It’s a whole lot of fun to find a variety of bets to wager on heading into Sunday’s Super Bowl. The New England Patriots are the favorites as they prepare to face off with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Big Game is a time when the majority of wagers take place in advance, but don’t forget about halftime. Whether your choices are looking good or things went south through two quarters, there is time to re-up for brand new bets at halftime.
Here are some tips for how to wager on the second half action.
The Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. ET at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The big advantage in second half betting is that you can take in the action from the first half and see how the game is developing. If the favored Patriots are trailing, for instance, then they figure to be the favorites in the second half.
All it takes is a flashback to last season to remember how well the Patriots responded in the second half, stunning the Falcons after falling behind by a score of 28-3. Now, if either team gets ahead by 25 points in this one, it is exceedingly unlikely the losing team rallies like that.
Key trends in the game could also be apparent by halftime. If the Philadelphia pass rush is starting to get to Brady, it could be a clue that the Eagles could be the right choice in the second half, especially if they are given points, as expected.
The scoring total will be interesting. Oftentimes the Patriots can really heat up in the second half, and a low score in the first two quarters wouldn’t necessarily mean the same after intermission.
The wagers available in the second half will also take into account injuries. If any star goes down early, then it could have an effect on the second half wagers. It’s not always easy getting a sense of how a game will go early on, but sometimes by the half there is a clear direction.
The second half betting availability allows keen bettors to take advantage of that. If New England takes a big lead by halftime, for instance, they may actually be underdogs when it comes to scoring in the second half, since the Patriots would be more willing to be conservative while the Eagles would have to hit the gas pedal.
Keep a close eye on how the first half goes during the Super Bowl. Once trends emerge, it will be smart to jump on and wager on the second half. The scoring total is often dependent on the score and how things went in the first half, so consider those factors before making a choice between the “over” and the “under.”
This will be the final half of betting for the 2017-18 NFL season, so make the most of it with smart wagers. One of the smartest plays would be on the moneyline if the Patriots trail at the half. The odds would be better than they were at the start of the line, and if the game is close, they could very well really for the win like they did in the AFC Championship game over the Jaguars.
Super Bowl Second Half Betting Tips: Take the Patriots On The Moneyline If They Trail At The Half
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