#New York sports figures’ picks

The Post spoke with some big figures in New York sports to get their picks for Super Bowl 2021 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Here’s how they think the game will go down.

Super Bowl 2021 predictions

Mike Anderson, St. John’s men’s basketball coach

Chiefs 27, Buccaneers 24

“Patrick Mahomes, he’s up and coming and they’re the defending champions. They’ve had some close games that they’ve figured out how to win and they rise to the occasion.”

Tiki Barber (His father James roomed with Bucs coach Bruce Arians in college)

Buccaneers 41, Chiefs 35

“I’m biased because Bruce Arians is like family, but I see the Bucs winning ‘at home.’ Both teams can score, but I think this game will come down to which teams can get after the opposing quarterback and make critical stops. The Bucs are better balanced and have two disruptive edge-rushers in Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul.”

Mathew Barzal, Islanders star

Chiefs 37, Buccaneers 24

“I’m riding with Patty Mahomes, I love Mahomes. I’m not one of those old heads that want Tom Brady to win and think he’s the untouchable GOAT. I think if Pat Mahomes can win this one against Brady, then it gives him a legitimate chance to be the GOAT and the greatest ever, so that’s why I want to see that happen.”

Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

Chiefs 34, Buccaneers 21

“The Goat gives way to the future Goat.”

Dwight Gooden, Mets legend

Buccaneers 31, Chiefs 27

“Sometimes it’s the hottest team, not the best team, that wins, like the Giants in 2012. The Bucs are the hottest team right now.”

Kevin Knox, Knicks guard (and Tampa native)

Buccaneers 35, Chiefs 31

“Gotta go with the hometown team and their defense makes a few more stops – which makes the difference.”

Immanuel Quickley, Knicks rookie

Buccaneers 30, Chiefs 27

“You just can’t pick against Tom Brady in the Supe.”