Super Bowl XXXIX - Gambling

Gambling

  • According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, the Patriots were seven-point favorites entering the game. As the Patriots only won by three points, they failed to cover this spread.
  • The over-under bet was set at 46.0 by most casinos. As the total combined score of the two teams was 45 points, the under bet won.
  • The money line was set at roughly +245 for Philadelphia and −265 for New England.

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