NFL betting kicked off over the weekend with preseason games, featuring varied strategies as some teams rested starters while others played extensively. Alongside the NFL action, baseball and the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs also drew significant attention.
In the NFL preseason, underdogs and the over bet dominated early results. At BetMGM’s sportsbook, underdogs covered the spread in 12 of 16 games, while the over hit in 14 contests. On Sunday, both the Dolphins-Bears and Chargers-Saints games went over their totals, with the Chargers’ 27-13 win pushing the latter over the line.
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In baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers drew the highest betting volume and amounts on Sunday against the New York Mets. The Brewers staged a comeback from a 5-0 deficit to win 7-6.
An upset highlight was the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-4 victory over the favored Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite being +155 underdogs, Toronto attracted 74% of bets and 79% of wagered money.
In golf, Justin Rose captured the FedEx St. Jude Championship, finishing 16 under par and defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff. Before the event, Rose was a long shot at +6600, with minimal betting support.
Following the NFL preseason week, Super Bowl odds shifted slightly. The Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles lead as favorites at +700, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs at +800 and Detroit Lions at +1000.
Source: Agency