Super Bowl Here are some possible outcomes during the big game, that could make you a winner.
Longest touchdown of the game- Under 44.5 (-115)
This game is set up to be a defensive battle as the two respective teams finished first and second in total points allowed per game. The New England Patriots coming in first at 19 with the Seattle Seahawks a fraction behind at 19.5. The great secondary talent including Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, Brandon Browner, and Darrelle Revis will also curb plays such as down-field passes. The defenses are also stingy in Yards per play both finishing in the top five with the Seahawks third overall at five and the Patriots a fraction behind them at 5.1.
First touchdown of the game will be- Any Other Touchdown (than passing) (+130)
With the great amount of playmakers in this game including Richard Sherman, Julian Edelman, Darrelle Revis, and Brandon Browner it is likely that Tom Brady and Russell Wilson will have to rely on their team mates to score throughout the game. These are also two teams that have strong bruising running backs that are capable of getting the ball across the goal line when in the red zone.
Largest lead of the game- Under 13.5 (+130)
This seems like a gimme to me, this will be a very competitive game between two teams that matchup very closely in all major statistical categories including advanced metrics like DVOA. This could be one of the closest Super Bowl games in years, as I don’t see a team gaining more than a 13 point lead throughout the game.
Will there be an overtime- Yes (+500)
Here is one of the riskier wagers that may also be a likely outcome in this close matchup. There has never been an overtime in Super Bowl history as the game has always found a way to provide a champion in regulation time. However the payout on this one is too big for me to ignore, this maybe the first year that the Super Bowl goes into overtime and this provides an opportunity to cash in on it.
Russell Wilson scores a rushing touchdown and the Seahawks win the game- (+400)
There is no question that the Seahawks offense is run dependent. Wilson is a large part of the run game totaling 849 yards on the ground during the regular season and a career high 6 rushing touchdowns. For those predicting a Seahawks win, banking on a red zone play breaking down and Wilson taking one in to score are certainly within the realm of reality.
Player to score first Seahawks touchdown- Marshawn Lynch (+220)
Very good odds are presented in the favor of the Seahawks leading rusher to be the first player to bring the ball past the goal line for the Seahawks. In a red zone scenario the Patriots secondary is not a favorable matchup to go after, as the Seahawks may rely on a ground and pound approaching to putting seven on the board in this area.
Super Bowl MVP- Rob Gronkowski (+800)
For those who are expecting a Patriots win, the best possible MVP option has to be Gronk. It has been proven that the Patriots offense is just not the same without the polar bear like tight end. No matter how skilled the secondary of the Seahawks is, Gronkowski most definitely has a size advantage. This bet also comes along with a pretty sweet pay out.
Super Bowl MVP- Jermaine Kearse (+7500)
Here is my favorite long shot bet of the game. An MVP bet of course is based on who you think will ultimately win. Kearse has a chance here considering that if the Seahawks win they are going to have to make some plays in the passing game. He also perceivably will have the benefit of not being matched up with Revis for a majority of the game as he is likely to be on Baldwin. With the chance that this game comes down to the wire, there is also the possibility that Kearse has another game winning score, coming off his performance two weeks ago against the Green Bay Packers.
MVP thanks- Fans/City (+700)
Very good odds on this one, I think the Super Bowl is very likely to thank the fans and his city in his MVP speech. You may want to look out if Russell Wilson wins however as he is very likely to thank God which is one of the choices to place a wager on as well.
How long will it take for Idina Menzel to sing the National anthem- Over 122.5 seconds (+105)
On a big stage such as the Super Bowl it is likely for Manzel to “soak it all in” and “milk the moment”, as she said as much on the Dan Le Batard show on ESPN radio earlier this week. I look for Menzel to break the two-minute mark.
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