At the BetMGM online sportsbook, the Chiefs were six-point favorites against the Giants on Sunday Night Football. After a sluggish first half, Kansas City turned it around and defeated New York 22-9. The Chiefs took in 73% of the bets and 77% of the handle.
One of the most thrilling games of the day saw the Eagles and Rams go back and forth. Trailing 27-26 with a few seconds left in regulation, Los Angeles was attempting a winning field goal, but it was blocked and returned for a touchdown. Not only did it clinch the win for the Eagles, but it also allowed them to cover the 3.5-point spread. At BetMGM, 58% of the bets and 76% of the money were on the Rams +3.5.
Despite starting the year 0-2, the Houston Texans were the most-bet team to cover the spread (+1.5) against the Jaguars. Houston dropped to 0-3 with a 17-10 loss, as Jacksonville scored the winning touchdown with 1:48 remaining in regulation.
In college football, Oklahoma (-6.5) was the most-bet team in terms of against-the-spread bets and second most-bet team in against the spread money versus Auburn. Thanks to a safety with just under two minutes remaining, the Sooners beat the Tigers 24-17 and were able to cover the spread barely.
The Packers were the biggest favorites on Sunday (-7.5) against the Browns. Green Bay ended up blowing a 10-point lead, as Cleveland scored 13 points in the final 3:38 of game action to stun the Packers 13-10.