff closing number, the official final score including overtime, and practical steps you can follow if your account shows a different result. The goal is to make verification straightforward: you will learn where closing totals come from, why half-point lines matter, how overtime is graded, and which records to collect when contacting support.

The widely posted kickoff over/under for Super Bowl LVIII was 47.5, and the official final total was 47.

Overtime points count toward full-game totals, so OT scoring was included in the 47-point final.

Settlement depends on the exact closing number your sportsbook used; always check archived lines and timestamps.

Quick answer: what the Super Bowl over/under was and how it settled

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The widely posted kickoff over under for Super Bowl LVIII was 47.5 points, and at books that used that closing number the game officially settled under because the final combined score was lower than the posted total. ESPN odds coverage

The official final score was Kansas City Chiefs 25, San Francisco 49ers 22, which totals 47 points, including overtime scoring as reflected in official game records. NFL recap

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The closing total on game day: where the 47.5 number came from

Odds desks and live trackers collect market pricing up to kickoff and publish a closing total that many outlets reported as 47.5 for Super Bowl LVIII. That number appears in real-time coverage and in postgame summaries of the market, which is why 47.5 became the widely cited kickoff total.

Aggregators and local odds pages also captured similar numbers and timestamps as lines moved in the hours and minutes before kickoff, and independent trackers recorded 47.5 as a common closing figure on game day. CBS Sports coverage

In practical terms, the closing total is the last number posted at or immediately before kickoff that a sportsbook uses for grading full-game totals, so that published 47.5 figure is the reference point for many bettors and outlets.

Why the game officially settled under at books that closed at 47.5

Final score versus closing total

Do the arithmetic: 25 plus 22 equals 47 total points, and 47 is below a 47.5 closing number, therefore a 47 final grades as an under at books that closed at 47.5.

The half-point matters because a 47.5 line cannot be matched exactly by an integer final score; a 47 final is under, 48 would be over, and there is no push when a half-point is used. ESPN odds coverage

What was the over under total for the Super Bowl?

The widely posted kickoff over/under for Super Bowl LVIII was 47.5, and with a final combined score of 47 points the matchup settled under at sportsbooks that used 47.5 as their closing number.

How the half-point prevents a push

When bookmakers set a half-point on a total they remove the possibility of a tie between the final integer score and the posted line, so small margins like a single point swing change settlement from under to over.

Because the final combined score was 47, books that posted 47.5 as their closing total recorded the contest as an under for grading purposes.

How sportsbooks grade totals when a game goes to overtime

Typical house rules about overtime

Most sportsbook grading policies explicitly state that overtime counts toward the full-game total, so any points scored in OT are included when settling over/under bets; this is consistent with established betting rules guidance. DraftKings help center rules DraftKings Super Bowl odds

Because overtime points are included, the Super Bowl LVIII overtime scoring was part of the 47-point total used to decide over/under outcomes, and no special Super Bowl exception was required.

The Super Bowl follows the same full-game grading approach as other NFL contests, so the overtime touchdown and other OT scoring were counted in the official box score total and applied to bettors positions in the usual way.

If a bettor expects a different treatment they should consult their sportsbook house rules, since grading language can vary in phrasing though not usually in the core outcome where OT points count.

How to verify which closing total your sportsbook used

Step A: find the sportsbook's posted or archived closing number

First, look for the archived closing number in your account history, bet history, or the sportsbook's odds archive; many books provide a timestamped record of the line used to grade bets. Funded Plays evaluations

If you cannot find a visible archive, contact support and ask for the sportsbook's posted closing total and the exact timestamp used for grading; market snapshots and help pages are common places books archive closing lines. VegasInsider closing line archive

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Step B: compare to the official box score

Next, compare the sportsbook's posted closing number to the official NFL recap or a reputable box score to see the official total points; if your book closed at 47.5 and the official combined points are 47, the over 47.5 bets lose.

Official game records provide the final scoring that books rely on when grading; use the official recap or box score as your authoritative point total when checking settlement. Pro-Football-Reference box score

Why closing numbers can differ slightly between books

Factors that create line variation

Several practical factors explain why one bookmaker might show 47 while another shows 47.5 or 48 at the same moment: different pricing models, last-second customer action, and differing cutoff timestamps can all produce small differences in the posted closing total.

Line movement is normal as books react to bets and adjust their exposure; a last-minute large wager or a late market shift can push a line by half a point in the minutes before kickoff, which is why published closing numbers sometimes vary. VegasInsider closing line archive

Because each book can define its own cutoff and pricing approach, the exact posted number matters for your specific bet more than the market consensus reported elsewhere. TheLines odds

Checklist: what to do if your bet shows a different result

Gather evidence

Start by capturing screenshots of your bet slip, the sportsbook's posted closing number, any archived odds pages, and the official box score; timestamps and visible line values are key pieces of evidence when asking for a review. NFL recap

Keep copies of account history, support chat transcripts, and any emailed confirmations that show the posted closing number or grading decision from the sportsbook. Funded Plays blog

A simple checklist to collect and store evidence for a settlement dispute

Bet slip screenshot
Closing line screenshot
Official box score
Account history screenshot
Support transcript
Archived odds URL

Save files with timestamps

Contact support and escalate if needed

When you have clear evidence, submit a support ticket including your screenshots, timestamps, and a concise explanation of the discrepancy; ask the book to provide their archived closing number if it is not visible in your account area. DraftKings help center rules

If the initial response is unsatisfactory, request escalation or an archived snapshot of the closing odds page; if a resolution still seems inconsistent with the posted evidence, continue to gather contemporaneous records and politely insist on a documented grading explanation.

Common mistakes and misconceptions when checking totals

Forgetting OT counts

A frequent error is assuming overtime points do not count toward the full-game total; in most cases they do, so always check house rules before assuming an exception. DraftKings help center rules

Another common misstep is relying on social posts or delayed media updates instead of the sportsbook's own archived closing number, which is the final reference for settlement.

Relying on secondhand line reports

Reports and aggregated pages are useful for context but they are not authoritative for your specific bet; the sportsbook that accepted your wager controls grading for that account and their archived closing line is definitive.

Examples: how different posted totals would have changed the result

If a book closed at 47

If a sportsbook posted a closing total of 47, a final combined score of 47 would typically be a push, meaning stakes are returned rather than graded as an over or under; pushes occur when the final points exactly match the posted integer line.

Because pushes depend on the posted number, the same 47 final can be an under at a book that posted 47.5 and a push at a book that posted 47.

If a book closed at 48

If a sportsbook posted a closing total of 48, the 47 final would be an under and over bets on 48 would lose, so the posted integer changes the outcome even though the final score is identical.

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The takeaway is that the posted closing number at your sportsbook, not the market consensus, determines how your bet resolves.

What to know about half-point lines and pushes

Books use half-point lines to eliminate pushes and to create clearer two-way outcomes; a half prevents a tie between the integer final score and the posted line and thus forces a binary over or under result.

For example, a 47.5 line means a 47 final grades under and a 48 final grades over, whereas a 47 line would make a 47 final a push and return stakes to bettors who selected that option.

Practical scenario: I bet over 47.5 - what happened to my bet?

If your book closed at 47.5

If you placed an over 47.5 wager and your sportsbook's posted closing total was 47.5, an over bet loses because the official combined points were 47, which is below 47.5. NFL recap

Confirm that the book used 47.5 as its closing number by checking account history or archived lines before assuming a grading error.

If your book closed at a different number

If your sportsbook shows a different closing number, follow the verification steps above; different posted totals create different results even when the final score is unchanged, so matching the book's archived closing line to the official box score is the decisive check. VegasInsider closing line archive

If you still believe the outcome is incorrect after confirming the posted number, contact support with timestamps and the evidence checklist and ask for a documented explanation of grading.

Recap: bottom-line takeaways

Widely posted kickoff totals for Super Bowl LVIII were 47.5, the final combined score was 47, and books that used 47.5 as their closing number therefore graded the contest as an under. ESPN odds coverage

Overtime counts toward full-game totals, so OT scoring was included in the 47-point final that determined settlement. DraftKings help center rules

For confirmation, check your sportsbook's archived closing line and compare it to the official box score or NFL recap to see how your specific wager should have been graded. Pro-Football-Reference box score Funded Plays

Sources and how to independently confirm the numbers

Use the NFL official recap and a reputable box score to confirm the official final points when verifying settlement decisions. NFL recap

Consult odds trackers and betting-desk archives to find the closing line your sportsbook or a market aggregator published around kickoff. ESPN odds coverage

Check your sportsbook help pages or rules for grading language to confirm how overtime and archived lines are applied to settled bets. DraftKings help center rules

Did the Super Bowl LVIII go over 47.5?

No. The widely posted kickoff total was 47.5 and the official final combined points were 47, so books that closed at 47.5 recorded an under.

Do overtime points count toward totals?

Yes. Standard sportsbook grading rules include overtime points in full-game totals unless a specific house rule states otherwise.

What if my sportsbook shows a different closing number?

Check your account history or archived odds, capture screenshots with timestamps, and contact support asking for the archived closing line used to grade your bet.

If you need to pursue a settlement issue, gather the evidence outlined here and contact your sportsbook with concise, timestamped documentation. Consulting the official NFL recap and your book's archived closing line will usually resolve the question quickly. FundedPlays provides educational resources on verification and disciplined record keeping for sports prediction challenges, but remember that platform rules differ, so always follow the grading language of the account where you placed your wager.