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2010 Super Bowl Betting
Super Bowl betting records prove that this activity is a huge moneymaking deal both for sportsbooks and sports bettors all around the world. And now, betting on the Super Bowl can be done with a wide variety of options, including office pools, proposition bets, handicapping contests and many more. All of these options are conveniently offered at BookMaker.com for all to enjoy. When picking a winning bet for the Super Bowl, it is almost always profitable to concentrate on the winning team. The history of the Super Bowl shows that the team that wins the game almost always covers the spread. So, in order to win while betting on the Super Bowl, if you pick the team that wins you are almost certain to cover the betting spread. Of course, it can't hurt to buy some points or put in a teaser in order to further your chances of scoring some dough.
Most people think they can pick the winner, and it is not surprising that over 90 percent of the people that bet on the Super Bowl are not professional gamblers. Also, before the Superbowl, there are lots of betting opportunities in the conference playoffs and championship games. Throughout Superbowl betting history this has also brought a lot of action to the sportbooks. Because of the public phenomenon with the Super Bowl the only way the line usually moves is toward the favorite and the over because that is what the public likes to bet.
The betting line on the Super Bowl almost never moves toward the underdog, because the books know betting money will flow on the favorite.
Another fact in Super Bowl History talks about the Patriots becoming the second team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four years and the seventh team to win consecutive Super Bowls. Their championship years are 2002, 2004 and 2005.
Super Bowl XLIV, as any other Superbowl in history, is an extremely hyped game that for the most part has not lived up to its billing. That also holds true with the gambling aspect of the game.
Usually the point spread is not in doubt late in the game. There have been a few exceptions, and once in a while the dog covers but doesn't win, as it went down in when Carolina covered against New England but didn't win. For the most part though, the game is one sided, the point spread is rarely in doubt, and overall the public has held their own.
In the Super Bowl sometimes we think that there really can't be trends that apply to Super Bowl XLIV or any other. That is not really the case, as Superbowl betting trends have done just as well as in any other area of sports betting.
When taking a look at the 2008 Superbowl betting lines, pick the favorite. You are on the plus side if you took the favorite minus the points in every Super Bowl ever played. It is not a huge percentage, but the favorites have covered more than the dogs. You can throw the over right in there with the favorites.
Since 1982 if you took the over in every Super Bowl you would be very pleased according to the Superbowl odds. These two trends may surprise you because it is well known that the public bets favorites and the over, particularly in the Super Bowl. That should tell you that for the most part the public has held their own in the big game when they bet on the Superbowl.
Most of the time when people bet on the Super Bowl they either lay the points or take the money line underdog. Usually the winner of the game also covers the spread, so most of the time if you are going to bet the dog, do so on the money line.
If you can spot Super Bowl betting trends on rushing statistics it is almost a sure winner for the Super Bowl. The team that has had the most rushing attempts has won well over 70% over the time. It makes sense that the team behind will be throwing the ball, so I don't know if you can make the prediction of rushing attempts before the game is played, but it is still a trend worth thinking about before you bet the NFL Super Bowl XLIV Online or in any way.
During the 1980's and 1990's a trend that made no sense but worked was taking the NFC when a Republican President was sitting in office. That trend has not held water in the 2000's however, as New England and Pittsburgh put that theory to shame.
As you bet on the Super Bowl remember that trends can be interesting to look at. Just as in the regular season you definitely want to consider them, but don't base your entire handicapping upon them. Super Bowl XLIV is just one game, all be it a huge game, and sometimes we get carried away by looking at too many things. I believe keeping it simple always works the best. Simplicity when you bet on the Super Bowl has been to take the favorite and the over. If you don't like either of those bets presented to you in the 2010 Superbowl betting lines, then I suggest finding a good prop bet. At least that will keep you in action throughout the game, and your chances of winning might actually be better.
The Super Bowl used to be a betting event that only included the side and the total but now these Superbowl betting choices and propositions have taken on a life all to themselves.
You will see many sportsbooks around the world put up hundreds of props and Super Bowl gambling lines and odds for the game. It all starts with the coin toss and action continues right until the final snap of the game. Very often sportsbooks will tie the Super Bowl into other events during the day such as the NBA or NHL and this upcoming Superbowl XLIV won't be any different. This makes it more appealing to bet on the Super Bowl 2008 for more people because options are available beyond just the side and total.
Super Bowl betting choices abound at sportsbooks around the world. Be sure and check out more than just the side and the total. Take a look at some of the interesting propositions that are offered for you to bet on the NFL Super Bowl XLIV and don't forget to consider quarter and halftime betting. We all get so enthralled with the halftime show on TV that we often forget that halftime betting is available on the Super Bowl. This is one area of Super Bowl betting choices that the average player can really gain an advantage over the books, but it is often times ignored. Don't make that mistake. Look closely at the halftime Super Bowl Gambling Lines and Odds and see if you can spot some value. It probably will be your last bet of the football season, so make it a good one.
Also don't forget that propositions are something that can keep you in action throughout the game. These types of Superbowl betting choices will keep you in action throughout the game, regardless of the score. The Super Bowl is about betting choices, and there is a multitude to choose from when you talk about Super Bowl XLIV betting.
Ohio State at Penn State
Posted on 11/5/2009 12:00:00 AMby GetChalk
Big Ten rivals collide in a very important game for the conference in Happy Valley Saturday afternoon. The 12th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes visit the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions – a contest that, while it is crucial to the two teams involved, means a lot more to a program watching from home.
Oddsmakers have set the Nittany Lions as 3.5-point home favorites for Week 10's tilt. Penn State won last season's meeting 13-6 at OSU, covering as 1.5-point road chalk. These teams have split their last four meetings straight up and against the spread. However, the home teams is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 games in this series.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will be watching this conference clash closely. For them, the door to the BCS Championship would swing open a touch if the Nittany Lions are able to knock off the Buckeyes. For Ohio State, losing this weekend would drop them out of the running for a high-profile BCS bowl game.
The Buckeyes have punished their last two opponents since losing a shocker to the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 7. Ohio State has crushed Big Ten foes Minnesota and non-conference challengers New Mexico State by a combined score of 83-7.
However, running the score up on weaker opponents might not be the best practice for a program as strong as PSU. The Nittany Lions have won five straight games since their lone loss to the Hawkeyes in Week 4.
Penn State took an impressive 35-10 win over the Michigan Wolverines two weeks ago and are fresh off a drubbing of the Northwestern Wildcats, who actually tested PSU for three quarters before breaking for 21 points in the final frame.
These two teams are built on tough, smash-mouth defense, but the face of each program the past two seasons has been their dynamic quarterback.
Ohio State boasts a duel-threat in sophomore Terrelle Pryor, who, after throwing two big interceptions in the loss to Purdue, has rebounded with a pair of solid performances. Pryor passed for 239 yards and two touchdowns against Minnesota, adding another 104 yards and a score on the ground. Versus New Mexico State, he compiled 135 yards passing with a touchdown while rushing for 83 yards and a score in limited action.
On the other sideline, the Nittany Lions will turn to quarterback Daryl Clark to move the chains. He is second in the conference in average yards per game and has a touchdown-to-interception count of 9-to-1 in his last four games – all of which are PSU victories SU and ATS. Clark can also shake a leg when needed. He scrambled for just 16 yards but scored a touchdown against Northwestern last weekend, giving him 151 yards total and five rushing touchdowns on the year.
Penn State has another potent weapon on the ground in running back Evan Royster, who has cracked the century mark in rushing yards in each of his last three games. The junior is second in the conference in average yards per game with 95.44 and totaled 77 yards on the ground against the Buckeyes last season.
Like in recent meetings, this Big Ten battle will come down to defense. These teams ranks 1-2 in the conference with the Nittany Lions holding a slight edge in the statistical categories. Penn State is giving up just under 255 yards of offense per game while limiting opponents to around an average of nine points. It also leads the conference in sacks with 32 on the season.
Standing out of the Nittany Lions’ stop unit are senior defensive tackle Jared Odrick, junior linebacker Navorro Bowman, and senior linebacker Josh Hall, who ranks fourth in the conference in tackles. Last season, the PSU defense came up big in the fourth quarter, forcing Pryor to fumble which set up the Nittany Lions’ go-ahead score.
Ohio State's stop unit sits sixth in the country with a drum-tight rushing defense which is allowing just over 86 yards per game. The Buckeyes are among the best teams at forcing turnovers, grabbing 15 interceptions – two returned for scores – and has forced 12 fumbles. Senior defensive back Kurt Coleman is a ball hawk, snatching three picks while also forcing three fumbles on the season.
Oddsmakers have set the total for Saturday's contest at 39.5 points. Last season's final score played under the 44.5-point total and the under has paid out four of the last five seasons. Ohio State owns a 2-6-1 over/under mark on the year while PSU is 3-6-0 over/under.
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