By Bodog
By Richard Gardner | Sportsbook Manager
We’ve created all sorts of Super Bowl XLIV props for bettors to play this Sunday at Bodog. I have to say, props are one of the best things about the big game and I love being a part of the team that makes them up and assigns their odds.
My first bit of advice for bettors when it comes to props is, try to chart out how you think the game will go. First of all, which team do you think is going to win? Why? Because of a certain weakness or strength? How? In a shootout, or will points be at a premium? You’d be surprised how much easier your betting decisions become once you choose how the contest will play out. The only thing you have to do is be right!
You can also look to past history for help. For example, do you think Peyton Manning will have his way against the Saints’ defense? If so, you might consider taking the under in the total sacks for New Orleans prop. The total’s a mere 1, but Manning went sack-free in 10 regular-season games. His protection is famously good, as is his knowledge of when to throw the ball away. Then again, maybe the Saints learned something about beating Indy’s pass protection from the Ravens and Jets, both of which sacked Manning twice despite losing their games.
One of our most popular prop bets is for Super Bowl MVP. At the moment, Manning is the 2/3 favorite to win the award. Saints quarterback Drew Brees is at 9/4, which is appropriate because the Colts are expected to win. If you think otherwise, Brees offers pretty good odds.
Another Saints player who’s getting some MVP action is a little less obvious. That would be safety Darren Sharper, who picked off nine passes during the regular season and could well be the answer to stopping Manning. Sharper’s getting 28/1 odds to win the MVP. Of note, Tampa Bay safety Dexter Jackson, with two interceptions in Super Bowl XXXVII, was the last defensive MVP. I would be remiss to not mention another one of our most popular Super Bowl prop bets: Who will win the coin toss? I’m afraid I can’t offer any advice on this one. It might not make the most sense to bet on this prop considering you’re paying $105 to win $100 in an even-odds wager, but that’s the price of fun I suppose. Also, showing off to your friends if you win.
By Richard Gardner | Sportsbook Manager
We’ve created all sorts of Super Bowl XLIV props for bettors to play this Sunday at Bodog. I have to say, props are one of the best things about the big game and I love being a part of the team that makes them up and assigns their odds.
My first bit of advice for bettors when it comes to props is, try to chart out how you think the game will go. First of all, which team do you think is going to win? Why? Because of a certain weakness or strength? How? In a shootout, or will points be at a premium? You’d be surprised how much easier your betting decisions become once you choose how the contest will play out. The only thing you have to do is be right!
You can also look to past history for help. For example, do you think Peyton Manning will have his way against the Saints’ defense? If so, you might consider taking the under in the total sacks for New Orleans prop. The total’s a mere 1, but Manning went sack-free in 10 regular-season games. His protection is famously good, as is his knowledge of when to throw the ball away. Then again, maybe the Saints learned something about beating Indy’s pass protection from the Ravens and Jets, both of which sacked Manning twice despite losing their games.
One of our most popular prop bets is for Super Bowl MVP. At the moment, Manning is the 2/3 favorite to win the award. Saints quarterback Drew Brees is at 9/4, which is appropriate because the Colts are expected to win. If you think otherwise, Brees offers pretty good odds.
Another Saints player who’s getting some MVP action is a little less obvious. That would be safety Darren Sharper, who picked off nine passes during the regular season and could well be the answer to stopping Manning. Sharper’s getting 28/1 odds to win the MVP. Of note, Tampa Bay safety Dexter Jackson, with two interceptions in Super Bowl XXXVII, was the last defensive MVP. I would be remiss to not mention another one of our most popular Super Bowl prop bets: Who will win the coin toss? I’m afraid I can’t offer any advice on this one. It might not make the most sense to bet on this prop considering you’re paying $105 to win $100 in an even-odds wager, but that’s the price of fun I suppose. Also, showing off to your friends if you win.