Introduction

I kept the short 3 year (so far) tradition of posting my picks for the Big Game on the page. Through reaction on social media (a bit more on that in a moment) and through discussions with one of my coworkers who also places the occasional wager, I’m not alone in saying that I didn’t do too well with my picks. But, this Betting the Bowl LIX Post Mortem is about the positive. Beside, I actually ended up making money both here and with my actual bets. So, I stand by my saying, “I have no idea how people lose money betting.”

Now, about social media for a few minutes. In another annual tradition, angry white folks got their mayonnaise in a froth over the halftime show this year. I’ve seen several click bait bullshit headlines about how it’s the “worst ever” and the NFL issued an “apology”. I will waste no time debunking either of those because Brandolini was right. I will simply go on record of saying that I liked it. I like it more the more that I watch it and see what I missed.

The Damage

I, like almost everyone, got it wrong about the game. However, as I said, I still made money on the game. I realized very early that my Chiefs pick wouldn’t pan out and I immediately hedged with the Eagles/Over 46.5 Total parlay. I sweated out the over portion, even thinking that the missed two points might come back to haunt me because another FG put it at 46. Granted, it was in the 3rd and I also hoped for some garbage time. But, for a minute there, I cringed.

Now, for the positive. What I got right. I had Hurts for first TD. That returns 0.65 cents. Also, playing both sides of the fence got me the Eagles win and Hurts MVP. That is a 0.95 cent payout. So, I bet 1 dollar and got 1.60 return. That puts me slightly below my hopes of 3 and way below the moon shot of 3.50. But, considering the carnage, I’ll take it.

The Verdict

No point talking bout the penny parlay in this Betting the Bowl LIX Post Mortem. Almost nothing hit and it was DoA, much like the Chiefs. So, another NFL season in the books. A stinker of a game made me nostalgic for my youth. Now, onto the draft and the eternal hope that the league sells its fans.