Super Bowl Handicapping: Carolina Panthers and the Cover-2 Defense
by Robert Ferringo - 2/5/2016

There are a million different angles to take leading into Super Bowl 50 between Carolina and Denver, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday near San Francisco. But for me, one of the most interesting subplots - which is interesting to exactly zero other people - is whether or not Carolina's Cover-2 will finally get the best of Peyton Manning, and whether the Panthers' success in making it to Super Sunday will lead to a resurgence of the Cover-2 defense. I have written several times over the past three years that the Cover-2 is an antiquated system and ready to go the way of the Wishbone and the Run-and-Shoot. But could a Super Bowl win by the Panthers lead a revival for this dying approach?

Betting the Super Bowl Total Line Expert Advice and Tips
by George Monroy - 2/4/2016

Super Bowl 50 may be the most difficult Super Bowl to handicap in recent memory. The betting public has been firmly behind the Carolina Panthers, but as the line continues to move, wagering on Denver plus six points becomes more intriguing with every day that passes by. However, if you are at a loss for which side to take, just skip the spread altogether and focus on the totals line.

NFL Betting and Wagering Advice: Most Important Matchups for the Super Bowl
by Victor Ryan - 2/4/2016

It's for all the marbles this weekend when the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos clash in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday. For nearly two weeks, the public has overwhelmingly backed the Panthers at the betting windows, which has forced the line up to Carolina -5.5 and possibly -6.0 by game time.

Super Bowl Total Predictions: Betting the Over or Under and Totals Wagering Picks
by Trevor Whenham - 2/3/2016

I have a confession to make. I'm just not that crazy about totals. I write about sports betting pretty much every day, so I should be fascinated by all aspects of the great pursuit of profit. Betting totals, though, rarely fires up my imagination. I think it's that I am, in most cases, much more interested in who wins and how much they win by than by how many points they score. I don't care if a team wins 21-0 or 42-21 - it's still a 21-point domination by my way of thinking. I also don't really care about rooting for or against garbage-time points once a game has already been decided and the spread has been covered.

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Expert Betting Picks for Best Super Bowl Props on Board
by Chris Vasile - 2/3/2016

As we approach what could possibly be the last 60 minutes of Peyton Manning's illustrious career, will his potential swan song define his legacy as a quarterback who could not win the big game (one Super Bowl title in 3 opportunities) or will it have a Disney movie-type ending for the record-holding quarterback out of Tennessee?

Super Bowl 50 Quarterback Props Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Dave Schwab - 2/3/2016

The Super Bowl pits the best NFL team from the AFC against the best team from the NFC, but this Sunday's matchup between Denver and Carolina in Super Bowl 50 has created quite a bit of media attention for both Peyton Manning as the starting quarterback for the Broncos and for Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton as the primary focal points of the game.

2016 Super Bowl First Touchdown Props Picks and Expert Predictions
by George Monroy - 2/2/2016

Prop bets tend to get a lot of attention during the Super Bowl. And even though the wagers can be found on a weekly basis at nearly every sportsbook, much of the attention surrounding Super Bowl prop betting (from the mainstream media at least) will involve entertainment wagers like the color of the Gatorade shower or the length of the "National Anthem". Regular sports bettors typically skip those wagers and stick to the props that have value.

Super Bowl Betting Props: Matchup Odds and Wagering Advice
by Trevor Whenham - 2/2/2016

When it comes to Super Bowl prop betting, one of my favorite things to look at each year is the matchup props - the comparisons of two similar players and their expected performances in the game. This year there are some interesting comparisons to be had both for quarterbacks and running backs. The quarterbacks in particular are so fascinating because the two guys are in such different parts of their careers.

2016 Super Bowl Injuries: How they Impact Handicapping the Big Game
by Trevor Whenham - 2/2/2016

When you are handicapping the Super Bowl, you obviously need to be very focused on the health of the teams involved. Both the Panthers and the Broncos will be playing their 19th real game of the year - and 23rd if you include the farce that is the preseason. Injuries aren't just a possibility at this time of year - they are inevitable. To properly assess the game and what you expect of it, you need to know who is going to be able to play and how effective they should be - this isn't exactly rocket science, is it?

Super Bowl Public Action Betting Report and Line Movement Analysis
by Trevor Whenham - 2/2/2016

There is a massive amount of public money bet on the Super Bowl. A lot of that money is bet by people who don't bet often and, frankly, don't really know what they are doing. There is also a heavy amount of action from sharp bettors looking to feast on those naive bettors. The more action there is on a game, the more alert the oddsmakers have to be when setting and moving their lines and the more chance there is that something interesting could happen that could provide an opportunity for value - or could at least help you in your betting decision making.

Betting on the 2016 Super Bowl: Overrated and Underrated Handicapping Factors
by Trevor Whenham - 2/1/2016

When you are trying to handicap the Super Bowl, there is no end to the potential distractions that can lead you astray. The media coverage is so intense for the game that everyone has an opinion and a storyline that they think is important. Inevitably, some of those storylines are overrated and get too much attention, and other storylines are underrated and will potentially have a bigger impact on the game than the buzz would lead you to believe.

2016 Super Bowl Passing Props Odds with Expert Betting Picks
by Trevor Whenham - 2/1/2016

From a passing perspective, this would be a much more compelling Super Bowl if time travel were invented. Newton as he is now against the Manning of three years ago would be must-see TV. As it is, the QB battle in this game appears to be a bit of a mismatch - an MVP against a shadow of a former one. There are a lot of factors, though, that make passing prop bets far more compelling than they might seem on the surface. Here's a breakdown of some of the more compelling Super Bowl passing props (all odds are from 5Dimes):

Super Bowl Rushing Props Odds with Expert Betting Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 2/1/2016

You know we are getting close to the Super Bowl when the number of prop bets listed grows exponentially. Of major interest leading up to this game is the offenses. They are so very different in many ways. One is explosive and drives the team while the other just tries to stay out of the way and avoid mistakes while doing enough to win. One is at the top of their game. The other, to be kind, isn't. Given the way the game sets up, the Super Bowl rushing props that are offered are particularly interesting.

How to Bet Super Bowl Props Expert Advice and Tips
by Robert Ferringo - 1/29/2016

The Super Bowl is the ultimate sports spectacle, a living, breathing testament to American Exceptionalism. It is an opportunity to exercise our rights as Citizens of This Great Land to party hard, gamble openly, and enjoy sanctioned, state-financed violence just like the Good Lord intended. Super Bowl Sunday is a glorious, self-proclaimed national holiday and represents the apex of sports, entertainment and corporate whoring in our society.

2016 Super Bowl 50 Totals Betting: Expert Picks and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 1/29/2016

If I'm being honest, I generally stay away from betting the Super Bowl total most years. Why? For one, both teams have the same amount of time to prepare, so that's a wash. But mainly it's because there's no home-field advantage. The college football National Championship Game is also held at a neutral site, but those games are filled with fans from each team and some teams travel (Alabama) way better than others.

Super Bowl 50 MVP Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by George Monroy - 1/29/2016

The Super Bowl MVP is typically a quarterback's award, as evidenced by the fact that seven of the last 10 winners have been under center. Cam Newton and Peyton Manning currently hold the status as the favorites to win this year's award, but there are a host of defensive players staring with Denver's Von Miller that hold excellent value for bettors.

2016 Super Bowl Prop Bets to Avoid
by George Monroy - 1/29/2016

Super Bowl prop betting can be a fun and interesting way to wager on the game. And if trying to pick a side on this intriguing Carolina Panthers versus Denver Broncos matchup is giving you a headache, why not skip it all together? Prop bets are an excellent way to get action on the game and even find a little value if you do it right. However, prop bets can be tricky to wager on and many just fall into "sucker bet" territory. Let's take a closer look at Super Bowl prop betting and figure out which types of wagers to avoid and which offer the most value for the big game. The Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. EST on CBS.

2016 Super Bowl Totals Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by George Monroy - 1/28/2016

This year's Super Bowl 50 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos is a tale of two quarterbacks. Peyton Manning may be standing at the edge of a legendary career and retirement, while Cam Newton is ready to kick down the door and signal his arrival into an elite club of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. The biggest storylines leading up to the game might involve the quarterbacks, but this matchup promises to be a defensive battle between two of the top squads in the league. The question is whether Denver's defense can remain disciplined against a quarterback that moves out of the pocket and can run the ball.

Super Bowl 50 Props Picks and Expert Betting Advice
by Dave Schwab - 1/27/2016

Betting on the Super Bowl should be thought of as a marathon and not a sprint, especially when it comes to betting on any number of player and team props that will be released for what is easily the biggest single-day betting event of the year.

Super Bowl Handicapping and Betting: Analyzing the Quarterback Battle
by Trevor Whenham - 1/27/2016

When I look at the quarterbacks set to match up in Super Bowl 50 I can't help but be left with one thought above all others - this sure would be more fun if both guys were in their prime instead of just one. Cam Newton and Peyton Manning are warriors, though, and while they have definitely gone about it different ways, they are the only two quarterbacks still standing. Handicapping the Super Bowl requires a whole lot of thought about the two quarterbacks, so it will hopefully be helpful that we have broken down the matchup by seven different criteria: