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Betting preview for Super Bowl LII and the LA Rams outlook as another Super Bowl underdog winner.
Another record handle is expected for Super Bowl 53 with the New England Patriots a 2.5-point favorite over the Los Angeles Rams at the leading online sportsbooks. The total is 56.5 heading into the weekend with BookMaker down to 56. More than $6 billion will be bet by American’s on Super Bowl LIII, and more than 40% of the betting action and money will be on prop bets.
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Running Backs Impact on Super Bowl and Prop Bets
As Super Bowl LIII approaches and the quarterbacks sit as the two heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl MVP award, the impact of the running backs is being debated on both the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots are expected to lean heavily on Sony Michel in the running game, and RB James White in the short passing game. The Rams star RB Todd Gurley, a three-time Pro Bowler and 2017 Offensive Player of the Year, has ...
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The Big 12/SEC Challenge was part of a busy weekend of college basketball that some some top teams get key wins and make their push towards conference titles and improved play as momentum builds towards the NCAA Tournament.
We chipped-in a solid winner in a top-25 tussle Saturday as Iowa State went on the road to rout the Rebels in a 87-73 win at Ole Miss. The game opened pick 'em and Iowa State closed a 1.5-point favorite at the leading online sportsbooks. I provided a betting breakdown and ...
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Sports betting brings out the biggest stories and prop bet offerings during the week leading towards the Super Bowl. Props bets will make up 40-50% of the handle for many leading sportsbooks, including the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, which released more than 1,000 Super Bowl prop bets on Jan. 24. Super Bowl MVP odds draw some interest despite being a less than favorable bet.
I provided a recent piece for TheLines outlining Super Bowl MVP odds, historical winners and potential value on ...
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The PGA pros move on to Torrey Pines Golf Course and southern California for the 2019 Farmer’s Insurance Open starting January 24th through January 27th. I provide a tournament preview at Bet America with insight on selected players, contenders and some longshots.
The tournament is played over two courses. The South course is considered the tougher challenge at Par 72 and 7698 yards, and in 2018 it was the 8th hardest course on the PGA Tour playing to a 72.813 scoring average. It’s been ...
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Record Handle Expected on Super Bowl 53 Between New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams
Super Bowl Llll (53) is set, and the betting is going to set records. The early betting has been brisk and the Patriots have gone from a 1-point underdog to as high as a 2.5-point favorite at Las Vegas sportsbooks. The over/under is a record 58 total points.
“It’s just been electric,” Westgate oddsmaker Jay Kornegay told Associated Press. “We certainly expect to set a new record this year.”...
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Maryland at Michigan State Key Big Ten Battle
The two leading teams in the Big Ten are showcased on Big Monday when No. 19 Maryland (16-3) travels to East Lansing and the Breslin Center to battle No. 6 Michigan State (16-2). Tipoff is at 6:30 ET and Fox Sports 1 carries the TV coverage. The Spartans have won 11-straight games and are undefeated at home at 9-0. Michigan State is also riding a remarkable 19-game Big Ten winning streak dating to last season. Maryland has won 7-straight games ...
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Those looking to bet against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship are taking a minor risk. I lay it out in my recent article at Forbes.
In AFC Championship, Brady And Patriots Find Themselves Underdogs For First Time In 68 Games.
Brady has been favored in 67 straight starts, and the Patriots have been favored in 52 straight games. The last time New England was an underdog was the opening game of 2016 at Arizona (-9) when Jimmy Garoppolo started at quarterback while ...
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