The Packers’ resounding victory over the Cowboys turned out to be a windfall for sportsbooks, leading to significant wins. Following the Packers’ dominant performance against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, sportsbooks wasted no time in posting odds for Green Bay’s upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in the 3rd quarter.
Making history on Sunday, the Packers secured a remarkable 48-32 wild-card victory over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, becoming the first No. 7 seed to win an NFL playoff game. Despite this historic achievement, many individuals were unaware of the stat and heavily favored the Dallas Cowboys in their bets.
For bettors who heavily backed the favorite throughout the week, the Cowboys’ defeat proved to be a complete disaster. Christian Cipollini, Trading Manager at BetMGM Sportsbook, expressed that the Cowboys’ loss was the best outcome for sportsbooks.
According to BetMGM, a significant portion of the betting action was in favor of the Cowboys. They reported that 70 percent of spread money was on the Cowboys at -7, and 64 percent of the moneyline liability also favored Dallas. Furthermore, 34 percent of the moneyline bets were on the Cowboys, but a substantial 64 percent of the money came in for them.
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The Green Bay Packers, with a +7 point spread, dominated the Cowboys with a final score of 48-32.
There was potential for another lucrative day for sportsbooks as the Buffalo Bills, despite weather issues, were listed as -10 at home in Highmark Stadium against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But we know that the Bills covered that one.
Despite the historical challenges the Cowboys face in the playoffs, the crushing defeat once again left their fan base and bettors disappointed, overshadowing the team’s past playoff struggles.
