Will they hug? How many people will watch Bucs-Pats?
1. The hype has been in full force all week, and now it’s just about here.
The Main Event. GOAT quarterback vs. GOAT coach. The most anticipated NFL game of the season.
Tom Brady makes his return to New England on Sunday night to face the Patriots and old coach Bill Belichick.
If the game isn’t enough for you and you’d like some side action, these are some pretty great prop bets offered on all things Bucs-Patriots. Here is a sampling.
To be shown first during broadcast
Robert Kraft -300
Gisele Bündchen +275
Julian Edelman +300
Analysis: Obviously have to lay major juice, but Kraft seems like a lock here.
What name will be said first during broadcast?
Brady -240
Jones +225
Belichick +300
Analysis: This one also seems like a lock, and you have to lay less juice betting “Brady” here. Too bad you’re not allowed to parlay Kraft to be shown first and Brady to be said first.
To be shown first during broadcast
Video/Picture of Bledsoe hurt leading to Brady playing: EVEN
Video/Picture of Brady no-shirt at combine: -140
Analysis: I think the video of Bledsoe will absolutely be shown Sunday night. I wouldn’t expect the Brady combine pic to be shown. Easy wager here.
Will Rob Gronkowski and Bill Belichick hug after the game?
Yes: EVEN
No: -140
Analysis: Gronk seems like a hugger. I fully expect him to grab Bill for an embrace after the game.
What will happen on field after the game?
Brady-Belichick hug/embrace only: 2/1
Brady-Belichick shake hands only: 2/1
Brady-Belichick shake hands/embrace both: 2/1
Brady-Belichick no touching: 11/5
Brady-Belichick high five only: 20/1
Analysis: I think the Bill-Brady animosity has been overblown. They won six Super Bowls together. They will hug. Will they also shake hands is the question? I’m gonna predict a handshake with a pull into a bro hug.
How many people will watch TB vs. NE?
Over/under 26.5 million
Analysis: Bears-Rams drew 17.6 million viewers in Week 1. Chiefs-Ravens drew 20.8 million in Week 2. Packers-Niners drew 21. million in Week 3. I don't see a bump of five million viewers. Go under here.
Tom Brady Total Passing Yards in Week 4
Over/under 305 ½
Tom Brady Total Passing TDs in Week 4
Over 2 ½ passing TDs: -180
Under 2 ½ passing TDs: +150
Analysis: If you don't think Tom will be on a mission to show Belichick he should’ve done more to keep the QB in New England, you are clueless. Pound the over on both of these.
2. This week's SI Media Podcast features a fantastic conversation with Stephen A. Smith. Topics covered include: why he thought First Take needed change, getting cursed out by Kobe, the art of debating, regretful comments, how sports media has changed, his desire to host a late-night talk show and much more.
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