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Rhode Island Sportsbook Bettors Overwhelmingly Loyal To New England Patriots

More than half of Rhode Island Sportsbook bettors took the under in the defensive struggle.

Sportsbook Rhode Island bettors' loyalty to the local team ended up costing them Sunday.

The final recap of main market bets showed 86% of moneyline bets were placed on the Patriots 66% of money wagered was on New England, according to the Rhode Island Lottery.

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The recap showed 72% of spread bets and 71% of the money wagered was placed on Patriots.

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In the over-under, 57% went with the under, placing 52% of the money wagered on it.

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Three popular prop bets were Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s rushing yards with 94% taking the over, Maye’s passing touchdowns with 98% on the over and New England tight end Hunter Henry scoring a touchdown, which he did not.

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