Across the country and around the world, the hive mind of bettors and bookmakers has decided that the Patriots are 5½-point favorites over the Eagles in this year’s Super Bowl.
That certainly seems reasonable, given that New England has a history of playoff success and the Eagles are missing their starting quarterback for most of the season, Carson Wentz.
In the immediate aftermath of the conference championship games, the Patriots were posted as 6-point favorites. But people began betting on the Eagles, and the line moved quickly to 5½. If you like the Eagles, you have the security that you are in a lot of company.