Well hello there my fellow bettors! It sure has been an exciting matchup, as the Rams lead the Bengals, 13-10, at the end of the first half of Super Bowl LVI.
Let’s go ahead and take a look at the NFL odds for the second half as well as a small recap of some of the prop bets that have already cashed in!
Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, February 13, 2022 – 06:30 PM EST at SoFi Stadium
First Half Betting Recap
As the Rams lead the Bengals at halftime, Cincinnati bettors must be feeling happy as they are currently covering the 4.5-point spread that was out there for much of the week but, can their team finish off the job?
On the other hand, the total seems to be heading towards the over, although you know that anything can happen in this type of games (just ask Falcons fans).
Meanwhile, with the current score, the Rams covered the spread for the first half, which was set at -2.5 but pushed on the -3 that was available for most of the past two weeks. As for the first half total, this went under the 23.5 to 24 point line that was offered for the most part prior to the game.
This after HC Sean McVay decided to go for a two point conversion with the game 13-3. Inexplicable! On top of that, the interception by Matthew Stafford shortly before the two minute warning made sure that the first half stayed under by half a point in most scenarios.
So far, the main story line of the game has been the passing game, despite what many of us thought before the game. So far, all touchdowns have come through the air.
Second Half Betting Analysis
With the line set at Rams -0.5 at the top sportsbooks, it seems like the oddsmakers feel confident about LA’s chances despite a sense that the momentum is swinging towards the Bengals because of that interception by Jessie Bates right before halftime.
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Nonetheless, the Bengals didn’t get any points out of it and truth of the matter it seems like Burrow and company are getting shut down by this defense. For example, Higgins’ score came on a trick play with Mixon throwing a pass after receiving a toss from Burrow.
Second Half Betting Pick
With that being said, their is a reason why the live line has remained stagnant through the game with the Rams still -4 on the live betting platforms.
I’ll trust the oddsmakers and the current game script and take the Rams to cover the 0.5 spread for the second half as well as the total to go over the 24 points set at the online sports betting sites.
SB Second Half Bet: Rams 2nd Half -0.5 (+115) at Bovada
SB Second Half Bet: Total 2nd Half Over 24 (+105) at Bovada
Prop Bets Lookout
Well if the spread and the total for the first half wasn’t enough for you, we kept our eye open for some of the most wagered prop bets.
If you took the over for the length of the National Anthem, feel free to collect your bet as our friends from GTbets (visit our GTbets Review) had it at 1 minute at 38 seconds and Mickey Guyton took about 1 minute with 50 seconds to sing the Star-Spangled Banner.
As for the coin toss, the call was Tails but it came out Heads which means that Matthew Stafford, the caller, got it wrong. This meant that the Rams received the kickback which turned out to be a touchback. So no chance to collect on the +120 at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review) for a return .
As for the first play of the game, Stafford handed the rock to Cam Akers which got little yardage on his first run. In the next play, Akers got the first catch of the game.
As for the first touchdown of the game, this was Odell Beckham Jr. who, along with Cooper Kupp and Tee Higgins already cashed in for their backers regarding a score at any time.
With that being said! Enjoy the second half and best of luck!
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