2021 Super Bowl Odds: Cam Newton signing boosts Patriots

Looking at the updated betting odds to win the 2021 Super Bowl following the New England Patriots’ signing of QB Cam Newton.

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Cam Newton finally has a home for the 2020 NFL season. The New England Patriots took a chance on the free agent and former MVP quarterback, by signing him to a zero-risk, one-year contract Sunday, June 28. The Patriots’ signing of Newton helped shift the betting odds to win Super Bowl LV, pulling the Pats even with the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks at +1800 – only five teams have lower odds, including Tom Brady’s new squad, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1400).

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Patriots to win Super Bowl LV will return a profit of $180. See the full Super Bowl LV betting odds at BetMGM below.

How Cam Newton affects Patriots’ futures odds

The signing of Newton caused changes throughout the Patriots’ 2020 futures odds at BetMGM.

They went from +115 to +110 to win the AFC East, and from +900 to +800 to win the AFC.

Their 2020 win total now sits at 9.5 with +105 for the OVER and -125 for the UNDER. They are -223 to make the playoffs and +180 to miss the postseason.

Additionally, Newton has soared to +2500 to be named the 2020 NFL MVP. He is +4000 to be named Offensive Player of the Year and +450 to be the Comeback Player of the Year – ranking as the second favorite behind Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (+350).

Updated Super Bowl LV Odds

Odds via BetMGM, last updated Monday, June 29 at 1:10 p.m.

Baltimore Ravens +650 (was +750)

Kansas City Chiefs +650 (was +600)

San Francisco 49ers +800 (was +900)

New Orleans Saints +1200 (unchanged)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1400 (was +1200)

Dallas Cowboys +1800 (was +2000)

New England Patriots +1800 (was +2000)

Seattle Seahawks +1800 (was +2000)


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Indianapolis Colts +2000 (was +2500)

Philadelphia Eagles +2000 (was +1800)

Minnesota Vikings +2200 (was +2500)

Green Bay Packers +2500 (was +2200)

Pittsburgh Steelers +2500 (was +2200)

Buffalo Bills +3000 (unchanged)

Los Angeles Chargers +3000 (was +5000)

Arizona Cardinals +4000 (was +5000)

Cleveland Browns +4000 (was +3500)

Los Angeles Rams +4000 (was +3000)

Tennessee Titans +4000 (was +3000)

Atlanta Falcons +5000 (was +4000)

Chicago Bears +5000 (was +4000)

Denver Broncos +5000 (unchanged)

Houston Texans +6500 (was +4000)

Detroit Lions +8000 (unchanged)

Las Vegas Raiders +8000 (was +6000)

New York Jets +8000 (was +10000)

Carolina Panthers +10000 (unchanged)

Cincinnati Bengals +10000 (unchanged)

Miami Dolphins +10000 (was +8000)

New York Giants +10000 (unchanged)

Jacksonville Jaguars +15000 (unchanged)

Washington Redskins +15000 (unchanged)

When is Super Bowl LV?

Super Bowl LV is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The game will be televised by CBS and called by Jim Nantz and Tony Romo.

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CFL Futures Betting: Odds, picks and best bets to win the 2020 Grey Cup

Analyzing the CFL futures betting odds, with picks, tips and best bets to win the 2020 Grey Cup.

The 2020 Grey Cup futures odds are one of the last refuges for sports bettors with the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the globe and forcing the cancellation or postponement of nearly all major sporting events. Below, we turn our attention north of the border to the Canadian Football League, and look at the CFL odds and best bets to win the 2020 Grey Cup Nov. 22, in Regina, Saskatchewan.

2020 Grey Cup Betting Odds

Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list.
Odds last updated Friday at 1 p.m. ET.

TEAM 2020 GREY CUP ODDS LAST GREY CUP WIN
Hamilton Tiger-Cats +340 1999
Saskatchewan Roughriders +500 2013
Winnipeg Blue Bombers +550 2019
Calgary Stampeders +550 2018
Edmonton Eskimos +600 2015
BC Lions +650 2011
Montreal Alouettes +800 2010
Toronto Argonauts +800 2017
Ottawa Redblacks +1300 2016

The Tiger-Cats will enter the 2020 season — scheduled to kick off in early June — as the odds-on favorites to win the 2020 Grey Cup after finishing as the runner-ups to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last November in Calgary. The 2020 host Roughriders come in second at +500 odds. They finished the 2019 season atop the West Division, but they lost 20-13 on home field to the Blue Bombers in the West Final.

Only one team will enter the 2020 season with odds greater than 10-1, with that being the Redblacks following their last-place 2019 campaign. The 2016 Grey Cup champs played in three of the previous four championship games before going just 3-15 last season.


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2020 Grey Cup Betting Picks

Blue Bombers (+550)

The reigning champs will enter the 2020 season with just the third-best odds to win the 108th Grey Cup following their miracle 2019 season. QB Zach Collaros will remain as the starter under center, with Matt Nichols joining the Argonauts and Chris Streveler moving on to the NFL.

RB Andrew Harris, the CFL’s rushing leader in 2019, returns to lead the backfield once again.

New to sports betting? A $10 futures bet on the Blue Bombers to win the 2020 Grey Cup will return a profit of $55.

Eskimos (+600)

The Eskimos snuck into the playoffs in 2019 and made it to the East Final as the crossover team before losing to the Tiger-Cats. QB Trevor Harris ranked second in the CFL with 4,027 passing yards while throwing 16 touchdowns against six interceptions. He has plenty of Grey Cup experience with the Redblacks.

RB CJ Gable remains a free agent, but Shaquille Cooper and Alex Taylor will be able to fill the void. Harris ran for a team-high six touchdowns in 2019. The defense shared the league lead with 56 sacks last season, and they allowed a league-low 222.9 yards per game.

Redblacks (+1300)

Ottawa was the laughing stock of the CFL last season, going just 1-8 on home field, 2-7 on the road and 1-7 against the East Division. They scored a league-low 312 points and allowed a league-high 564 points in 18 games. The QB position was addressed this offseason with the addition of Nick ArbuckleDominique Davis will revert to a backup role.

The Ti-Cats remain the juggernauts in the East Division, but the door is fairly open behind them. The Argos added former Bombers QB Matt Nichols, but they remain thin at both running back and receiver. The Alouettes lost RB William Stanback to the NFL and will struggle to replace his contributions.

The value here can’t be ignored in a nine-team league where anything can happen.

Want some action the 2020 Grey Cup? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com.

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