Not a Football Fan? Bet These 5 Sports Instead on Super Bowl Sunday
By Robert Duff in News
Updated: April 13, 2020 at 6:42 pm EDTPublished:
- Super Bowl 53 on Sunday will be watched by more than 100 million viewers
- It’s the No. 1 televised sporting event in North America
- If you don’t like football, here are some other Sunday events to choose instead
The New England Patriots will seek a record-tying sixth victory on Sunday when they face the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53.
Skipping the #SuperBowl? Good call 😏 There’s tons of fun things to do in New Orleans this Sunday instead of watching the game: https://t.co/lRqL6lfEqa #OneTimeInNOLA pic.twitter.com/VCUkvxzJbF
— Visit New Orleans (@VisitNewOrleans) February 1, 2019
Perhaps you’ve had your fill of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, and just can’t stomach another Patriots victory. Or it could be you’re a Saints fan, still in shock over the outcome of the NFC Championship, unable to bear the thought of watching NFL officials traipse around the gridirion.
You don't have to watch a game you'd rather skip. Here are 53 things you can do other than sitting through the #SuperBowl @CNNDoug @cnnsport https://t.co/hO7UppYnSM
— Andrea Diaz (@Drea__Diaz) February 2, 2019
Then again, maybe it’s as simple as you just don’t like football. We get it, and we’re here for you with a list of other sporting events you can choose to wager on this Super Bowl Sunday.
NBA Games on Sunday, February 3rd
The NBA has three games on tap for Sunday afternoon.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Boston Celtics Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +130 | +3.0 (-110) | O 227 (-110) |
| Boston Celtics | -140 | -3.0 (+210) | U 227 (-110) |
*All odds taken 2/2
The Celtics have won three straight from the Thunder, but Oklahoma City has won three of the last four games at Boston.
Celtics G/F Gordon Hayward, who missed all but 5 minutes and 15 seconds of last season when he dislocated his ankle and fractured his tibia in the season opener, had 14 points in Friday’s win over the New York Knicks.
GORDON. HAYWARD. https://t.co/0FEvY4YXQb
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 2, 2019
Oklahoma City is 33-14 since a 101-95 loss to Boston on Oct 25. The Thunder are riding a seven-game winning streak and have won four straight on the road.
Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +130, +3 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Toronto Raptors Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers | +400 | +10.5 (-115) | O 230 (-105) |
| Toronto Raptors | -600 | -10.5 (-105) | U 230 (-115) |
Toronto will look to rebound from a 105-92 thumping handed them by East-leading Milwaukee, ending the Raptors’ 10-game home winning streak.
Milwaukee is good, there’s no denying that. Toronto still has the potential to be better. At some point though you are what you are. Hopefully this Raptors team isn’t this.
— Faizal Khamisa (@FaizalKhamisa) February 1, 2019
The Clippers are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 road games, but 2-7 ATS in their last nine at Toronto.
Pick: Toronto Raptors -600, -10.5 (-105)
The Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies also play on Sunday.
NHL Games on Sunday, February 3rd
The NHL is also in action on three fronts on Super Bowl Sunday afternoon.
Boston Bruins vs Washington Capitals Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | +104 | +1.5 (-255) | O 6.0 (-109) |
| Washington Capitals | -115 | -1.5 (+215) | U 6.0 (-101) |
Two teams that figure to be Stanley Cup contenders are both in the midst of loss-filled funks.
Evgeny Kuznetsov scores the winner with 57 seconds left to give #Capitals 4-3 win over #Flames. Washington snaps seven-game losing streak despite missing Alex Ovechkin, who served his one-game suspension for missing All-Star weekend. #NHL https://t.co/C7TNHi9LO4 pic.twitter.com/A9UKANZKV6
— SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) February 2, 2019
The defending Cup champion Capitals ended a seven-game losing streak with Friday’s 4-3 win over Calgary. The Bruins have lost three straight and are 2-3-4 in their last eight.
Pick: Washington Capitals -115, -1.5 (+215)
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | -111 | -1.5 (+225) | O 6.5 (+104) |
| Carolina Hurricanes | +101 | +1.5 (-265) | U 6.5 (-115) |
Calgary’s coach is former Hurricanes bench boss Bill Peters. The two teams dealt in the summer, D Noah Hanifin and F Elias Lindholm joining Calgary for D Dougie Hamilton and F Micheal Ferland.
https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1091818544839372801
The Flames lead the Pacific Division. The Hurricanes are three points out of the playoffs in the East.
Pick: Calgary Flames -111, -1.5 (+225)
As well, the Montreal Canadiens play host to the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
NCAAM Games on February 3rd
NCAA basketball’s March Madness is just over a month away.
Georgetown vs Villanova Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | TBA | +10.5 (-110) | O 156 (-115) |
| Villanova | TBA | -10.5 (-110) | U 156 (-105) |
The defending NCAA champion Wildcats, ranked 14th, have taken the last eight meetings with the Hoyas.
Villanova Basketball looks to climb to 9-0 in Big East play tomorrow against Georgetown. VUSports preview: https://t.co/FgCPIomuYd
— VUSports (Eric W.) (@VUSportsdotcom) February 2, 2019
Villanova has won 10 straight and is 8-0 in the Big East. Georgetown is 4-4.
Pick: Villanova -10.5 (-110)
Minnesota vs Purdue Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | TBA | +11.5 (-110) | O 148 (-105) |
| Purdue | TBA | -11.5 (-110) | U 148 (-115) |
The No. 17 Boilermakers have won six in a row and are 10-0 at home.
Minnesota starts a brutal four game stretch Sunday at Purdue, who is arguably the hottest team in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers are a 11.5 point favorite. https://t.co/8kcsgh4BOG
— David Sisk (@CoachDavidSisk) February 2, 2019
The Golden Gophers have dropped nine of 10 at Purdue.
Pick: Purdue -11.5 (-110)
Stanford vs California Odds
| Teams | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | TBA | -5.5 (-110) | O 146 (-110) |
| California | TBA | +5.5 (-110) | U 146 (-110) |
There’s Super bowl undertones here. Jared Goff of the Rams will be the fifth Cal QB to start a Super Bowl. Stanford grad Jim Plunkett won two Super Bowls as Raiders QB.
Battle of the Bay in Berkeley Sunday. #GoStanford https://t.co/htg9jGM84c
— Stanford Men's Basketball (@StanfordMBB) February 2, 2019
A loss would be the 10th straight for the Bears, tying a school record set in 1961-62. The Cardinal have won three of four from Cal.
Pick: Stanford -5-5 (-110)
Final Round of Waste Management Open
The PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open enters final-round play. Rickie Fowler carries a four-shot lead into Sunday.
2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open Odds
| Player | Current Score | Odds to Win 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rickie Fowler | -20- | -250 |
| Matt Kuchar | -15- | +600 |
| Justin Thomas | -16- | +600 |
*Follow link for complete list
The last three Phoenix Opens required a playoff to determine the winner.
The Puppy Bowl
Puppy Bowl 15 on Animal Planet sees Team Ruff, despite losing the last two games, as 7.5-point favorites over Team Fluff.
Online sports betting sites even have a number of props available for the Puppy Bowl.
All the adorable puppies are up for adoption, so you can take one home. Try that with Brady after the Super Bowl and Gisele Bundchen will want a word with you.
Sports Writer
An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
