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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounding Super Bowl LVIII Overtime Decisions"

The decision made by the 49ers at the start of overtime in Super Bowl LVIII has sparked discussions about the critical threshold decision of whether the team that wins the coin toss in overtime should kick, receive, or defer. Every team should have a plan but be ready to adapt, especially when facing a player like Patrick Mahomes. Teams will need to spend more time thinking through the right decision to make when winning the postseason overtime coin toss, as the 2022 rule guaranteeing both teams a possession in the postseason was used for the first time.

via NBC Sports|

#coin-toss #nfl #overtime

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"2024 Super Bowl: New Postseason Overtime Rules Favor Generosity Over Receiving"

The NFL's new postseason overtime rules, implemented in the 2023 playoffs, have led to a shift in coaches' strategies, with the possibility of teams choosing to kick off to their opponents if they win the coin toss. The change was prompted by the Bills-Chiefs game and aims to ensure both teams have the opportunity to possess the ball. The new rules include 15-minute periods, no coaches' challenges, and the possibility of a safety ending the game. With the potential for more close games, these overtime rules are likely to come into play in the upcoming postseason.

via CBS Sports|

#coin-toss #nfl #overtime-rules

sports-betting1 year ago•1 min saved

"Bettor Loses $40,000 on Super Bowl 58 Coin Toss Bet"

A bettor lost $40,000 after wagering on "tails" for the opening coin flip of Super Bowl 58, which resulted in heads. Despite a historical trend of tails in previous Super Bowls, the Kansas City Chiefs won the toss and chose to defer the opening kickoff. The outcome defied the majority of bettors' expectations, with 53% favoring heads. The article also notes the historical lack of correlation between coin toss winners and Super Bowl success, and includes a disclaimer about sports betting.

via USA TODAY|

#betmgm #coin-toss #kansas-city-chiefs

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

"Super Bowl Coin Toss: History, Results, and Novelty Props"

Betting on novelty props like the Super Bowl coin toss and Gatorade color has become a popular pastime for casual and seasoned bettors alike. While the coin toss offers a quick and simple wager with no handicapping edge, the Gatorade color prop keeps punters invested until the end of the game. Despite the lack of a true handicapping edge, stories of leaked Gatorade colors add mystique to the bet. Experienced bettors caution against laying juice on a literal coin flip, but as long as it's acknowledged as a fun, high-risk bet, there's nothing wrong with taking a chance on these Super Bowl novelty props.

via New York Post |

#betting #coin-toss #gatorade-color

sports-betting1 year ago•1 min saved

"Ultimate Super Bowl 2024 Betting Guide: Props, Odds, and Best Bets"

A bettor at Caesars Sportsbook has placed a $100,000 bet on the Super Bowl coin toss, aiming to win $95,238.10 if correct. Some sportsbooks offer the bet at no vig, representing a true 50-50 proposition. Odds for the coin toss will fluctuate as game time nears. The coin toss has been a Super Bowl tradition since the 60s, with tails having a strong recent run. As betting interest increases, other popular markets include the game's MVP and anytime touchdown scorers.

via New York Post |

#betting #caesars-sportsbook #coin-toss

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"NFL Honors John Madden with Thanksgiving Coin Toss Tribute"

The NFL will pay tribute to the late broadcaster and coach John Madden on Thanksgiving by using a special coin featuring his silhouette and a six-legged turducken for the coin toss before each game. The league will also have jersey patches and on-field stencils honoring Madden, and the Madden Player of the Game will receive a $10,000 donation for a youth or high school football program. Madden's tradition of handing out a turkey leg to the star of the game, which eventually evolved into a turducken, will also be remembered.

via ESPN|

#coin-toss #john-madden #nfl