it was another million-dollar win for sportsbooks after Sunday’s Super Bowl 54. Many oddsmakers said they needed the Kansas City Chiefs to cover, and the under to hit for them to record a profit. That is exactly what happened, as Kansas City covered the 1.5-point spread, defeating San Francisco, 31-20. […]
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Tom Brady Super Bowl Commercial Teases QB’s Possible Future
Just because New England quarterback Tom Brady wasn’t in the Super Bowl for the first time in three years didn’t mean he couldn’t make an impact on Sunday’s big game. The 42-year-old, who is scheduled to be a free agent in March, might have added to the rumors about where […]
Butt Cleavage, Bitcoin Value Part of Wacky Super Bowl Prop Bets
Wagering is serious business, but that doesn’t mean oddsmakers don’t like to have a little fun, and they prove it with these wacky Super Bowl prop bets. It seems there is no end to the creativity of some of these side wagers. Most of them come from overseas sportsbooks, where […]
Can San Francisco Defense Stop Kansas City Offense in Super Bowl 54?
The key matchup between Kansas City and San Francisco in Super Bowl 54 is not disputed, but who will prevail definitely is up for debate. The premise is simple; can the 49ers defense stop the Chiefs offense? Bettors are torn on that answer. The line, which opened at 1.5 in […]
Big Super Bowl Bets Favor 49ers, Over, but Just Single $1Million Wager
The big Super Bowl bets started hitting sportsbooks this week, but while some of the wagers were on the outcome of the games, a lot of the money was on the over/under and prop bets. News of the big Super Bowl bets have been put on social media the last […]
Go for Broke with These Longshot Super Bowl Prop Bets
They tantalize bettors with odds of +500 or +800, but are Super Bowl longshot prop bets worth the money? After all, there is a reason these wagers carry long odds. A perfect example is betting on the exact number of points the 2020 Super Bowl will be decided by. The […]
2020 Super Bowl Information Overload and Ultimate Link Dump
The 2020 version of Super Bowl, otherwise known as Super Bowl LIV, kicks off Sunday with the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers set to throw down in Miami, Florida. If you haven’t been following the NFL recently, or have very little interest in football, yet were invited […]
Offensive Prop Bets: Lean Toward a High-Scoring Super Bowl
The offensive prop bets for the 2020 Super Bowl could be the most lucrative wagers in any category this year. Unlike last year, when the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams waged a defensive battle, Kansas City and San Francisco like to score, and do so often. The 49ers […]
Gamblers Should Get Offensive with Super Bowl Defensive Prop Bets
Will a team score a safety is one of the most popular Super Bowl defensive prop bets every year. The only problem is gamblers see the high odds of +600 for “yes,†and they see a potential windfall. Odds are totally against that Super Bowl defensive prop bet. In 53 […]
Super Bowl Whale Watch: Mattress Mack Bets $1 Million on San Francisco 49ers
In the latest installment of Super Bowl Whale Watch, Houston furniture store magnate Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, bet $1 million on the San Francisco 49ers to win the 2020 Super Bowl. He’s getting +120 on the 49ers, so he’ll win $1.2 million if they defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. Ben […]
San Francisco Injury Update: Tevin Coleman (Shoulder) Expects to Play in Super Bowl
San Francisco 49ers running back, Tevin Coleman, left the NFC Championship in the second quarter with a dislocated shoulder injury. An MRI the next day revealed a minor tear in his labrum. Coleman practiced for the first time this week, and he’s optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl on […]
The Westgate’s Big Book of Super Bowl Prop Bets Explained
It’s become something of an annual pilgrimage. For years now, in the week leading up to the Super Bowl, Las Vegas retiree Charlie Mayle treks to the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook to pour over page after page of Super Bowl prop bets. Seated in a light-brown, leather club chair at […]
Mahomes Favorite for Super Bowl MVP, Better Betting Options Exist
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the favorite to be named Super Bowl MVP, and the odds keep trending downward. The second-year player opened at several sportsbooks at +140, but has been bet down to +105. Some places, like Circa Sportsbook, have Mahomes at even money. Could Kansas City quarterback […]
Super Bowl Halftime Show Betting Heats Up with Jennifer Lopez, Shakira
When the Kansas City Chiefs last played in the Super Bowl, the halftime show featured the Southern University marching band followed by a re-enactment of the famous 1815 Battle of New Orleans. Things have changed in 50 years, as we’ll see on Sunday when pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira […]
Cars, Celebrities, Politicians Aim for Revenue, Victory in Super Bowl Commercials (Video)
While many bettors are interested in specific aspects of the game, there is also a significant — if not greater — percentage of Super Bowl 2020 viewers who watch for nothing more than the commercials. With those people in mind, it’s time to turn our attention to some of the […]
Fox’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Part of Several Super Bowl Broadcast Prop BetsÂ
The Super Bowl broadcast reaches approximately 100 million people, and the prop bets related to the televised event are big business to sportsbooks. Several side wagers are offered, including everything from what the broadcasters will say, to what celebrity might grab some camera time. Fox Sports has the rights to […]
Demi Lovato National Anthem Performance Could be Hit with Bettors
The news that singer Demi Lovato will be performing the National Anthem at the 2020 Super Bowl was a bit of a surprise, but it hasn’t caught oddsmakers off guard. They have listed several prop bets related to Lovato’s singing of the Star Spangled Banner. A week before the Super […]
Super Bowl History: San Francisco 49ers Seeking Sixth Championship
In their first five appearances in the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers won the NFL championship five times, with Joe Montana winning four titles, and Bill Walsh winning three times. The Niners failed to win in their last appearance, when they lost 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens in Super […]
President Trump Super Bowl Prop Bets Include Tweeting, Political Ad
What does President Trump and the Super Bowl have in common? Lots if you want to put down a proposition bet related to the leader of the free world. Bovada and BetOnline have released a few regarding Trump and Super Bowl 54 bets, and while some are predictable, others show […]
Complete List of Super Bowl Winners and NFL Champions
We complied a complete list of Super Bowl winners and NFL champions leading up to Super Bowl 56 between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the first Super Bowl and won their franchise’s first championship with a victory in Super Bowl IV. The […]