2015 Super Bowl - Super Bowl 49 News and Predictions
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Free Super Bowl Pick: Expert Predictions for Patriots vs. Seahawks
by Alan Matthews - 1/29/2015
Green Bay Packers fans might argue, but I think Super Bowl XLIX got it right in that the NFL's best two teams are playing on Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium. It's our second straight chalk Super Bowl with AFC top-seeded New England facing NFC No. 1 Seattle. Since 1990, this is the fifth time in which both No. 1 seeds in the respective conferences reached the Super Bowl. It's the first time it has happened in back-to-back years. The NFC has won each of the four previous times there has been a matchup of No. 1 seeds.
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Worst Quarterbacks in Super Bowl History
by Robert Ferringo - 1/28/2015
The Super Bowl is a career-defining moment for every football player that has suited up in The Big Game. This is especially true for quarterbacks, each of whom has carved a line in their obituary out with their play under the brightest spotlight in American sports.
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Super Bowl Team Props Odds: Shopping for the Best Proposition Lines
by Dave Schwab - 1/28/2015
Most of the top sportsbooks will release prop bet odds for major sporting events, but they take things up to an entirely new level when it comes to the Super Bowl. It almost becomes mind-boggling when you try and sift through the betting odds for the hundreds of different props they have listed, but it is still worth your while to shop your favorite sportsbooks to uncover the best value in the numbers.
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2015 Super Bowl Wagering: Public Action Betting Report
by Trevor Whenham - 1/28/2015
Unlike most Super Bowls in recent memory, there is not a clear favorite in this year's edition. In fact, we may not know for sure which team will be favored until close to kickoff. It's all but certain, barring a major development, that the final spread will be less than a field goal. There is a chance that this could at least tie for the smallest spread either - we have seen a spread of a single point twice in the 48-year history of this game.
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2015 Super Bowl Expert Handicapper: Overrated and Underrated Betting Factors
by Trevor Whenham - 1/28/2015
The Super Bowl, when you really think about it, is ridiculous. It's one game, but we spend two whole weeks obsessing over every possible detail and making sure that the players feel as much pressure and discomfort as possible. In so many ways it isn't a good game to bet on at all, yet we make it by far the most heavily-bet game of the year. It's silly. If we are going to give ourselves the best chances of success then we need to be able to ignore all the distracting stories that sound more important than they are and focus on the stories that are really going to have an impact on how the game turns out.
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Expert Super Bowl Picks: Matchup Props Odds for Seattle vs. New England
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
When it comes to Super Bowl prop betting, I love matchup props. Trying to figure out how two different players in the game match up requires you to not only think of those two players but also how you expect the game to turn out and what impact that would have on the performance of the players. When the matchup props are cross-sport then you have to first figure out what the prop is really asking and then how that lines up with your perception of the game. Either way, these can be both fun and oftentimes profitable.
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2015 Super Bowl Props Picks: Passing Special Odds and Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
This quarterback matchup is a good one. A very good one, in fact. One of the all time greats up against a new star. An old guy against a young buck. Two guys who both have Super Bowl titles and who were both drafted much later than they should have been. A traditional passer against more of a new-age quarterback. It's got a bit of everything - and both guys just keep winning. All of the QB intrigue in this game should make it an interesting - and hopefully lucrative - one for bettors. Here's a look at some of the more interesting Super Bowl passing props this year (odds are from Bovada):
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2015 Super Bowl Injuries: Handicapping and Analysis
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
What is remarkable about this Super Bowl when it comes to injuries is just how few there are. We hear all the time about how tough the season is on players between the preseason, 16 games and the playoffs. While that is unquestionably true, this year does not provide evidence to support that case. In fact, it is almost shocking how little of a factor injuries play in this game - or at least how little of a factor we can be certain that they will play.
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2015 Super Bowl Prop Bet Predictions and Picks: Rushing Props Wagering Odds
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
The Super Bowl is all about prop betting. Most years it seems like the most interesting of those props to break down are the rushing props. On the surface, rushing is such an easy thing - you grab the ball and run until you can't run anymore. There is so much that goes into a successful running game, though - how well the offensive line is playing against the opposing line, whether the running back is finding gaps and making people miss, how aggressively the offensive coordinator is looking to establish the run, what the score is and what that means for game strategy on both sides, how healthy the teams really are at running back, the temperature and field conditions, and so on.
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2015 Super Bowl Teasers Betting: Picks and Predictions for Big Game
by George Monroy - 1/27/2015
Most of the hype and media attention heading into Super Bowl week has focused on Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and "Deflate-gate", while the rest of it has focused on Richard Sherman and the infamous "You Mad Bro?" game. However, what has been lost in the shuffle over the last few days is the actual analysis of the matchup. For bettors, the Super Bowl will be the last chance to wager on a football game for nearly seven months.
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2015 Super Bowl MVP Odds: Picks and Predictions for Betting Value
by George Monroy - 1/27/2015
The Super Bowl MVP has morphed into a quarterback's award over the last decade. If a team with a transcendent quarterback wins the game, it's almost certain he will be the one to win the award. Over the last eight years only two non-quarterbacks have won the award-Malcolm Smith in 2014 and Santonio Holmes in 2009-which is a far cry from the previous eight year's where four non-quarterbacks won the award.
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Super Bowl Coin Toss Betting: History and Trends
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
There is not a dumber bet out there than betting on the Super Bowl coin toss. Over the long term you are just throwing money away. There is no skill involved and no chance of winning in the long term. As much as I know that it's a waste of time, I am fascinated by it. I love that people still bet on it - quite aggressively, for that matter. So, while it's a silly bet that I would never actually make myself, I can't resist breaking it down and looking at the history of it - just in case I can find an edge. Which I can't, of course - this is as random as it gets. Still…
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Super Bowl Betting History: Handicapping Defending Champs
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2015
We are told time and time again just how tough it is to be the reigning Super Bowl Champion. Time and again teams have fallen short of making the playoffs - never mind repeating as champions - the year after winning it all. There are plenty of reasons for that - contract situations after the big game can force a roster overhaul, egos can get out of control, the immense pressure can be too much for teams that play in tough environments, every team is out to knock the target off your back every time you play, increased media and promotional obligations can cut down on preparation time, a lack of hunger can limit how hard players work, and so on.
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2015 Super Bowl Cross-Sports Props Expert Picks with NBA
by Alan Matthews - 1/27/2015
On Monday this week in my NHL Week Ahead story, I looked at some hockey cross-sport props with Super Bowl XLIX. I love these things so I will continue today with NBA options against the Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl from both Bovada and Sportsbook.ag. I really wish these sites did more of these for big events. All options are pick'em and -115 unless noted.
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Odd Super Bowl Bets and Strange Props 2015
by Trevor Whenham - 1/26/2015
As always, there are a huge range of Super Bowl prop bets available. They range from the normal to the bizarre, from the total rip-offs to the value-packed, from the straightforward to the truly challenging. Of all the types of Super Bowl prop bets, though, the ones that always stand out and get the most attention are the ones that are a little odd. Amongst Bovada's wide range of prop bets on offer here are six of the odd Super Bowl bets that stand out as the most interesting to consider - and perhaps to bet.
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2015 Super Bowl Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 1/26/2015
By now I have made, and changed, my 2015 Super Bowl predictions many times this year. Now we are getting down to the nitty gritty, with just a few days left until the season ends for another year. I already made some predictions about the game last week in terms of winners and losers. This week I want to focus my Super Bowl predictions more towards the total. Can we find some insights that will allow us to lean towards the "over" or the "under" with confidence? Let's take a look:
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2015 Super Bowl Props Picks with Betting Odds
by Alan Matthews - 1/23/2015
Unless you were a Seattle Seahawks fan, I'm presuming you probably didn't even know who linebacker Malcolm Smith was entering Super Bowl XLVIII last year at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Perhaps some 49ers fans knew him as the guy who corralled the interception -- off a Richard Sherman tip -- of a Colin Kaepernick pass in the end zone to clinch last season's NFC Championship Game against San Francisco.
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2015 Super Bowl Halftime Betting Expert Advice and Strategy
by Trevor Whenham - 1/22/2015
I'm a fan of betting at the half of football games at the best of times. It only makes sense that you can, at times, make a solid decision when you have the wisdom of having watched an entire half to draw on. In the Super Bowl, though, my love of halftime betting increases dramatically. It is, in my eyes, the best part of betting on the biggest game of the year. To help you maximize your chances of success, here is some Super Bowl halftime betting advice and strategy.
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2015 Super Bowl Quarterbacks: How Signal-Callers Shape Wagers
by Trevor Whenham - 1/22/2015
As is the case pretty much every year, the quarterbacks are going to get the bulk of the attention from fans and bettors heading into the Super Bowl this year. This year's combination is almost tailor-made to draw attention and debate. Tom Brady is no worse than the second most popular player in the league, though there are many people who love to hate him as there are fans. Russell Wilson is divisive - some are stunned by what he has accomplished, with two Pro Bowl nods and two Super Bowl appearances in just three seasons when he was far from the most highly-touted pivot in his draft class, while others think he is just a game manager in an ideal situation.
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2015 Super Bowl Coaches: Handicapping the Men in Charge
by Trevor Whenham - 1/22/2015
The head coaches in the Super Bowl are usually a pretty big storyline heading up to the game. That is especially the case this year. There aren't two coaches in the NFL who are any higher-profile than these two. There also couldn't be two that are any more different. Both guys obviously know how to win a lot more than they lose, but while Pete Carroll is generally flamboyant and likeable, Bill Belichick is the human equivalent of the emperor in Star Wars.
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2015 Super Bowl Facts and FAQs
by Trevor Whenham - 1/22/2015
There is no better way to impress your friends and get dates than to be full of obscure details and odd facts when you sit down to watch a big game. Because we love nothing more than helping you out, then, here is a collection of 2015 Super Bowl facts to help you amaze and astound. They will be especially helpful if the game turns out to be a dud - by the third quarter last year some of the trivia I had gathered was the only thing that was keeping me awake:
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Betting on the Super Bowl Coin Toss
by Alan Matthews - 1/22/2015
It's that time of year again for perhaps my least favorite story of football season and one I struggle to flush out with new information each year, but the Super Bowl Coin Toss story is always a popular read because so many people like to bet on that prop for the big game. I honestly never have, but I get that you want to get some betting momentum going and start your bankroll off right on Super Sunday.
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2015 Super Bowl Betting: Public Bias Can Move Point Spread
by Trevor Whenham - 1/22/2015
When you are betting any reasonably high-profile game you need to be very aware of what biases and tendencies the general public is likely to have so that you can understand what impact that could have on how the lines are set and how they move. For a game as high-profile as the Super Bowl, though - and especially with two popular, strong teams like this - you have to be particularly concerned about what the public could be thinking and what it could mean for your search for value.
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Super Bowl Player Props Odds and Predictions: Shopping for the Best Proposition Lines
by Dave Schwab - 1/21/2015
One of the best things about the Super Bowl is the opportunity to wager on any number of proposition bets that the various sportsbooks release odds for surrounding the NFL's biggest game of the year. However, before you run off and bet a ton of cash on these types of wagers, it's probably in your best interest to shop the odds with a few of your favorite books.
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2015 Super Bowl Handicapping: Avoid Distractions
by Trevor Whenham - 1/21/2015
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to handicapping the Super Bowl is that there's just too much time leading up to the game. With two weeks to break everything down and only one game to look at, it can be far too easy to be distracted by stories that sound more significant than they are. The fact of the matter is that absolutely no one needs two weeks to break down a single game - or even close. One of the biggest keys to success betting on this game, then, is avoiding those distractions.
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Super Bowl Trivia Questions and Answers
by Trevor Whenham - 1/21/2015
I love football and I love trivia. To fill the endless period of time between the championship games and the Super Bowl, it only makes sense to combine the two. To continue a bit of a tradition here, I have come up with 10 Super Bowl trivia questions and answers. Some are tougher than others, but none are particularly easy. If you get a passing grade on this quiz then you really know your stuff - or you have too much time on your hands.
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Super Bowl Betting and Money Management
by Trevor Whenham - 1/20/2015
More money is bet on the Super Bowl - by a wide margin - than any other sporting event in the United States. If you are reading this article then chances are that you plan to bet on the game, and there is a good chance that it will be among your biggest betting days of the year. There are a lot of things that go into having a successful betting day at the Super Bowl, but none are more important than Super Bowl betting money management. If you take care of your cash then you could come out on top even if you only have a decent day. If you are reckless with your cash, though, then you have very little chance of betting success - at least over the longer term.
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Tips and Expert Advice for Betting on Super Bowl Prop Bets
by Trevor Whenham - 1/20/2015
Betting on the Super Bowl is the highlight of the year for most NFL bettors. What makes it most attractive for most people is the crazy number of prop bets that are available to choose from. Prop bets easily offer some of the best value available on Super Bowl Sunday. For every very attractive bet, though, there are many that aren't worth your money.
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2015 Super Bowl Betting Trends
by Trevor Whenham - 1/20/2015
With so much time between the championship games and the Super Bowl this year - and absolutely no reason to watch or pay attention to the Pro Bowl in between - we have the luxury of being able to look more closely at the Super Bowl matchup than we do any other game of the year. It's a good thing, too, in this case - it's easy to make a case that either team will dominate in this one, so handicappers have a lot of work ahead of them. To help them make the most of that work, here are some 2015 Super Bowl betting trends for both teams to help show the way to profits:
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2015 Super Bowl Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 1/20/2015
It has been a crazy year when it comes to my Super Bowl predictions. For much of the year, my support of a team in their chase for the holy grail was a curse - as San Francisco, San Diego and Detroit can all attest to. Last weekend both of the teams I deemed most likely to move on did, so that's a victory. I obviously didn't come even close to expecting either game to turn out as it did, though, and I was at best lukewarm about both teams heading into the games - all four teams, really, which makes this a particularly odd playoff run.
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2015 Super Bowl Opening Point Spread and Totals Line
by Trevor Whenham - 1/19/2015
This is a different type of Super Bowl than we often see. These are two titans facing off - teams that the public both really likes and which many people expected to be here before the season even started. The defending Super Bowl Champion against the only quarterback ever to play in six Super Bowls. It's hard to get more chalky than that. In these playoffs we have gotten used to large, lopsided spreads. With the Super Bowl opening point spread and totals line it's very clear that large spreads are not what is to be expected here. This game is tight, and early line movement would suggest that people aren't exactly sure what to expect.
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Super Bowl Betting Mistakes: Don't Fall into these Traps
by Trevor Whenham - 1/19/2015
How do you have success betting on the Super Bowl? The biggest key is to avoid some of the biggest Super Bowl betting mistakes. This is a very tough game to bet on successfully for a bunch of different reasons. You can have success betting on the game, but to do so you need to be smart and careful, and you need to be more prepared than you have been for any game all year. These five rules can help put you on the right path to profits on this, the biggest of games:
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2015 Super Bowl Handicapping: Making the Best Betting Decisions
by Trevor Whenham - 1/19/2015
We've made it. After a long, twisty NFL season that seemed to be as much about what happened off the field as on it, we are finally ready for the biggest game there is. The Super Bowl in the end of the season, but it in so many ways it is a completely unique best to bet on. Super Bowl handicapping requires a different mindset than normal games, and an awareness of what makes this game so different.
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NFL Super Bowl Betting Guide
by Doc's Sports - 1/16/2015
Doc's sports offers you a comprehensive Super Bowl betting guide for help in all your wagers on Super Bowl Sunday. This infographic will give you interesting facts and figures about Super Bowl betting as well as tips from expert NFL handicappers from Doc's Sports.
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