Sports Business and Wagering this Week

This will keep you current with the industry. These post will include trends about the sports betting market and information about what state is planning to offer it next. This will be a winning situation for a sophisticated operator and his constituents. 

Harrah's Philadelphia Casino open it's sports betting operation this week. This is a permanent facility and has 4,300 square footage of space. It has 45 large screens and 19 lounge seats. Harrah's has partnered with Scientific Games for the technological platform that will eventually include a mobile app offering. This is the 3rd casino in the Philadelphia area to offer sports wagering. The others are Sugarhouse and Parx.

The Super Bowl is approaching and is anticipated as one of the largest wagering events of 2019. More money will be wagered legally on this game than any other Super Bowl. This is not because of the match up but due to more states having sports betting. The handle would have been higher if New England were playing the Saints. The marquee match between Brady and Brees would have generated large prop action.

The states that are strongly considering adding sports betting next are New York and Maryland. Governor Cuomo is all in favor of New York having wagers on site at the casinos. Maryland wants to keep pace with the fast track legislation in Washington DC. How intelligent each of the sports betting operations are managed will determine success and profitability.

NFL Conference Championship Games

The matches are set for the NFL Conference Championship Games. Kansas City Chiefs will play the New England Patriots and the Rams will play the Saints. Before we make a selection lets talk about the divisional games. We picked Indy and Dallas and lost both games on Saturday, We hit with Patriots and the Saints under on Sunday. Record was 2-2. When you include Wildcard weekend the record is 5-3.

Chiefs have the most electrifying offense in the league. They are explosive and will score 30 like it's nothing. Their defense played outstanding against Indy. We are not sure if that was a one time performance. We are sure that Mahomes is MVP of the league. Tom Brady is on his way to his ultimate goal.This is his 8th straight Championship game.They match up earlier this year with the Pats winning at home. Kansas City returns the favor. More weapons than Pats. Andy gets the best of Bill this time.

Rams showed the ideal balance against the Cowboys. Two players rushed for over 100 yards. The defense controlled Zeke Elliott Brees led Saints from 14 point deficit against the Eagles. The Saints offense is not as prolific as they were prior to the loss to the Cowboys in the regular season. They finish drives now with field goals. That is not the formula for success  against the Rams. This will be a lower scoring game than the last time these two teams squared off. We see the under as the play. More time of possession drives for both teams. It is currently at 56.5.  Saints in a game that they win by 9. Payton gets the best of McVay again,

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NFL Elite Eight

We did well in the Wild Card Weekend round. Depending on when you got your bet down, Seahawks covered the 2.5 and pushed on the 2. Indy won outright and  the Eagles game went under. Ravens were not successful against the Chargers. 3-1 was the record.

So this week..

We like Indy with the points against the Chiefs. Indy has the formula that will keep the Chiefs at bay. Strong running game and long drives engineered by Andrew Luck. Mahomes had MVP season. This game will go over. Andy Reid exits playoff early again.

Cowboys have momentum. They are not as impressive on the road. Defense will travel and they will stop Todd Gurley. If you can find a prop bet that features Elliott vs. Gurley, take Zeke to have more rushing yards. Rams may have peaked too early. Take Boys and the points.

Patriots vs. Chargers. This one is easy. When you can get Brady and not lay a touchdown you take him. He is 7-0 against Rivers. Second straight cross country does not bode well. We are impress with the coach of the Chargers. But not over Belichick.

Eagles and Saints. Foles magic is still in the air. Dallas gave the blueprint on how to slow down Brees. It will work for a half.  Saints will finish more drives than Birds. If you must take this game go under. 50 is a lot in a playoff game. 

Odds to Win Super Bowl Llll – from Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas

Saints +225

Chiefs +450

Rams +450

Patriots +500

Chargers +900

Colts +1400

Cowboys +1400

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