Super Bowl XLIII Pick
January 30, 2009
Are you sick of Super Bowl betting yet? If you’re an online betting handicapper, then the answer is probably no. The big game is just around the corner and now it’s time to make a pick.
Steelers vs Cardinals odds: Steelers -7
Online sports betting sharps haven’t seen much line movement since the odds makers set up this line nearly two weeks ago. Both the side and the total have shifted by half a point.
The bottom line is that the Cardinals will have to find a way to win without their running game on the road. That’s been a consistent problem all season long. On top of that, the Steelers are physical beast and the Cardinals have shown a propensity to be soft on the road.
The experience edge, the coaching edge, the defensive edge all lies with the Steelers.
Online Sports Betting Pick: Steelers -7
Steelers vs Cardinals odds for over/under: 46.5
Those who bet sports have probably seen the lofty playoff averages for both the Steelers and Cardinals by now. The Cardinals have averaged over 30 points per game in their three postseason contests, which obviously helps you bet this game over the number if you look at the mat that way.
I don’t.
This game looks like a prime candidate for an under. For starters, it’s the Super Bowl. There will be a feeling out process in the first quarter and to get to 47 points, you need fireworks right from the get-go.
I see the Steelers defense setting the tone and setting the pace. The Steelers dont’ blow their opponents out usually and online sports betting sharps know that they’ll do enough to win. They’ll probably be in control throughout most of this contest and try to milk the clock.
Online Sports Betting Pick: Under 46.5
Super Bowl XLIII: Cardinals’ Adrian Wilson Can Jump
January 29, 2009
Super Bowl XLIII betting is all that we’re talking about right now so let’s take our mind off of it for a minute and think about something else. It’s still somewhat related, but it doesn’t have to do with handicapping.
Check out this ridiculous jump by Cardinals strong safety and 2009 Pro Bowler, Adrian Wilson:
Since he jumps like that, does that improve the Cardinals odds for Super Bowl betting?
I hope not because my money is likely to be lying with the Steelers when it comes to the Super Bowl XLIII spread.
Makin’ Bacon For Super Bowl XLIII
January 23, 2009
Take a break from Super Bowl betting and get to love these sexy girls wearing bacon bikinis:
Now get back to Super Bowl betting.
Makin’ Bacon For Super Bowl XLIII
January 23, 2009
Take a break from Super Bowl betting and get to love these sexy girls wearing bacon bikinis:
Now get back to Super Bowl betting.
Super Bowl XLIII Betting: Steelers Simply Superior
January 22, 2009
The more and more I think about Super Bowl betting, the harder I have a time of making a case for the Arizona Cardinals.
As we typically say, defense win Championships. As far as Super Bowl XLIII betting is concerned, I think that will again be the case.
The Cardinals just haven’t seen a defense as good or as physical as the Steelers. The Cardinals have been good in the playoffs because of their new-found balance on the ground, but how will they run against the Steelers No. 2 ranked rushing defense? The Cardinals can pass the ball with the best of them, but what’s going to happen when Kurt Warner is pressured, forced to move around in the pocket and take hits?
On the flipside, the Cardinals defense is vanilla. We’ll get into better breakdowns for this later, but I have much more faith in the Steelers offense against the Cardinals defense, then the Cardinals offense versus the Steelers defense.
Experience, savvy and talent are all on Pittsburgh side in this Steelers vs Cardinals matchup.
If you’re looking for some other non-Super Bowl related content, check out Endzone Betting.
Kerry Collins Playing Pro Bowl
January 21, 2009
It’s the game that will be played after we’re doing with Super Bowl XLIII betting, but it’s worth talking about the Pro Bowl for a second. After all, all we are doing right now is re-hashing everything we know about the Super Bowl.
So the Pro Bowl is now officially watered down. Well, it wasn’t made official now but it’s been watered down beyond believe now that Kerry Collins is going. For him, that might be a good thing.
Maybe Collins bets Super Bowl props or odds, but he definitely won’t be playing in the game.
Honestly, though, isn’t anyone more deserved of going to the Pro Bowl as an AFC quarterback?
Brett Favre backed out, No. 1 alternate Philip Rivers isn’t interested in going as an alternate, so Collins was the third choice.
Let’s do a numbers comparison:
Kerry Collins: 242-415 (58.3%), 2676 yards, 12 TD, 7 INT, 80.3 QB Rating
Matt Cassel: 327-516 (63.4%), 3693 yards, 21 TD, 11 INT, 89.3 QB Rating
Chad Pennington: 321-476 (67.4%), 3653 yards, 19 TD, 7 INT, 97.4 QB Rating
How does Collins have a case over Pennington or Cassel? Actually, I’ll just answer that for you. He doesn’t.
If you’re looking for something a little more Super Bowl related, visit Dirty Harry’s Backyard to check out their Super Bowl props article.
