Super Bowl 52 Betting Preview & Guide
Here’s a snapshot of what you need to know for Super Bowl 52 between the Eagles and Patriots, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Who, What, When, Where…
Super Bowl 52 will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET between the Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) and New England Patriots (13-3). The game will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the Vikings. NBC will broadcast the game with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter). Westwood One will carry the radio broadcast with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Boomer Esiason (analyst), Mike Holmgren (analyst), Ed Werder (sideline reporter) and Tony Boselli (sideline reporter).
Ceremonies…
Pink will sing the national anthem and Justin Timberlake is the halftime performer. Gene Steratore is the head referee while the cost of one 30-second commercial is $7.7 million.
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The Odds…
According to oddsmakers from online sports book YouWager, the Patriots are currently 4.5-point favorites to beat the Eagles. Philadelphia opened as a 6-point underdog but Las Vegas took massive money line bets on the Eagles and the line was bet down steadily the past two weeks. As for the total, the number hit the board at 48 but has been bet up to 48.5 at most books.
Who Public Bettors Favor…
As of Sunday morning, just over 50% of betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks for this game are on the Eagles to cover the spread. That said, 57% of money wagered is on the Patriots. As for the total, 58% of the betting tickets online are on the over.
Which Side Has Been Covering…
Underdogs have won six of the last 10 Super Bowls and have covered the spread in nine of those 10 games. The Patriots did win and cover as a 3-point favorite a year ago, but they had to erase a 28-3 third-quarter deficit in order to accomplish the feat. Overall, there have been five outright upsets by underdogs this NFL postseason, which is one shy of the most in the Super Bowl era.
Eagles vs. Patriots Trends…
The underdog has covered the point spread in five of the last six meetings between Philadelphia and New England. The over has also cashed for bettors in four of the last five meetings between these two teams.