2026 Super Bowl Betting Report: 'It's Still One-Way Traffic on Seattle'

Up to 80% of Super Bowl bets are expected in the final 72 hours — a huge rush of money is coming this weekend.
The Seahawks have held steady as a 4.5-point favorite, and surprisingly most early money has been on Seattle’s moneyline.
Props are stealing the show (safety, overtime, non-QB TD are popular), while sharps lean Under and sportsbooks are braced for a lower-scoring game.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM

Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration with the Tigers and will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
The 29-year-old lefty and two-time All-Star posted an AL-best 2.21 ERA last season (13-6, 241 K, 33 BB, 0.891 WHIP) and is eligible for free agency after the World Series.
Players have won the first three arbitration cases this offseason (e.g., Kyle Bradish, Yainer Díaz), and Detroit also reached a $115 million, three-year agreement with Framber Valdez pending a physical.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM

Two OVC teams (Southern Indiana, Lindenwood) are still transitioning from Division II and ineligible for March Madness — if one wins the conference tournament the automatic NCAA bid would instead go to the runner-up.
UT Martin is the men's favorite: conference leader with elite rebounding and a lockdown defense, paced by forward Andrija Bukumirović (about 15 pts, 8+ rebs).
On the women's side Western Illinois has the star power — Mia Nicastro is fifth in D‑I scoring and a dominant inside presence — and a returning Raegan McCowan could make them even tougher for the OVC tournament.

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February 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM

The San Francisco 49ers will face division rival Los Angeles Rams in the first regular-season NFL game held in Australia next season at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (about 100,000 capacity).
The Rams are the designated home team as part of the league’s multi-year Melbourne commitment; date and kickoff are still to be announced.
The NFL is expanding internationally with a record nine overseas games next season, including its first regular-season stops in Paris and Rio de Janeiro.

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February 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM

Josh McDaniels returned to New England — the coach who helped Tom Brady win six Super Bowls — and has the Patriots back in the big game, credited with getting Drake Maye playing at an MVP level and chasing a potential seventh title.
McDaniels spent a year studying other top coaches, then brought fresh teaching, adaptable playcalling and clear communication to the offense — teammates call him a great teacher who connects with players.
The results show: Maye led the NFL in passer rating and completion percentage and finished near the top in TDs and yards, while the Patriots finished the season with the No. 3 offense.

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February 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM