

The Mahomes-Brady Bowl, Conflicted Pats Fans, and Playoff Rodgers With Cousin Sal
Jan 25, 2021
Chris Ryan, co-host of The Ringer NBA Show, joins to dive into thrilling NFL playoff matchups, particularly focusing on Tom Brady’s historic Super Bowl journey and the Chiefs' exciting victory over the Bills. They analyze the intriguing betting lines and personal stakes linked to the upcoming Super Bowl LV. Shifting gears, they dive into early NBA season happenings, spotlighting players like Kevin Durant and Collin Sexton, while also making predictions for awards and navigating the emotional landscape of sports betting.
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Mahomes-Brady Showdown
- The last great win of the Belichick-Brady dynasty was against the Chiefs at Arrowhead.
- Now, Mahomes and Brady will face off in Super Bowl LV, with Brady on the Buccaneers.
Home-Field Advantage?
- Bill Simmons believed the Buccaneers might be favored due to logistical advantages of playing at home, simplifying travel and COVID protocols.
- This would give them an edge over other teams.
Super Bowl Line
- The Super Bowl LV line is Chiefs by three, surprising Bill Simmons, who expected it to be higher.
- Many large bets came in on the Buccaneers at +3.5, possibly influencing the line.