Mass., NY govs place Super Bowl bets

BOSTON (WPRI) - Governor Deval Patrick has faith in the Patriots -- and he's putting some New England goodies on the line to prove it.

Patrick and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have made a friendly wager ahead of Sunday's Super Rematch between the Pats and Giants.

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In honor of the 46th Super Bowl, Gov. Patrick is betting 46 Centerville Pies, Legal Sea Foods clam chowder and 46 cases of all natural chips from Food Should Taste Good that New England will emerge victorious.

"In the spirit of good sportsmanship, I wish the Giants well -- but not that well," Gov. Patrick said. “We are looking forward to bringing another Super Bowl championship back to Massachusetts."

Meantime, his New York counterpart is placing 46 cheesecakes from Junior's in Brooklyn, 46 cases of New York-made yogurt and 46 dozen bagels from Ess-a-Bagel in Manhattan on the line.

The loser's wager will be donated to a charity of the winner's choice.

"I look forward to congratulating the Giants on winning their fourth Super Bowl title and seeing Gov. Patrick's generous wager offerings go to a food bank here in New York State," Gov. Cuomo said.