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Sports Betting Update: Saquon Barkley’s Big Day

Saquon Barkley’s return to MetLife Stadium was a highly anticipated event, and bettors were eager to cash in on the action. The Philadelphia Eagles’ running back did not disappoint, scoring a touchdown and rushing for 176 yards in his team’s 28-3 victory over the New York Giants.

Barkley’s Popularity at the Sportsbooks

Barkley’s anytime touchdown prop was the most popular player prop of the day, attracting more bets and handle than any other prop at ESPN BET, BetMGM, or DraftKings. According to bet tracking tool Pikkit, over 32,000 bets were placed on Barkley to score a touchdown, with more than four times as many wagers as the next most bet-on player.

A Big Win for the Betting Public

The betting public had a big win on Sunday, with many sportsbooks reporting losses on the day. However, the damage was mitigated by the fact that many sportsbooks had priced Barkley’s touchdown odds very short, anticipating heavy action on his return to New York.

Barkley’s Resurgent Season

Barkley’s resurgent season in Philly has made him one of the favorites for Offensive Player of the Year. He currently trails only Derrick Henry in the odds, and bettors are backing him to win the award. ESPN BET and DraftKings both report Barkley as the leader by bets and handle to win the award.

Other Notable Betting Trends

• The Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels suffered a rib injury on Sunday, but still managed to surpass his rushing yards prop. Oddsmakers are trying to figure out how much Daniels is worth to the spread.
• The Cleveland Browns lost quarterback DeShaun Watson potentially for the season with an Achilles injury. Oddsmakers do not plan to make a big adjustment to the Browns’ game next week against the Baltimore Ravens.
• Road favorites have been fueling bettors’ hot streak, with 15 consecutive road favorites covering the spread before the New York Jets snapped the streak on Sunday night.

Odds and Ends

• Justin Jefferson’s 80+ receiving yards prop was the most popular non-touchdown player prop at ESPN BET on Sunday.
• Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has 49 outright wins as an underdog, the second-most all-time behind Don Shula.
• A bettor with Caesars Sportsbook placed a $500 wager on Navy to win the national championship at 4,000-1, which would pay a net $2 million if successful.