The opening line has been released and to nobody’s surprise the New England Patriots have been anointed favorites by close to two TDs (12½-points to be exact) with the Over/Under set at 53½.

The Pats are 18-0 straight up but have dropped the cash in five straight against the spread and while Tom Brady and the boys will still see plenty of betting action, despite their mini slump, the Super Bowl is one of the most popular betting events for more than one reason.

The Super Bowl has become larger than life and sportsbooks offer more than just your run-of-the-mill betting lines—there is a market for proposition betting as well.

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