Super Bowl Betting Info

[New York Knight]

Top Bet Sports ...


NE opens -6, down to -4.5. Sharp action on Philly right off bat started downward trend. "If Gronkowski would have not played this game, I could have seen us move game to Patriots -4, but not any farther."

"54% of cash on spread taking the Patriots; 57% of bets taking the Eagles."

Total from 47.5 to 48.5, and that move came in first day. "No sharp action on the total." 68% of cash / 63% of bets on over.

Moneyline opened Patriots -240 / Eagles +200; Currently Patriots -195 / Eagles +165.

"59% of cash on moneyline taking the Eagles, 65% of bets on moneyline taking Philadelphia."

[New York Knight]

MGM Race And Sports ...


They expect last year's record statewide Super Bowl handle record of $138 million to fall this year. MGM predicting $144 million in handle on the Big Game.

MGM books opened total 47.5, holding firm at 48.5. They would much prefer to not go to 49. A few Vegas shops are already at 49, so we'll see if we can hold off all day.

[New York Knight]

South Point ...


"Just took $300,000 bet on Eagles +4.5"

[New York Knight]

BetOnline ...


Top 3 bet counts to win MVP:

Nick Foles +300
Jay Ajayi +1200
Tom Brady -125


Top 3 exposures:

Chris Long +5000
Fletcher Cox +1600
Malcolm Jenkins +8000

[New York Knight]

Through 51 Super Bowls, the first score of the game breaks down as follows:

Touchdown 25 times (49.0 percent), field goal 23 times (45.1 percent) and safety three times (5.8 percent).

PROP: The first score of the game will be: TOUCHDOWN -160, ANY OTHER SCORE +140.

[New York Knight]

In regards to the first score of the game, through 51 Super Bowls, here’s a breakdown of which position has recorded the first touchdown of the game:

Wide receivers with 23 (45.1 percent), running backs with 15 (29.4 percent), defense/special teams with five (9.8 percent), tight ends with four (7.8 percent), quarterbacks with two (3.9 percent) and fullbacks with two (3.9 percent).

[New York Knight]

The team to record the first score in the Super Bowl has gone on to win the game 34 times (34-17, 66.6 percent), which includes five of the last six Super Bowls.

PROP: Will the team that scores first win the game: YES -170, NO +145.

[New York Knight]

In the previous 51 Super Bowls, only six (11.7 percent) have been decided by exactly three points. However, of the last 16 Super Bowls, five (31.3 percent) have been decided by exactly three points. Finally, of the seven Super Bowls that have featured the Belichick-Brady alliance, four (57.1 percent) have been decided by exactly three points.

PROP: Will the game be decided by exactly three points: YES +375, NO -500.

[New York Knight]

MVP prop:

In the previous 51 Super Bowls, the MVP was awarded to a quarterback 28 times (54.9 percent), a wide receiver six times (11.7 percent), a running back six times (11.7 percent), a linebacker three times (5.8 percent), a defensive lineman three times (5.8 percent), a cornerback twice (3.9 percent) and a safety, fullback and specialist once each (1.9 percent).

[New York Knight]

Here’s the rundown on how the last ten Super Bowl National Anthems have played out:

Super Bowl 42: Jordin Sparks at 1:54
Super Bowl 43: Jennifer Hudson at 2:10
Super Bowl 44: Carrie Underwood at 1:47
Super Bowl 45: Christina Aguilera at 1:54
Super Bowl 46: Kelly Clarkson at 1:34
Super Bowl 47: Alicia Keys at 2:35
Super Bowl 48: Renee Fleming at 1:54
Super Bowl 49: Idina Menzel at 2:04
Super Bowl 50: Lady Gaga at 2:09 (controversial)
Super Bowl 51: Luke Bryan at 2:04

[New York Knight]

For those of you who may be interested in any proposition wagers that include an over/under on the final Nielsen Ratings for Super Bowl 52, here’s how the last ten Super Bowls have broken down:


Super Bowl 51 (Patriots-Falcons): 48.8
Super Bowl 50 (Broncos-Panthers): 46.6
Super Bowl 49 (Patriots-Seahawks): 47.5
Super Bowl 48 (Seahawks-Broncos): 46.7
Super Bowl 47 (Ravens-49ers): 46.3
Super Bowl 46 (Giants-Patriots): 47.0
Super Bowl 45 (Packers-Steelers): 46.0
Super Bowl 44 (Saints-Colts): 45.0
Super Bowl 43 (Steelers-Cardinals): 42.0
Super Bowl 42 (Giants-Patriots): 43.1

[New York Knight]

It’s not as if the Eagles dislike running back LeGarrette Blount, it’s just that the organization likes Jay Ajayi more. Case in point, ever since Ajayi asserted himself amongst the Philadelphia running back platoon back in late October following his trade from Miami, Blount’s rushing totals have decreased significantly. Take a look for yourself:


Week 11 at Cowboys: 13 carries
Week 12 vs. Bears: 15 carries
Week 13 at Seahawks: 8 carries
Week 14 at Rams: 7 carries
Week 15 at Giants: 7 carries
Week 16 vs. Raiders: 5 carries
Week 17 vs. Cowboys: 9 carries
Divisional Round vs. Atlanta: 9 carries
Championship Round vs. Minnesota: 6 carries


with that being said…

LeGarrette Blount UNDER 7.5 rushing attempts (-110 both ways)

LeGarrette Blount UNDER 27.5 rushing yards (-110 both ways)

LeGarrette Blount UNDER 9.5 yards for longest rushing attempt (-110 both ways)

[New York Knight]

Teams that score fewer than 20 points in a Super Bowl are 1-23 SU and 3-20-1 ATS since 1980.

[New York Knight]

CG Technology ... Updated


As of right now the book still has seven figure liability to Eagles ML.

There was a wave of action on Patriots Thursday and into Friday but a couple more significant six figure wagers on Eagles ML pushed it back up.

[New York Knight]

BetOnline ...


Public will be rooting for Pink to have some cleavage during the National Anthem.

69% are on Yes (+240)