Most people are interested in which team will come away with the victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday. But bettors are also intrigued by plenty of other prop bets when it comes to the matchup between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
There are myriad prop bets focusing on individual players as well as plenty of other circumstances. One of the more intriguing ones centers on what the score will look like at the half. Flashing back to a year ago, the Falcons dominated in the first half before the Patriots and would have paid off handsomely for those backing them.
Can the underdog Eagles follow that script and play well in the first half? If that happens, those jumping on these prop bets won’t care if they blow the lead in the end.
The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Opening NFL Odds at BookMaker.eu
Philadelphia Eagles +2.5
New England Patriots -2.5
Over/Under 24
Odds Analysis
The Patriots have settled in as around 4.5-point favorites in the game, and the spread is two points lower for the first half. The vig is at -110 for both teams, so the money is coming in pretty evenly on each side.
New England is listed at -158 on the moneyline to win the first half. It is a lower figure than its odds to win the full game, as there is more volatility in a 30-minute sample size. However, the Patriots seem like the better team and it is an intriguing line. The Eagles are +138 underdogs to win the first half.
The scoring total is set at 24, with the “under” the more popular choice, pushing the vig to -120. The “over” can be wagered on at +100 as most bettors believe the score will stay low through intermission.
Free ATS Pick
The spread is an intriguing one for those who want to back the Patriots. If New England can manage to lead by just a field goal at the half, it will result in a cover. Comparatively, if that remains the margin at the end of the game, the Eagles would cover.
It’s harder to figure out conclusively which side of these wagers is correct in the first half because one big play can often swing a result. However, New England’s side of the spread and its line to outscore Philadelphia straight up is intriguing.
The Patriots have started slowly in the Super Bowls of late and that is something to remember when it comes to the scoring total. If New England doesn’t score a lot, the “under” seems to have a great chance at hitting.
Even though Nick Foles was fantastic in the NFC Championship game, it’s hard counting on him to have another high-scoring game. Each of these teams have two weeks to prepare for one another, which could also keep the scoring down early on.
It’s not until the counter-adjustments come during the contest that the scoring may pick up. With that in mind, consider choosing the “under” along with the Patriots in the first half prop bets.
NFL First Half Odds: Patriots 13, Eagles 10
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