"You would never get a bet like that in years past. It's a bunch of teams that you'd never get money on," veteran Las Vegas bookmaker Ed Salmons of the SuperBook said. "We got 200 bucks on South Florida." This statement highlights the growing interest in betting on underdog teams as the playoff format has changed, indicating a shift in public perception towards more competitive betting options.
"The handle and the amount of tickets that we're writing has definitely been way better than I thought," Salmons said. "I think the new format has really opened people's eyes. And the public right now believes that a lot more teams can win given there's more teams in the playoff." This underlines the impact of the new playoff format on betting behavior, fostering a sense of opportunity for bettors.
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