» February 3, 2010
By Staff Writer
As many know, you can practically bet on
anything associated with the Super Bowl, starting well before the official
kick-off (time of the national anthem, coin toss, etc.) right to the final
seconds of the broadcast (who the winning coach will congratulate first, e.g:
God, family, players, etc.). It's four hours full of betting options for the
sports betting public and online
sportsbooks.
Super Bowl Bonuses:
It's also a time when you will find great
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Super Bowl Props:
Betting Super Bowl props is as much a part
of the game as finding a good place to watch the action. Even the most seasoned
bettors like to get in on the fun but before throwing darts at one of the
hundreds available from bookmakers it's a good idea for bettors to make a
gameplan.
Which team has the better chance to win
straight-up? The online sportsbooks currently have the line ranging from the
Colts -5 to the -6. The line was creeping up until news of Dwight Freeney's
ankle. Is an injury to a key defensive player enough to change the outcome of
this game? Perhaps.
How about the Over/Under? The betting total
of 56.5 is already the highest in Super Bowl history. Don't look for that
number to come down, as the betting public continues to put their money on the
"Over" (SPORTSBETTING.com is reporting 75% of all the action on the Over so
far). With Peyton Manning and Drew Brees in the game I'd be shocked to see
anything but that "Over" betting trend continue.
Let's have a look at a few props to
consider when betting Super Bowl XLIV.
Props courtesy online sportsbook
SPORTSBETTING.com
1. Will either team score three consecutive
times? (Extra point and 2 point conversions does not count as a score) Yes
(-155); No (+125)
This is a classic and the price on "Yes" is
the lowest it's been in years. In the last 10 Super Bowls the results are split
down the middle but either one of these offenses could go on a run.
Bettors are hitting the "Yes" at a
reasonable 55% clip so far.
2. Will there be a score in final two
minutes of first-half? Yes (-300); No (+220)
Manning is famous for his two minute drill,
and the Saints obviously can score quickly as well, hence the high price. "Yes"
is getting the action, despite the high juice, with 70% betting on their being
a late score. Also getting a bit of action is the option of "Will either team
scoring in the final two minutes of the second-half ("Yes" is paying +135).
3. How many yards will the shortest
touchdown in the game be? Over 1.5 yards (even); Under 1.5 (-130)
Of the past eight Super Bowls there were
five games with a TD scored from the 1-yard line and in the other three, three
TDs scored from the 2-yard line. The betting public is still betting on "No
score from the 1-yard line", with 60% on that side.
Note: Last year in Super Bowl XLIII
Pittsburgh and Arizona scored three TDs from the 1-yard line
And if you're having a hard time deciding
who will win but think it's going to be a close one, consider betting on the
margin of victory rather than just laying or taking the points. Colts to win by
less than six points is paying 3.5-to-1 and Saints by less than a TD offers
bettors 4-to-1 odds.
Good luck with your Super Bowl picks and
props.
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