Super Bowl XLIII Betting

Feb 1st, 2009 - Tampa, FL

2009 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 XLIII, 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 XLIII 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 XLIII 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 XLIII 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 2007 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 XLIII 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 XLIII 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 XLIII betting.

Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins 8:10 ET

Posted on 7/3/2009 12:00:00 AMby North Shore Sports, INC

American League Central Division baseball betting takes the spotlight on Friday evening at Bookmaker Sportsbook when the 1st place Detroit Tigers (43-35, +$560) and 2nd place Minnesota Twins (41-39, -$75) lock horns for the first time since mid May. The Tigers hold a three-game lead over the Twins for the top spot in the AL Central, but that lead was once six just a short 10 days ago. Detroit’s been scuffling of late, losing four of six on its current nine-game road trip that’s seen the club lose each series to the Houston Astros and Oakland A’s. While the Tigers have been an excellent investment at Comerica to date (23-11, +$918), they’ve been pretty mediocre on the road going 20-24 to cost its MLB betting backers $358 on the year. Minnesota enters this crucial three-game baseball wagering set off a solid showing on its nine-game road trip that saw Manager Ron Gardenhire’s club go 6-3 overall (+$280). Just like Detroit, the Twins have been dominant at home and below average as a visitor. In their 39 games played at the Metrodome, the Twins own a 24-15 mark (+$436) but are a woeful 17-24 on the road (-$511). With both clubs seasonal home/away trends, the Twins look to be on their way towards making the AL Central race even more interesting than it’s already become with the White Sox recent surge.

The host Twins and Kevin Slowey currently sit as -155 home chalks against the Tigers and rookie left-hander Lucas French; the game ‘total’ currently sits at 9 over -125.

Lucas French was most recently called up to take the place of the erratic Alfredo Figaro, and this will be the southpaw’s first career start in the “Bigs”. He’s gotten in some relief duty throughout the week surrendering not a hit or run while walking three and K’ing just as many. French had been the Tigers best hurler in the farm system throughout the last month. In his L/3 starts, the lengthy lefty didn’t figure in a decision but surrendered just four ER’s and 16 hits while fanning 26 through 23 innings of work. He’s also lasted at least 6 2/3rd innings in five of his L/6 outings.

Kevin Slowey failed to pick up his MLB leading 11th win his last time out against the St. Louis Cardinals in a humid Busch Stadium. The sweltering heat saw him last just three innings after giving up six hits and five earned runs. The defeat was just his second of the month, but the righty’s ERA swelled from 3.86 in May to 5.13 in June. He’s hoping he’ll rediscover his magic touch at home where he’s a perfect 8-0 on the year with a 4.07 ERA allowing 67 hits and 25 ER’s with a K/BB ratio of 38/11 through 55+ total innings of work. He’s already handled the Tigers once in this venue this year, and in his career is 3-0 with a 4.57 ERA in four overall starts.

The Twins have dominated the Tigers at home winning 57 of the L/83 overall meetings (69%), and they’ve won four of the five series meetings in ’09. They’re also a $$$-making 19-5 in Slowey’s L/24 home starts as a favorite. Detroit is 0-6 its L/6 games as a road underdog in the +110 to +150 range, 3-8 their L/11 road games, and 2-9 their L/11 on field turf. This series when played in the “Twinkie-Dome” has been of the higher scoring variety with the ‘over’ cashing for MLB bettors five of the L/6 times.

The Tigers have been playing some dreadful ball as a visitor of late, while the Twins return home off the high of their first successful road trip of the year. Can they sustain their solid play and take one step closer towards catching the Tigers, or will Detroit wake up and realize they’re only a handful of games up in the division? Login to your Bookmaker Sportsbook account to get action down on this series as well as the bevy of other MLB betting match-ups available throughout the 4th of July weekend!

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