To maximize Super Bowl gambling opportunities, it helps for sports bettors to piece together exactly how they see the action playing out. Here’s one view of how this year’s game will play out…
To maximize Super Bowl gambling opportunities, it helps for sports bettors to piece together exactly how they see the action playing out. Visualizing the game can pare down the hundreds of proposition wagers available at every local sports book to a handful worth betting. Here’s one view of how this year’s game between the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams on February 3 in Atlanta will play out in several categories, and how to hopefully turn it into a profit.
Lines come from Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and William Hill sports books, with the odds at minus-110 (risking $1.10 to win $1) unless otherwise noted.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Rams coach Sean McVay have a reputation for being aggressive, but they haven’t lived up to it during the second half of the season into the playoffs—especially not at the start of games. Expect both teams to proceed cautiously on their first few possessions, not wanting to make a mistake while feeling out the opposition and deciding how to adjust. Bet: under 11 first-quarter points.
Quarterback Tom Brady dominates the conversation, but the Patriots have leaned heavily on their run game this year. They rank seventh in the NFL by rushing on 45 percent of their plays. That number typically increases against teams with mediocre rush defenses, and the Rams fit the bill. LA is 27th in the NFL in giving up 4.8 yards per rush. The Rams are much better against the pass—especially defending tight ends—and won’t surrender easy passing scores to Brady. Bets: Sony Michel over 17.
