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Sports Betting Futures Odds: Patriots, Eagles Set for Super Bowl LII


by - 1/26/2018

Saquon Barkley Penn State

Only one more game in the NFL season remains, and as usual it will be coached by Bill Belichick and quarterbacked by Tom Brady. The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl, to be opposed by the Philadelphia Eagles this time around. Brady vs…Nick Foles?!?! What more could you ask for?!?!

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Super Bowl

New England Patriots (-5) over Philadelphia Eagles - The Patriots don't have to play a road game in the Super Bowl now that the Minnesota Vikings are out. Even without starting quarterback Carson Wentz, the Eagles managed to scrape past the Atlanta Falcons before destroying Minnesota in the NFC Championship.

Over/Under 48 - The Eagles have allowed a grand total of 17 points in two playoffs games-10 to the Falcons and seven to the Vikings (zero after Minnesota's opening touchdown drive). Philadelphia finished the regular season fourth in total defense and fourth in scoring defense, but New England boasts the NFL's No. 1 offense.

Tom Brady to win MVP (-150) - The Patriots are considerable favorites to win the football game, and if they do, chances are obviously good that Brady bags another Super Bowl MVP award. The 40-year-old already has four of these things to go along with five Lombardi trophies. And despite his age, he is clearly not slowing down.

Rob Grownkowski to score first touchdown (+800) - Gronkowski is listed as "concussed" on the Patriots' initial injury report. The star tight end, who also missed last year's Super Bowl against the Falcons, left the AFC Championship in the first half following a big hit. New England running back Dion Lewis is also a +800 co-favorite.

NFL Draft No. 1 pick

Sam Darnold (+175) - Who will suffer the fate of being shipped off to the Cleveland Browns? The bad news for Darnold (but good news for his bank account) is that he is the "favorite." The good news for Darnold (but not as good for his bank account) is that Josh Rosen and Josh Allen are also in the very serious mix.

Josh Rosen (+190) - The Pac-12 quarterbacks are the leaders of the pack. In two full seasons at UCLA (not including one shortened one), Rosen had 49 TDs and 21 INTs. Darnold wasn't as good in his sophomore season at USC as he was as a freshman, but he still tossed 26 touchdowns and passed for more than 4,000 yards.

Josh Allen (+275) - Allen is nowhere near as big of a name as Darnold or Rosen. Such is life when you play for Wyoming in the Mountain West Conference. NFL scouts love his size (6'5'' and 233 pounds) and his numbers are not bad, either. Rosen finished with 16 TDs, six INTs, and he also rushed for five additional scores.

Saquon Barkley (+1000) - If a quarterback does not get taken No. 1 overall, Barkley may be the reason why. Cleveland in all likelihood feels it needs a new franchise QB, but it also needs help all over the offensive side of the ball. Barkley, once the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, has all the tools to succeed at the next level.

To win at least one major in 2018 (MyBookie.ag)

Jordan Spieth (+110) - Spieth's consistency is such that he can always counted on to at least be in contention. The 24-year-old American has not finished worse than T37 at any major since the 2014 PGA Championship. He has since won three-twice in 2015 and again at last summer's British Open.

Dustin Johnson (+150) - After 11 top-10 performances at majors, Johnson finally got over the hump at the 2016 U.S. Open. He promptly turned in another top-10 showing (ninth) at the British Open. But a fluke back injury prior to last year's Masters touched off a disappointing 2017 at the four majors.

Tiger Woods (+500) - Tiger is back this week at Torrey Pines, where is already focusing on fine-tuning his game for the Masters in April. The 14-time major champion inspired come confidence with a solid performance at the Hero World Challenge at the end of last year (tied for ninth at 8-under par).

Jon Rahm (+300) - Has any golfer more quietly climbed to No. 2 in the world than Rahm? Yes, the 23-year-old Spaniard is the second-ranked golfer on the planet-ahead of Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, just to name a few. Rahm's current month already includes a runner-up showing in Kapalua and a title in La Quinta.

Best Picture at the Academy Awards

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (-115) - Three Billboards picked up Best Picture (Drama) honors at the recent Golden Globe Awards, establishing itself as the favorite at the Oscars. Frances McDormand won Best Actress (Drama) at the Golden Globes, and she is a -750 favorite in that category at the Oscars.

'The Shape of Water' (+100) - The Shape of Water was nominated for Best Picture (Drama) at the Globes along with Three Billboards, Dunkirk, The Post, and Call Me by Your Name. Sally Hawkins was nominated for Best Actress (Drama). Once an afterthought, Shape's odds have soared in recent weeks.

'Lady Bird' (+600) - Lady Bird won Best Picture (Musical or Comedy) at the Golden Globe Awards, so something will have to give between it and Three Billboards at the Oscars in early March. Saoirse Ronan is a +950 third choice for Best Actress, and Greta Gerwig is a +550 third choice for Best Director.

Get Out (+1000) - Nothing can compete with Get Out in the Rotten Tomatoes department, as it currently boasts a 99 percent rating. As for the awards, however, films such as this one (a horror with some comedic effects) rarely take home the biggest prizes. Dunkirk is a +1800 fifth choice.

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