Mon Sep 09 15:14:18 UTC 2024: ## Bettors Strike Back: NFL Week 1 Ends in Triumph for Public

**Las Vegas, NV** – While sportsbooks enjoyed a successful early Sunday, bettors ultimately celebrated a triumphant NFL Week 1, fueled by upsets and late-game heroics. The Lions’ overtime victory against the Rams proved the final nail in the coffin for many oddsmakers, leaving them nursing their losses.

The day started with a shock as the Patriots upset the Bengals, ruining countless parlays for bettors. However, a comeback was in store, with the Cowboys’ victory over the Browns reigniting hopes. The Lions’ win capped off the day, particularly for those who placed moneyline parlays, which often hinge on late-game results.

“Any time you have the late favorites do well, and the Cowboys as a public underdog, the book is gonna be rooting for the ‘dog on Sunday night,” said Chase Michaelson, risk supervisor for The SuperBook.

The success extended beyond Sunday, with the Chiefs’ victory against the Ravens and the Eagles’ triumph over the Packers proving profitable for bettors. Prime Sportsbook, known for taking sharp action, found itself on the losing end of both games, particularly the Eagles game, where bettors wagered heavily on both the spread and moneyline.

“That was a bloodbath for Prime Sportsbook. We got beat on both pregame and live betting, though most of the damage was on the pregame moneyline and spread. But we lost on everything for the game,” said Joe Brennan Jr., Prime’s executive chairman.

While NFL Week 1 ended in a loss for many bookmakers, the college football Week 2 odds market offered better results. BetMGM Nevada celebrated a profitable Saturday thanks to Notre Dame’s upset loss to Northern Illinois and Ole Miss’ dominant win against Middle Tennessee.

Overall, NFL Week 1 proved a wild ride for both bettors and bookmakers, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sport and the constant battle for dominance between these two groups.

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