Day by day, bet by bet and conversation by conversation, Super Bowl 55 descends upon New Jersey online sportsbook bettors.
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Operators have this line dancing between the Kansas City Chiefs -3 and -3.5 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Chiefs backers weigh in when it hits -3, saving some gambling powder should the Feb. 7 line dip to -2.5, even for a second.
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Tampa Bay bettors may believe that -3.5 is the best they will get, at least in the near term.
Play NJ caught up with Johnny Avello, director of race and sports book operations for DraftKings, to talk Super Bowl odds as the Big Game in Tampa (Feb. 7) is now less than two weeks away.
Super Bowl franchises matching pre-season hype
Kansas City was established as the pre-season favorite at +600 across most NJ sportsbook apps right after its Super Bowl 54 victory.
Tampa Bay was in the clouds, 50-1 in some jurisdictions until Tom Brady announced he would leave the New England Patriots for the Bucs in March.
And Tampa Bay steadily plummeted to just above 10-1 at most books.
“When the Brady announcement came, we took an influx of money on the Bucs and it continued to come in that way the entire year,” Avello told Play NJ. “They are the number one team regarding our liability. And the Chiefs are right behind them.
“Even though Tampa Bay would be a substantial loss for us, you don’t worry about it. It’s a separate bucket. You book the game as would normally do and let the chips fall where they may.”
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And where did those chips fall in the pre-game analysis?
“The line on this game going into Sunday’s conference championships was that if the Buccaneers and Chiefs were to meet in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs would be -1.5, maybe -2,” Avello indicated. “It changed a little because of what we saw at the end of those games. We saw a Tampa Bay team that struggled to win a game and maybe won because of some of Green Bay’s bad calls during the game.
“Tampa Bay was not doing as well at the end of that game.”
And with Kansas City, there was “a team on offense that was as good as it could be.”
Even with the Buffalo Bills having a good defense, Avello said Kansas City looked like it “could not be stopped” and noted “(Patrick) Mahomes looked as if you’d think he had no injury at all.”
Remember, Mahomes had to clear NFL concussion protocols before being allowed to go against Buffalo.
“We equated all of that into a little bit of a higher spread right after the Sunday games took place,” said Avello.
Super Bowl first: Tampa Bay playing at home
For the first time in Super Bowl history, a team will play the game in its own stadium. That’s an edge for Tampa Bay, although the Chiefs nipped the Bucs on this field 27-24 late in November.
That was Tampa Bay’s last loss this season. The Bucs have reeled off seven straight wins since.
How big is home field with limited spectators?
“I would give it about a point (rather than the standard three)”, Avello indicated. “Many of the fans in attendance will not be Tampa Bay fans particularly. They are going to be letting in health-care workers, etc.
“What IS good for Tampa Bay is that the team is familiar with that field, and its players are able to stay in their own homes as opposed to Kansas City, which must travel. …
“These are factors that help Tampa Bay a little.”
Super Bowl memories and betting folklore
Avello, who was previously the Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook director, recalled a monstrous 2015 wager, redefining the meaning of seven-figure sweat. Few bettors experience a range of emotions like this.
“I handled a million-dollar bet for that New England Patriots-Seattle Seahawks game, “Avello said. “This bettor had the Patriots. Well, you remember that game.”
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Oh yeah. New England nursed a 28-24 lead in the final seconds of this pick-em contest. But the lead was going away. The Seahawks were driving down for a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds. A miracle catch had led them to the New England 1 yard-line.
Seattle was going to barrel into the end zone with little time on the clock left for New England. The unstoppable Marshawn Lynch was in the Seattle backfield. Everybody knew it. This was a fait accompli.
“He’s a beast in that backfield,” Avello said. “There is no way on this earth you are going to stop him from getting that yard.”
Everyone knew Lynch was getting the ball.
Only … he didn’t.
The Seahawks got cute, tried a quick inside pass and it was picked off.
For New England fans and its seven-figure bettor, miracles don’t get any bigger.
“So after the game, when he’s getting paid, I asked him what led him to making such a big bet on the Patriots,” Avello recalled, grinning.
“He looked at me and said “I just had a feeling’.
“Wow, that is one heck of a feeling! Some games are really hard to watch when you have that kind of money on them. You are on pins and needles on every play, especially in a game like that. And at the end, the chances of winning that game for this bettor were very slim,” said Avello.
As far as if a similar scenario will unfold with Super Bowl 55, we’ll have to wait until Feb. 7 (6:30 p.m. kickoff) to find out.
After a long wait, many Michigan online sportsbooks and online casinos finally go live today.
DraftKings has been one of the first to market in every state it has launched; Michigan is no expectation.
This handy guide will help you navigate the mobile DraftKings Sportsbook. Below you can find information on creating an account, depositing funds, placing bets, and sports you can wager on.
How DraftKings Sportsbook bonus works
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DraftKings offers several odds boosts, bonuses, and promotions.
When you sign-up with DraftKings, you receive a $25 free bet even before you make your first bet; however, this is for new customers only.
New customers also receive a 20% match bonus up to $1,000. For example, if your first deposit is $100, DraftKings will give you a free $20 bonus.
- Exclusive bonus: $25 free bet
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Creating a DraftKings account to begin online sports betting in Michigan
The first step to online sports betting in Michigan is creating an account. Luckily, you can do this from the comfort of your home.
First, find the DraftKings Sportsbook app for iOS or Android and download it. Next, you will be asked to enter some personal information. Some people might be hesitant at first, but you will be asked for this information regardless of which sportsbook app you choose.
Information you might be asked for may include:
- Social security number (last four digits)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Address and zip code
- Full name
Additionally, you may be asked to download geolocation software (desktop) or switch on your location services (smartphone).
Create a username and password, and you are done.
Funding your DraftKings Michigan sports betting account
You’ve created an account; now, it’s time to deposit funds. Like other online accounts such as Amazon, Doordash, and Grubhub, you can transfer money from your personal bank account into your DraftKings account. This money is yours, and you can withdraw it at any time, day or night.
Across the US, all sportsbooks, DraftKings included, offer fast and easy ways to deposit money. Some of the easiest include:
- Credit/debit card
- E-check
- Wire transfer
- Paypal/Skrill
- DraftKings Prepaid Play+ Card
Of course, all these options are for online sportsbooks. While cash deposits are an option, it is traditionally reserved for retail sportsbooks.
Making withdraws
As mentioned, you can withdraw your funds at any time. DraftKings provides a few options to make things simple. All you do is click on your profile in the top left corner. Select “withdraw” and follow the instructions on the screen.
Withdraw options include:
- Paypal:3-5 days with a $1 minimum
- Check:7-14 days with a $15 minimum
- Online banking:3-5 days with NO minimum
Placing Michigan online bets with DraftKings
Once you have your account created and funded, it’s time to start placing bets.
Betting with DraftKings is easy. On the home screen, you can view a list of games for the day. Simply tap on which game you want to bet on, a “bet slip” screen will pop up and ask how much you wish to wager. Enter your amount and select “place bet” at the bottom.
A few traditional bets you can place are:
- Parlay bets
- Moneyline
- Point Spread
- Over/under
- In-game bets
Live bets or “in-game wagers” vary depending on the sport. For example, during professional football games, you can place bets on “who will score the next touchdown” or “how many points” will be scored at the end of a specific quarter.
Additionally, if you are already familiar with MI sports betting at the state’s retail casinos, you know there are several Michigan sports teams you can place bets on. These teams are:
- Detroit Lions (NFL)
- Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
- Detroit Tigers (MLB)
- Detroit Pistons (NBA)
- Michigan Wolverines (NCAA)
- Michigan State Spartans (NCAA)
- Western Michigan Broncos (NCAA)
- Central Michigan Chippewas (NCAA)
- Eastern Michigan Eagles (NCAA)
Upcoming sporting events you can bet on now
Now that Michigan online sports betting has become a reality, there are several upcoming events you can start placing bets on now. Your options will be identical to retail locations so, if you can bet on a UFC match at a retail sportsbook, you can do it online as well.
A few upcoming events include:
- UFC 257: McGregor v. Poirier (Jan. 23)
- NFC Championship: Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. Green Bay Packers (Jan. 24)
- AFC Championship: Buffalo Bills v. Kansas City Chiefs (Jan. 24)
- Super Bowl LV: NFC v. AFC (Feb. 7)
Of course, there are a number of popular sports to bet on. Some include:
- Hockey
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- MMA/boxing
- Baseball
Lastly, you can start placing futures bets on several championship games like the following:
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- 2021 NCAA College Football Champion
- 2021 World Series Champion
- 2021 NBA Finals Champion
- 2021 Stanley Cup Champion