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incredible Super Bowl betting upsets

The Super Bowl has produced some wild betting upsets.

Alex Kolodziej

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Jan 22, 2019

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Patriots win - and cover - over the Falcons in SB LI 💰

OK, technically not an upset. But Houston's NRG Stadium was home to not only one of the most dramatic come-from-behind victories in pro sports history, but arguably the greatest win for any bettor holding a Pats ticket that night.

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Oh, that's right

The Patriots proceeded to summon the gambling gods to the tune of 19 unanswered fourth-quarter points, including a pair of successful two-point conversions, to force the game to overtime. And then ...

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2.

The Brady Beginning: Pats topple Rams in SB XXXVI to spur the dynasty 

What happens when "The Greatest Show on Turf" gives 14 points to a second-string quarterback?

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3.

'The Helmet Catch' fuels Giants over Patriots in SB XLII

An undefeated Patriots squad against Eli Manning and the Giants. What could go wrong?

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Super Bowl Spoilers

David Tyree's incredible catch led to a game-winning touchdown to give the Giants a 17-14 win as 12.5-point underdogs, ruining New England's perfect season.

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Broncos take down Packers as massive 'dogs in SB XXXII 🐎

How are you going to give John Elway 11.5 points? Shame.

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AFC ends NFC's 13-game Super Bowl win streak

Brett Favre threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns, but it was Denver's Terrell Davis who stole the show.

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Bills' 0-4 title skid begins in Super Bowl XXV 😐

Whoever had the Bills losing four consecutive Super Bowls (+1000000), please collect your winnings. 

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Moneyline bettors held their breath

Off a 51-3 rout of the Raiders, the Bills were giving a touchdown to the Giants. Although the spread was already dead when Scott Norwood lined up for a game-winning 47-yard field goal, Bills moneyline backers still had a shot ...

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