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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is under suspicion of cheating again, according to a report by ESPN that says that 11 of the 12 Patriots game balls were underinflated for the AFC Championship Game.(Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports)

Think the NFL will come down hard on Patriots coach Bill Belichick for his part in the latest potential cheating scandal? The sportsbooks don't.

Bovada has set odds on whether Belichick will be suspended for his part in the deflated ball scandal that has overtaken any talk of the upcoming Super Bowl between the Patriots and Seahawks. It's clear they don't think it will happen for the Super Bowl ... or at all.

Here are the current odds:

Will Bill Belichick be suspended for at least 1 game for the Deflated Ball scandal?

Yes +150 (3/2)

No -200 (1/2)



Will Bill Belichick be suspended for the Super Bowl for the Deflated Ball scandal?

Yes +750 (15/2)

No -1500 (1/15)

Minus-1500 is a pretty strong statement. It means being suspended for the Super Bowl is less likely than Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount winning the Super Bowl MVP award.

What the NFL does and what fans think should be done are usually two totally different things. But we're curious: What do you want them to do in this instance? Vote here.

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