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52 for LII: Super Bowl prediction poll

The Patriots are 4½-point favorites over the Eagles and the total is 48½ for Sunday’s game. A survey of opinions from Review-Journal staff members, other media, oddsmakers and professional bettors and handicappers.

 
VSiN sports gambling network marks 1-year anniversary at South Point

It was 2 p.m. on the eve of Super Bowl Eve. In a little while, Brent Musburger would be ensconced in the VSiN broadcast booth at the South Point sports book, counting down the hours to the 52nd installment of The Big Game.

Math-inclined assistant has Eagles coach Doug Pederson’s ear

A 27-year-old with equations, an economics degree and, most valuably, coach Doug Pederson’s ear analyzed numbers during the most consequential drive of the Philadelphia Eagles’ season.

In-play wagering wave of future at Nevada sports books

In-play wagering — in which the point spread, total and money line are constantly adjusted during a game — generated 22 percent of William Hill’s betting handle in 2017.

Michele Tafoya returns home as NBC crew preps for Super Bowl

Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth and Michele Tafoya will head NBC’s broadcasting team Sunday when the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles meet in Super Bowl LII.

 
Tom Brady doesn’t have to Be Like Mike … he’s better

Brady will try on Sunday to win a sixth Super Bowl title with the Patriots, a feat that assuredly places the quarterback among the greatest sport champions in American history.