Giants Patriots Betting And Three Free Prop Picks! - 02-03-08
February 3 - The amount of Super Bowl betting activity reported for today's game between the Giants and the Patriots shows that Americans still want to bet on sports regardless of what their government attempts to decree on their behalf. Online sportsbooks predict that Super Bowl records will be shattered in terms of betting volume.
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The side and total betting markets for Super Bowl XLII (that's 42 for those of you not familiar with Roman numerals - it is interesting to note that the average NFL fan while fairly vulnerable in the field of classical education is, however, quick to recognize that XLII = 42, and does not stand for "Extra Large Me Me" as one might expect such Americans to translate it) have been very volatile all week long.
The Patriots opened at -14 points but money came for the Giants to the extent that the line moved to -11 points at one point. It is currently -12 points in favor of New England.
NFL bettors are expecting a very high scoring Super Bowl. The number opened at 53/5 total points and is now even higher at 55 points.
We have THREE FREE PROP PLAYS courtesy of Mycapper.com, the only sports handicapping service we recommend. They are offering double credit refunds on any losing Super Bowl picks purchased on their website for the game.
"1st Prop Wager: GIANTS to score first at +135
If you're looking for a good value props play this could well be the one. Underdogs tend to come out with guns blazing in spots like this and the Giants should start as fast as anyone, since they are such big dogs. Last year saw the Bears score first from the kickoff and one feels that the Giants could easily get the first points on the board. Much depends on which team has the first possession, but to put the Giants at +135 is a definite line error - take New York with this prop play.
2nd Prop Wager: The last score of the game will be? A TD at -180
If one breaks down NFL stats it is clear that a TD as the final score of the game is more likely in general, and particularly if the scores are not that close. In tightly-contested games a FG is more likely as it could be the difference, but if one team is more than 7 points behind then they have to go for the touchdown. In this game we'd expect a TD as the final scoring play.
3rd Prop Wager: How many combined sacks will there be? OVER 4 sacks at -140
In the lead up to the Super Bowl all the talk is of Manning and Brady, but both teams are here because of very good defense, and both are expected to put a lot of pressure on the opposing QB. The Giants will try to get Brady to move around and test his injury, while the Patriots will feel that they can win simply by unsettling Manning. These tactics should lead to a lot of blitz packages and at least 5 combined sacks, if not more. Take the OVER here."
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