Later tonight, Super Bowl LVI commences and there is a noticeable surge of support for Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams coming from Michigan.
Despite the nation’s strong support for the Cincinnati Bengals as the underdogs, local sports bettors in the state are firmly standing behind the former Detroit Lions quarterback.
What can be inferred about the loyalty of Michigan fans towards Stafford based on the latest betting figures?
Latest odds for Super Bowl LVI
Before diving into the betting statistics, let’s take a glance at the current odds for tonight’s competition.
The Bengals continue to be the underdogs with the Rams favored by 4 or 4.5 points. The over/under total remains unchanged at a specific number of points.
The Rams’ moneyline odds vary from -185 to -210 across different books, while Cincinnati is listed with odds ranging from +160 to +175.
Michigan stands alone with Stafford, Rams at BetMGM
On Sunday morning, BetMGM Michigan shared its national betting statistics, highlighting Michigan’s unique position as an isolated entity.
Among the 20 states where MGM operates, Michigan stands out as the sole state where there are more tickets placed on the Rams without the point spread compared to the Bengals with the point spread.
Cincinnati is securing 52% of the tickets nationwide, positioning them as the underdog. In Michigan, the Rams are garnering 61% of the spread tickets, which also accounts for 67% of the handle.
Despite the Rams being the favored team on the moneyline, Los Angeles still dominates 79% of the betting activity in Michigan. The biggest wager contributing to this is a $500,000 bet placed on the Rams, with odds set at -200, potentially winning $250,000.
Caesars has Michigan going big with Rams moneyline
People in the state are placing significant bets on the Rams to emerge victorious on Sunday night.
According to Caesars Sportsbook MI, the majority of moneyline tickets, specifically 52%, are being placed on the Bengals for tonight’s game. However, a significant 85% of the total handle in that market is favoring the Rams.
In contrast, the Rams are only receiving 51% of the handle, whereas Cincinnati is receiving 74% of the national tickets on the moneyline.
At Caesars within the state, the Rams are receiving 63% of the spread tickets, while the Bengals nationally hold 58% of the tickets.
In contrast to the prevailing trend, Michigan is defying expectations in terms of the total. While Caesars holds 58% of the national handle on the total, favoring the under, Michigan stands out with 55% of the handle favoring the over.
It is worth noting that at Caesars in Michigan, the prop bet that attracts the most money wagered is related to overtime. The market for whether there will be overtime, with the option of “No,” has a wager of -1500, which has the highest level of interest.
Bengals leading the way with Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget Sportsbook MI is among the Michigan-based sportsbooks that do not support the Rams.
According to reports, the Bengals moneyline at +170 is currently the most popular bet in the state, representing a quarter of all Super Bowl wagers.
On the other hand, the Rams -4.5 is closely trailing as one of the most betted options in the state.
According to Golden Nugget, the most favored parlay props for tonight’s game are being recognized on a national level.
Odell Beckham Jr., the talented player, is an anytime touchdown scorer.
Cooper Kupp will be the first player to score a touchdown, leading the Los Angeles Rams to victory.
The initial scorer of the first touchdown in the game will be Samaje Perine, and the Cincinnati Bengals are predicted to emerge victorious.
Prediction: Ja’Marr Chase to score the first touchdown and the Cincinnati Bengals to secure the victory.
The Los Angeles Rams are predicted to secure a victory, with Matthew Stafford expected to score a touchdown at any given time.
Stafford with MVP competition from Donald at DraftKings
DraftKings Sportsbook MI, much like BetMGM, has revealed that Michigan is the only state supporting the Rams for spread bets in tonight’s game.
By Saturday night, Cincinnati had secured 58.1% of all tickets and 54% of the total handle for spread wagers across the country. In Michigan, 54% of the tickets are favoring the Rams as the preferred team.
In the Super Bowl MVP market, Aaron Donald is receiving the highest amount of bets and wagers across the nation. He currently holds 18% of the total number of tickets and 19.5% of the total amount of money wagered. On the other hand, Stafford, being the market favorite, is attracting 5.9% of the bets and 8.7% of the total wagered amount.
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