The 7 Best Online Sports Books for Betting the 2014 Super Bowl

For the last 8 years we’ve ranked the best online sports books for betting on the Super Bowl. This year’s winner should come as no surprise as it’s been our top ranked sports book for the past two years.

#1. Bovada – Created specifically for the US gambler, Bovada is our top rated sports books for customer service, software, website design, bonuses and wagers offered. (They offer 100’s of prop bets on the Super Bowl.) Established in 1995, few online casinos can compete with Bovada when it comes to offering a fun and hassle-free experience when betting on sports. We highly recommend them for all you Super Bowl betting needs. ACCEPTS US PLAYERS.

broncos-super-bowl-cheerleaders #2 BoDog – BoDog is in the same family of sports books as Bovada. Almost everything we’ve said about Bovada can also be said about BoDog except for one major difference. BoDog does not accept US players. This sports book is primarily focused on Europe and Canada, so if you live in either of those regions, we suggest you give BoDog a try. DOES NOT ACCEPT US PLAYERS.

seahawks-super-bowl-betting#3 Pinnacle Sports – Like Bovada, Pinnacle offers great security, customer service and software, but there are two main areas where they differ. First off Pinnacle does not accept US players, so if you live in America you cannot bet with them. Secondly Pinnacle doesn’t offer good deposit bonuses, but they make up for that with by offering the lowest bookmaking margins in the world. That’s right the lowest in the World! If you live outside the US, you should give them a try. DOES NOT ACCEPT US PLAYERS.

#4 William Hill – This is another excellent site for sports betting and probably the best one located in the UK. William Hill primarily caters to the European market and even trades on the London Stock Exchange. Unfortunately, they do not accept US players, but if you are located in the UK they are worth a look. DOES NOT ACCEPT US PLAYERS.

#5 Bet365 – One of the internet’s oldest sports books, Bet365 is a great place to bet on the Super Bowl, unless you live in the USA or France. DOES NOT ACCEPT US OR FRENCH PLAYERS.

denver-broncos-cheerleaders-boobs#6 Bookmaker – Strong financial and customer services ratings make Bookmaker one of our recommended sportsbooks. They also take US players, so if you’re looking for another option from Bovada, Bookmaker is it. ACCEPTS US PLAYERS.

#7 BetOnline – This sportsbook also accepts US players. They are well established, trust worthy and have good customer service. The only knock against them is that their software isn’t as nice as some other online sports books. That said, they are still a good sports book, and worthy of our recommendation. ACCEPTS US PLAYERS.

These are our top 7 recommended sports books for betting on the Super Bowl. There are a lot of sports books online, and it’s important to use one that you can trust. There is nothing worse than arguing with a site about a bet or winning a big bet and not knowing if you will ever see the money. We talk to the operators of these sites several times a year, so we know them well. They are the best in the business, and we have no problems recommending them.

If you use a sports book that we did not list here, we’re not saying that it is not a trust worthy site, we are simply saying that in our opinion, it’s not one of the best. There are plenty of decent sports books that did not make our list and many more bad sports books that did not make it either. If you are betting on the Super Bowl this year, we hope that you will do it with a sports book that you can trust.

Good Luck and enjoy the game.

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Super Bowl Point Spread – Broncos favored over Seahawks as bets flow in

The Seattle Seahawks had been the favorite to win the Super Bowl for over a month, but that changed yesterday. After the Denver Broncos and Seahawks won yesterday, Las Vegas opened its Super Bowl betting with Seattle as the favorite, and the bets poured in on Denver.

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Within a half hour of heavy betting the Broncos became the favorite to win the Super Bowl. So how exactly did that happen?

sexy_denver_broncos_cheerleadersWhen the line opened the were Seahawks favored by 1.5 points, and Las Vegas was immediately surprised by a lot of money being bet on the Broncos. So much was bet that they had to start adjusting the spread so that people would start betting on the Seahawks. They first moved the spread to even (meaning that neither team was favored). Then to Denver -1 and eventually to the Broncos -2 where is currently stands today.

The current Super Bowl odds are:

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
Seattle Seahawks +2 (-110) 47½ (-110)o
Denver Broncos -2 (-110) (-110)u

It’s interesting that the line moved this much, especially for such a large game. One online sports book manager theorized that people were waiting to see how the spread opened, and if they liked the underdog, they were going to bet it immediately. So everyone who thinks the Broncos will win the Super Bowl, bet the spread immediately, and this caused it to move. Meanwhile everyone who wants to bet on the Seahawks with the spread didn’t bet yet, because the Seahawks were favored and they were waiting (and hoping) for a spread move so that they could bet their team as an underdog.

The total (or over/under) also moved from it’s opening. Different Las Vegas casinos opened the over/under at different amounts. The Las Vegas Hilton (which tends to be one of the sharpest sports books) open the over/under at 47 points, and it was bet up to 47.5 points within a half hour. The Wynn Casino opened the total at 48.5 points and has since lowered it to 47.5.

So what does all this line movement mean?

Seattle-Seahawks-Sexy-SeagalsWell the Las Vegas and online sports books think that the Seahawks should be favored. They think they should be favored by 1.5 points, yet right now you can bet them at a few online sports book as 2.5 point underdogs. This is a 4 point swing, so if you want to bet on the Seahawks, these are great odds for you.

If you wanted to bet on the Broncos in the Super Bowl, unfortunately it looks like you’ve missed your best chance to do so. The best spread for you was when it first opened, and we won’t see the Broncos as an underdog again.

What about the money line?

broncos-super-bowl-spreadYou can still be on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl on the money line. You’ll have to pay a little more, but you won’t have to worry about the points.

In fact, the money line bet could be good for Seahawk bettors as well. If you think Seattle will win the game, you can bet them on the money line, and win more money than you would if you bet them with the spread.

The current money line has the Seahawks as +115 and the Broncos as -135.

How to bet on the Super Bowl?

This very question drives a lot of people to our site every year, and it’s the make reason that we created this site. There are a lot of place you can bet on the Super Bowl. Probably the most well known in Las Vegas, but you can also bet the game in most of Europe and several other places throughout the world.

seahawks-win-super-bowl-oddsMost people can’t get to Vegas or other places where sports betting is legal, so they either turn to bookies or online sports books. Bookies are never a good, safe option so we can’t recommend them here. What we do recommend is betting with a safe and well known online sports book.

Every year we rank our top online sports books for betting on the Super Bowl, and we’ll be publishing this year’s ranking very soon. We’ll also start updating our Super Bowl Prop Bets page soon, and we’ll be adding an FAQ this year to help people understand the different types of bets that they could make on the Super Bowl and the NFL in general.

It’s going to be an exciting two weeks for us here at Bet the NFL Super Bowl. We’re really looking forward to the big game, and we hope that you are too. Good Luck!

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Super Bowl 2014 – Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks

bet-seahawks-super-bowlCongratulations to both the Broncos and Seahawks for making it to the 2014 Super Bowl in New York/New Jersey. It was hard fought journey, and it’s not over yet. In less than two weeks these teams will face off again in the Super Bowl, and the winner will be the 2014 NFL Champion.

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The winner will get rings, a parade, a bigger pay check, endorsements and more. You can bet that the Super Bowl MVP will make a ton of money over the next year as advertisers hired him to promote their goods. I’m pretty sure the MVP still always gets a free trip to Disney World too.

Super Bowl MVP Odds are not out yet, but they will be soon. These are always on the of the earliest prop bets available. Speaking of prop bets, we’ll be providing a huge list of them in the next week, so be sure to keep checking out our site.

Denver Broncos v Dallas CowboysYesterday’s action saw the Denver Broncos bet the New England Patriots in 26-16. Peyton Manning had a good day. He threw for two touchdowns, one to Demaryius Thomas and the other to Jacob Tamme. Julius Thomas and Wes Welker also had a good day for the Broncos. Now they advance to the big game. I wonder how many Denver fans will be betting on the Broncos to win the Super Bowl. I imagine a lot will be.

russell-wilson-super-bowl-mvp-oddsThe Seattle Seahawks also bet the 49ers yesterday by a score of 23-17. Russell Wilson played well, throwing for 215 yards and one touchdown. He also protected the football by not throwing any interceptions. Marshawn Lynch is the Seahawks star running back, and he helped them win yesterday too. He ran for over 100 yards and scored a touchdown. Right now, if the Seahawks win the Super Bowl, I would expect either Russell Wilson or Marshawn Lynch to win the Super Bowl MVP. Defensive players so rarely win the MVP, so if you like the Seahawks, I would bet on one of these two to win it.

Betting on the Super Bowl

What do you think is the main reason why more and more people find enjoyment betting millions of dollars just to watch Super Bowl annually? Yes, these people consider the game more exciting as they raise their bet, but the reality is that they have placed their 401Ks on the game’s outcome. They keep on betting on the result as long as the athletes are playing the sport. However, your bet on the Super Bowl will be easier when you know exactly what to do.

How to Make a Bet?

Here are some guidelines on how to make your bet a success:

1. Know the type of bet you want to make, most especially the bet against or for the spread. Technological advancements improve odds making as there are now many types of bets created every year. These innovations may include the props, odds, and futures. Take note of the odds makers as they estimate the points that certain team may attain for a win.

broncos-super-bowl-pony2. Place bet on casinos or online. Casinos these days are becoming modern in a since that most of them have big rooms equipped with television sets and odds allowing you to bet. Another option is to bet virtually through online casinos. One great advantage of this is the use of credit card when betting instead of paying cash.

3. Get information on the latest point spread. This is actually one of the exciting parts of the bet since the spread drives the move upward until the kickoff.

4. Make your own side bets. Be wise and bet for a significant on the other stakes besides piling dough on the spread. This may ask you to know possible odds of the game.

5. Figure out your capacity to spare resources way ahead of time. As its name implies, Super Bet is a necessity in Super Bowl. Betting here is quite expensive that you need to account your cash or credit line to make sure you will not run out of money to spare.

6. Ask for the number of your friend’s bookie. This will be a huge help should you lack knowledge on the Super Bowl rules and regulations that the bookie may impart to you.

7. Be with friends. It is more fun and exciting when you bet with your friends while watching the game either live or just on television.

super-bowl-2014-XLVIIIBear in mind that the bettors of 2014 Super Bowl are now checking for the leading odds for the round on the division level. In fact, talks right now center on the teams with the best talent and momentum to compete. This is the factor looked into by bettors in placing their wagers. And for this season, the teams on competition include the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. The hype surrounding the season right now is attributable to the fact that the Super Bowl is the biggest sports event for betting in the world.

Good Luck!

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Sports Betting in America

People bet and gamble on almost everything, and sports betting is very common in America. It’s exciting to be able to bet on your team to win a game, the division or even the Super Bowl. In fact, the first game I bet on was the Super Bowl.

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Forms of betting

broncos-super-bowl-betsBetting comprises of various types. There are proposition betting, straight bet, Parlays, teasers, progressive parlays, future betting and second half bets. Proposition betting is placing a bet on a specific result of a sport, like whether or not a particular player scores in a baseball match or how many goals a specific team will score in a football match. Straight betting is made on two teams and has a format where betting on the losing team is made desirable. Parlays are made on several bets at a time. If won, the bettor stands a better chance to win a handsome amount, than when he places separate bets. Similarly in a teaser the bettor can combine his bets with more than two games. A progressive parlay is a bit similar to a parlay but here a token amount will still be paid even if the bettor loses some of his wagers. Future bets are made when the sports season begins. So in future bets, the period of betting is longer and the amounts wagered are also big. Second half bets are bets placed and won in the second half of the sporting event. Head to head bet is generally placed on two or more players and not on the overall outcome of the sport. Totalizators or flexible rate bets and in play betting are also some forms of betting.

Legal betting

seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-oddsIn the USA betting is illegal with the exception of a few states. In these states betting had been legal at the time the law was approved and so continues to be so. The four states of USA that enjoys exemption are Oregon, Montana, Delaware and Nevada. While Nevada is the only state where sports betting take place, Delaware and New Jersey are also trying to legalize sports betting as in Nevada. These attempts include taking a poll of people supporting or opposing sports betting. Majority of men and young people supported it as opposed to women and older people. While some voters did consent that the government should allow sports betting and tax it, some others said it could cause sports to corrupt and encourage gambling.

Illegal sports betting

In places where betting is illegal, sports betting takes place with unlawful bookmakers and on the internet where such people accept online wagers on sporting events. In US, 67% of people are not in favour of the internet being legalized for placing sporting bets while 21% were in favour of it. While the National Football League is against legalizing sports betting, International Cricket Council believes in it. Legalization of betting should be mainly done to arrest illegal dealings by bookmakers and curb match fixing.

Illegal Booking

Illegal sports betting are done in various types of sports. Popular sports like basketballHappy-Money and rugby have more match fixers, commonly called “bookies”. These “bookies” pay players to play badly and thus cause their team to lose. This is commonly called “booking” and is done on a large scale basis. At first, illegal sports betting caused the origin of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a federal law which was passed in 1992. The intention of PASPA was to retain sporting integrity and to reduce the up rise of sports gambling among the people of America. However, PASPA still ignores the fact that betting still continues to be done in the black markets in various states of America. It was estimated in 2008 that 2.8 billion dollars was wagered on sports illegally in Nevada, and 380 billion dollars wagered across the rest of the United States. Many people also do not know that they might be funding an illegal betting organization. Delaware, which is exempted from PASPA, started sports betting but this was limited to only parlay betting on NFL games and to betting on horse races. In New Jersey, sports betting are practiced only by the Atlantic City casinos and on horse races. New Jersey shows intention of going ahead in spite of the national ban by PASPA by garnering support for sports betting in New Jersey.

Points favoring sports betting

super-bowl-sports-bettingBy legalizing sports betting, a proper monitoring system can be implemented to monitor all betting at the sites. The help of technology like specific soft wares, the odds can be conjectured and money that is being bet can be tracked. When there is an abnormal proceeding in the system, they can nail the flaw immediately. This will be followed by investigations to reveal the depth of involvement and also for tracking the money. Thus proof of match fixing and illegal betting can be accumulated to warrant the necessary arrests be it the players, team owners, coaches or referees and be it in any country, Australia, India, Pakistan, China, Germany, Korea or Italy. But as sport betting is illegal in the United States, such a monitoring system is non-existent here. So chances of oversight are bright. This could result in lack of integrity and irregularity in the outcome of the games. Such unexpected outcomes invite investigations which in turn will result in public disclosures and scandals, thus tainting integrity of the team and all those connected with it. Sports activities are already facing a stigma in terms of scandals related to steroids, drugs and violations in recruiting, so betting can be excluded from that list by proactively legalizing it and setting up a proper system of evaluation. This will enforce an understanding and cooperation among the teams, betting bookies and the law, so chances of matters getting exceedingly unmanageable are reduced. Legalized betting create a proper understanding and a much better relationship with the many teams as everyone wants sports and games to be genuinely played and fairly enjoyed.

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Super Bowl Betting, Updated Odds for this season’s teams

We have updated Super Bowl odds! With only a couple games left, these are the best odds you’ll get on your team for the rest of the year. Once this week’s games are played, these odds will be gone forever.

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Seattle Seahawks odds to win the Super Bowl are 9/5

Seattle-Seahawks-Super-Bowl-OddsThis shouldn’t come as a surprise. The Seahawks have been favored to win the Super Bowl since week 15. They have a great offense and an even better defense. They’re also playing at home, and favored to win this week.

Denver Broncos odds to win the Super Bowl are 2/1

It’s interesting that the Broncos aren’t SB favorite here. They are favored win this week by 5.5 which is a bigger spread than the Seattle game. So according to Vegas, it’s more likely that they’ll get to the big game than the Seahawks. But Vegas still likes Seattle more… It’s an interesting line. If I wanted to bet the Broncos to win the Super Bowl, I would love these odds.

San Francisco 49ers odds to win the Super Bowl are 3/1
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The 49ers were just here last year, but they lost in the big game. It tough to come back and make a run at the Super Bowl two years in a row, but San Fran is doing it. They’re underdogs this week, but not by much. They have a good team with a solid offense. They could go on to win it all, and if it’s not this year, it could be next year or the year after.

New England Patriots odds to win the Super Bowl are 5/1

It’s funny to think that the Pats are considered long shots to win the Super Bowl, but they are. Even with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick (who have both won 3 Super Bowls and play 5), Vegas still likes the other teams more. Don’t sleep on this line if you like the Pats, because their odds will jump with a win this week.

Betting on the NFL – A little strategy goes a long way

Betting on sports is as classic a gambit as you can get, and it’s been going on since the time of gladiators in ancient Rome. Betting on the NFL can be a fun way to pass time with fellow football fanatics, as well as a good way to get a little extra spending money if you’re lucky. However, there is one major factor that makes betting on the NFL (or any sport, really) different from a typical bet that you’d make on a casino game like roulette.

sexy-denver-broncos-betsUnlike roulette, betting on the NFL (or any other sport) is not all about luck. Because of the fact that the players that are on each team have experience, have drive, and also have skill, people who closely follow football games are more likely to win bets that they make on each football game. There are different ways that you can bet on the NFL.

  • The Ol’ Victory Bet – Who will win? Most football teams are pretty evenly matched, with bookers citing the most common odds being 11 to 10. If you have a gut feeling that one team will come out on top, a victory bet may be the best bet for you. This is a good beginner’s bet, especially if you know the statistics of football teams you’re betting on, or if you know that one player is notorious for being able to crush opponents in another team.
  • The Point Spread Bet – If you want to risk a little bit more, then you may want to bet on how hard the losing team lost. Here, you need to bet on how much (at a minimum) one team beats another. You don’t necessarily have to bet on which team wins – just the amount that they win by. For example, if you bet that one team will win by a 9 point margin, and a team loses by 10, you still win. However, if you made that same bet and a team only won by a 3 point margin, you’d lose the bet.
  • An Over/Under – This is when you bet on the total amount of points scored by both teams by the end of the game. A somewhat uncommon way of betting on the NFL, you have to choose a game total, and then bet that the real game total outcome will be over or under that amount. Knowing football statistics can come in handy here!
  • Parlay Bets – If you want to make a series of bets, or a combination of two or more bets, then you are a parlay gambler. These kinds of bets can get very complex, or just be a series of bets that a certain team will keep winning. The payouts are typically very large, and increase the more complex the bet is.

The most interesting thing about betting on the NFL is that you don’t really need to know too much about football to enjoy it. As long as you look into the bets you make, you will likely win some money once in a while.

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Odds and bets for the NFL divisional playoffs

There are some big favorites this weekend. The spread on three of the four games is a touchdown or more. The Saturday games both have big lines with the Saints traveling to Seattle and the Colts heading to New England. The biggest spread this weekend is Sunday night’s game where the Denver Broncos are favored by 9 over the San Diego Chargers.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
New Orleans Saints +8 (-115) 46½ (-110)o
Seattle Seahawks -8 (-105) (-110)u

seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-oddsSeattle has been destroying teams at home this year. The last time these two teams met the Seahawks won 34-7. Seattle is also the current favorite to win the Super Bowl, so you can see why Vegas set this line at over a touchdown.

Meanwhile the Saints have more recent playoff experience, and they just won the Super Bowl in 2009. The New Orleans Saints Super Bowl odds are 14/1.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
Indianapolis Colts +7½ (-130) 52½ (-110)o
New England Patriots -7½ (+110) (-110)u

The Patriots seem to be in the playoffs every year. As usually, they are tested and ready to make another Super Bowl run. Meanwhile the Colts are relying on a second year quarterback to keep their playoff run alive. With this spread, it’s hard to pick which team will cover, but it’s easy to see why the Pats are favored here.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
San Francisco 49ers -3 (+125) 42 (-110)o
Carolina Panthers +3 (-145) (-110)u

The 49ers lost last year’s Super Bowl, but they’re right back in the playoffs and making another run for it. (Where are last year’s winners, the Baltimore Ravens right now?) They are favored over the Carolina Panthers making the Cam Newton and company and interesting home, underdog bet this week. The over/under is moving between 41 and 42. Personally I like the under this week, as defense is both teams strength. The last time they played, the total for the game was 19.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
San Diego Chargers +9 55 (-110)o
Denver Broncos -9 (-110)u

The Denver Broncos are the biggest favorite of the weekend. Sunday night Peyton Manning and crew take on the San Diego Chargers in Denver. Is season the Broncos beat the Chargers once in San Diego (28-20) and lost to them once at home (27-20). Both games were closer than 9 points (the current spead) and both games were under 54-55 point (the current over/under). If you’re interested in betting on this game, you should consider those two facts.

There are a number of prop bets offered on this weekend’s action, but we aren’t going to get into them all here. If you’re interested in seeing a full list, check out our #1 recommended sports book as it always has a big list of prop bets.

Since the Super Bowl is last then a month away, we’re expecting to get a lot of traffic soon from people trying to figure out how to bet on the Super Bowl in America and online. This is the time of year when we get the most new visitors. (Most people are not very interested in Superbowl odds in the middle of April for instance.) It might sound strange, but now that we’re in the middle of the NFL playoffs, now is the time that Super Bowl betting and football betting really starts to pick up. In our experience, it’s usually driven by fans of the teams that are still in the playoffs that have never bet on football before. Since their favorite team has a shot at the NFL championship, they’re now trying to figure out how to bet on the Super Bowl winner.

las-vegas-hiltonThat is where this site comes in. For years we’ve been ranking the best online Sports Book for betting on the Super Bowl, and we’ll be doing it again this year. We usually don’t discuss which Las Vegas Sports Books are the best, but if you’re heading out to Vegas, you can’t go wrong with the sports book at the Hilton. They usually have good odds, and offer the most prop bets in Vegas.

That’s all for now. Thanks for visiting. We hope to have answered all your Super Bowl betting questions, but if we haven’t, please feel free to contact us on Twitter. We’ll be sure to get to you soon.

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Seattle Seahawks are still the favorite to win the Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks have slightly better odds to win the Super Bowl than the Denver Broncos. I think Las Vegas sees them as have an easier road to the big game, so the chance of them getting to the Super Bowl is probably better than Denver’s.

The Broncos are followed by the 49ers, the Patriots and then Carolina.  Below are the odds for all the teams still remaining in the playoffs.

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Seattle Seahawks 12/5
Denver Broncos 13/5
San Francisco 49ers 11/2
New England Patriots 15/2
Carolina Panthers 11/1
Indianapolis Colts 14/1
New Orleans Saints 14/1
San Diego Chargers 14/1

While the Seahawks are favored to win it all, the NFC is still favored to win no matter who gets to the championship game.

SUPER BOWL – Early Line
AFC +2½ (-105)
NFC -2½ (-115)

And the Seattle is favored to win the NFC…

Odds to win the NFC Conference
Seattle Seahawks 10/11
San Francisco 49ers 11/4
Carolina Panthers 9/2
New Orleans Saints 7/1

And as expected the Broncos are favored to win the AFC.

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Denver Broncos 5/7
New England Patriots 3/1
Indianapolis Colts 7/1
San Diego Chargers 7/1

The History Of The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl which is famous throughout the world is the largest sporting event in North America. According to recent figures, over 200 million people watch the super bowl each January making it the most watched event on television.

The famous Super Bowl competition was created due to the merger agreement between the NFL and the AFL in 1966. The name Super Bowl was invented by Kansas City Chief owner, Lamar Hunt who was watching his daughter play with her toy Super Ball, but the name was not meant to be a long lasting name, it was just meant to be a stop gap until the powers that be came up with a more suitable name, however as history has shown, the name stuck.

The official name of the first Super Bowl which took place in 1967 was ‘The NFL-AFL World Championship Game’ but the media did not like the name and thought like most fans it was a mouthful. So the media decided to start referring to the Championship Game as the Super Bowl and in 1969 common sense was seen and the name was changed to ‘Super Bowl’ making it much easier to say.

The first two Super Bowls were won by Green Bay Packers, with the first one being against AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs where they beat them 35-10, fans of opposing teams were left wondering if the team could ever be beaten but the following year their luck ran out when the New York Jets became Super Bowl champions.

In 1970 another major change happened, this time it was the merging of the NFL and AFL into one league with two conferences.

The winner of each Super Bowl receives a trophy named after coaching great Vince Lombardi. Lombardi was the coach for Green Bay Packers who won the first two Super Bowls.

For many years other countries have tried to copy the success of the American Football game, with the UK trying to promote it and generate a huge interest but with English football being the national game, American Football in the UK never really took off. Some hoped that it would generate as much interest as it does in America with some thinking in the future it could become like the world cup with different teams from around the world play each other, but it seems there is only one place where American Football belongs and that is in America.

As always, thanks for reading bet the super bowl. If you’re searching for “superbowl odds” or “superbowl bets“, we hope this is the site that you come to. After all, we try to be your one stop shop for betting on the big game. We post the best odds, prop bets, and rate the best sports books for betting on the Super Bowl, so there is no need to go anywhere else… And now you know 🙂

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Bets and Odds for NFL Wild Card Weekend

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The Line, Spread and Odds for this weekend’s games:

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
Kansas City Chiefs Pick 46 (-110)o
Indianapolis Colts Pick (-110)u

The Chiefs have been awesome this year. If only they weren’t in the same division as the Broncos… The Colts at home not giving up any points looks tempting. It’s a nice line if you like Colts.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
New Orleans Saints +3 (-130) 54 (-110)o
Philadelphia Eagles -3 (+110) (-110)u

Surprised that the Eagles are favored here, don’t be. They’re playing at home and the Saints have been horrible on the road.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
San Diego Chargers +7 (-120) 47 (-110)o
Cincinnati Bengals -7 (EVEN) (-110)u

San Diego sneaked into the playoffs with an overtime win against the Cheif’s 2nd string. It’s really doesn’t inspire much confidence in this team. You can see why the Bengals are favored here.

Team Line/Spread Over/Under Over/Under Odds
San Francisco 49ers -3 (-105) 46½ (-105)o
Green Bay Packers +3 (-115) (-115)u

This could be the bet of the weekend. This line is begging me to bet on the Packers. It’s so rare that you get a home team as an underdog during the playoffs. Sorry 49ers fans, I like Green Bay with the spread. (Of course San Fran can still win by a couple).

And here are some prop bets for the weekend:

Who will record the most Passing Yards?
Drew Brees (NO) QB 3/2drew_brees_super_bowl
Aaron Rodgers (GB) QB 7/2
Andy Dalton (CIN) QB 5/1
Philip Rivers (SD) QB 7/1
Nick Foles (PHI) QB 7/1
Alex Smith (KC) QB 12/1
Andrew Luck (IND) QB 12/1
Colin Kaepernick (SF) QB 12/1

Who will record the most Rushing Yards?
LeSean McCoy (PHI) RB 1/1
Jamaal Charles (KC) RB 2/1
Eddie Lacy (GB) RB 5/1
Ryan Mathews (SD) RB 5/1

Who will record the most Receiving Yards?
A.J. Green (CIN) WR 4/1
Jordy Nelson (GB) WR 5/1
Randall Cobb (GB) WR 6/1
DeSean Jackson (PHI) WR 6/1
Marques Colston (NO) WR 6/1
Jimmy Graham (NO) TE 6/1
Anquan Boldin (SF) WR 9/1
T.Y. Hilton (IND) WR 9/1
Michael Crabtree (SF) WR 15/1
Dwayne Bowe (KC) WR 15/1

NFL Playoff Betting Trends and Tips

You should have an extra edge to handicap for your bets, especially during NFL playoffs. You have to account for past statistics and performances while considering current situation.

A successful handicapping approach relies not only on stats and trends but also on countless football bettors or writers, every team’s hometown newspaper and sweating study of the game films.

Also, lines in the playoffs always tend to be their sharpest. So, betting on underdogs or roadside teams involves greater risk along with higher returns. Thus, you should wager the least of your money to make sure that you have funds to bet in the Superbowl.

Valuable NFL Playoff Betting Tips

Throw Away All Your Biases: It’s inevitable that you have built some biases about various teams during the season, which are sure to change your reactions and bets in the play-off matches. To have a successful betting experience during play-off matches, you should discard all such biases and give a fresh start.

Never Think Beyond Current Round: Play-offs lead to Super bowl, which is the biggest sporting event on the planet. So, unarguably it will rule the minds of people and quite possibly distract you in your current play-off round bets. The piece of advice here is like a coach advices their team, Never look past the current game. So, concentrate on the current game and do not let something pass you by.

NFL playoffsReset Your Goals: Play-off matches are completely different from the regular ones. These play-off games offer a significant opportunity to earn great profits and give much more time to handicap for your each bet. So, make sure to reset your bankroll and place the best bet to reach these re-assessed goals.

Be Choosy: Always be self-disciplined to choose your bets during play-off games. You should place only those bets that give an acceptable extra edge and are entirely in your comfort zone.

 Focus on Match-Ups over Anything Else: Stakes and intensity are too high in play-off games that aches or pains or any thing else carries no significant value. The only thing that should matter to bettors is one to one match-up between players and unit to unit matches between the teams. So, focus on nothing else except these match-ups, while handicapping for your bets.

Consider Reputed Sites For Handicapping: It’s better to handicap on your own for play-off bets but if you need help or guidance never look beyond reputable bettors or sporting sites. Relying on anyone or everyone over the internet for your wagering is sure to end with huge losses.

So, if you are one of the serious punters looking to earn huge cash from NFL. Consider right bets, appropriate wagering amount and above all choose a popular and reputable sporting website.

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Betting on the 2014 Super Bowl, updated odds and props

Odds to win the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIIIcarolina-panthers-cheerleaders
Seattle Seahawks 11/4
Denver Broncos 11/4
San Francisco 49ers 7/1
New England Patriots 9/1
Carolina Panthers 10/1
Green Bay Packers 14/1
Cincinnati Bengals 16/1
Philadelphia Eagles 16/1
New Orleans Saints 22/1
Kansas City Chiefs 25/1
Indianapolis Colts 28/1
San Diego Chargers 40/1

For the last two weeks Seattle was the favorite to win the Super Bowl. Now the Broncos and the Seahawks are tied as the favorites with the lowest odds at 11/4. They’re followed by San Fran at 7/1, the Pats at 9/1 and Cam Newton and the Panthers at 10/1.

Odds to win the 2014 AFC Conference
Denver Broncos 5/7
New England Patriots 7/2
Cincinnati Bengals 7/1
Indianapolis Colts 14/1
Kansas City Chiefs 14/1
San Diego Chargers 18/1

As expected Denver and New England are the favorites here. I think there is value in the Chiefs, but they do play on the road…

Odds to win the 2014 NFC Conference
Seattle Seahawks 10/11
Carolina Panthers 5/1
San Francisco 49ers 5/1
Green Bay Packers 8/1
Philadelphia Eagles 9/1
New Orleans Saints 14/1

The Seahawks and the Panthers are at the top… At 14/1 the Saints might not be a bad bat.

Exact Super Bowl Matchup
Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers 40/1
Cincinnati Bengals vs Green Bay Packers 66/1
Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints 100/1
Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles 75/1
Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers 40/1
Cincinnati Bengals vs Seattle Seahawks 14/1
Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers 9/1
Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers 12/1
Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints 22/1
Denver Broncos vs Philadelphia Eagles 16/1
Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers 9/1
Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks 9/4
Indianapolis Colts vs Carolina Panthers 75/1
Indianapolis Colts vs Green Bay Packers 100/1
Indianapolis Colts vs New Orleans Saints 175/1
Indianapolis Colts vs Philadelphia Eagles 100/1
Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers 75/1
Indianapolis Colts vs Seattle Seahawks 25/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers 75/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs Green Bay Packers 100/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints 175/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles 150/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers 75/1
Kansas City Chiefs vs Seattle Seahawks 25/1
New England Patriots vs Carolina Panthers 25/1
New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers 33/1
New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints 66/1
New England Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles 40/1
New England Patriots vs San Francisco 49ers 25/1
New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks 15/2
San Diego Chargers vs Carolina Panthers 100/1
San Diego Chargers vs Green Bay Packers 150/1
San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints 200/1
San Diego Chargers vs Philadelphia Eagles 150/1
San Diego Chargers vs San Francisco 49ers 100/1
San Diego Chargers vs Seattle Seahawks 33/1

If you wanted to bet a long shot, the match up with the biggest odds is the San Diego Chargers vs New Orleans Saints at 200/1. I doubt it will win, but you could make a killing on it if it came out that way and you bet it.

SUPER BOWL XLVIII – Early Line
AFC +2½ (-105)
NFC -2½ (-115)

Betting on the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is full of excitement and wonder as you watch two of the best teams in the game go against each other. You are going to experience their victory and their loss, and you are going to become invested in every movement made. For some people, this is truer than it is for others. If you are making bets on the game or parts of the event, you are going to be investing financially into the outcome. By doing this can win you a lot of money as well as it may leave you with very little. It is all about how much you know and what the odds are. Use the information out there to your advantage to earn a lot of cash.

New-England-Patriots-CheerleadersOf course, most of the attention for bets is going to be on the game itself. You are betting on which team will win or the scores for the game, or anything else that might happen between the teams. To bet, though, you are going to need to know the Super Bowl odds. Understanding the odds is vital in order to make profitable, successful bets. It is not difficult to learn about the Super Bowl odds, but you do have to look over everything thoroughly. This is especially important when making large bets.

You can also make Super Bowl prop bets, however. These are bets on various other things, mostly the half time show. How will the performer look, what will happen, what weirdness will ensue, or what problems will there be. These bets are usually for fun and are rather simple, but there may still be a lot of money on the line. When making these bets, you need to consider a few things, like common sense and most likely scenarios. Some of the Super Bowl prop bets can be rather strange, and very unlikely to ever happen. Make sure that you use good judgment here since that is all that you have on your side.

Whether you are making Super Bowl prop bets or bets on the actual game, you have to inform yourself. Information is key when trying to profit here, especially with the game and the teams. You have to know the teams’ records, the current status of the players, and the odds with each of them. Knowing more will help you to make informed, accurate bets that are more likely to pay off.

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Tips for betting the Super Bowl, Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos

Betting on the Super Bowl

Betting on the Super Bowl is certainly an American tradition with millions of people placing wagers with each other, their local bookmaker or going online to make a bet. The Super Bowl is easily the biggest sporting event of the year with hundreds of millions of people around the world watching.super-bowl-2014-XLVIII

For most people who gamble on the Super Bowl, this is a friendly bet with a few dollars and perhaps some pride on the line. But for those who want to make the most out of their wager, there are a few tips to follow that can help shape their bet.

Don’t be Overly Influenced by Recent Games

One of the biggest mistakes that most people make when betting on the Super Bowl is only researching the past few games instead of the entire season. Quite often, the team that appears to be on the biggest run does not match that promise during the Super Bowl.

This is because that football in general and the Super Bowl in particular does not carry momentum from one game to the next as well as many other sports like hockey or basketball where the games are only a few days apart. The Super Bowl is two weeks removed from the last game. It pays to research the entire season to see how well teams held up against similar competition or how they played against each other if it happened.

The Underdog is Usually the Better Choice

This is especially true if the point spread is greatly in favor on one team. In most cases, the underdog either wins or stays within the point spread. Studies have shown a tendency of bookmakers to give the favorites more points than they really deserve because most people bet the favorites. There are exceptions of course, but the statistics favor betting on the underdog based on all the previous Super Bowls, especially if the point spread is seven or more.

Go with “The Under”

When betting the Over/Under on the total points scored in the Super Bowl, the odds based on all previous Super Bowls say stick with the under. There may be many reasons for this, but the two week layout can hurt the timing of offenses, meaning that it takes more time in the game before they get their rhythm. For sports betters, the under is generally the better pick.

Prop Bets

We’ll be here the week before the big game to give you the full list of 2014 Super Bowl Prop Bets. There are 100s of props that you can bet on this game, and we’ll have the full list here on the site, with the Super Bowl line  and all other odds offered on this game. We’re essentially your one stop betting shop come February 2, 2014.

Bet Smart

denver-broncos-cheerleaders-boobsIn essence, do not put up your rent money when betting. You should bet with the amount you feel comfortable losing. A good test is how much money are you willing to throw in the street and it won’t affect your finances at all. That is how much you should bet on the Super Bowl.

For all the predicting powers of odds makers, football is actually a very chaotic sport in which a single turnover, injury or screwy play can completely change the momentum of the game, resulting in an outcome that no one could foresee. Consider that in nearly fifty years the Super Bowl has been played, only once, Super Bowl XXXI between the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots did a team win by the exact amount of points the bookmakers predicted.

So, remember to bet smart by doing the research and keeping within your means so that you can make the best Super Bowl bet possible.

Odds to win the 2014 Super Bowl XLVIII
Seattle Seahawks 13/5seattle-sea-girls-seahawks
Denver Broncos 3/1
San Francisco 49ers 13/2
Carolina Panthers 10/1
New England Patriots 10/1
Cincinnati Bengals 16/1
Green Bay Packers 16/1
Philadelphia Eagles 18/1
New Orleans Saints 20/1
Kansas City Chiefs 25/1
Indianapolis Colts 33/1
Chicago Bears 66/1
Miami Dolphins 66/1
Arizona Cardinals 75/1
Baltimore Ravens 75/1
Dallas Cowboys 100/1
San Diego Chargers 100/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 150/1

The Seattle Seahawks are currently the favorites at 13/5. This means that you would have to bet $5 on the Seahawks to win $13. The Denver Broncos (who were the favorites two week ago) have drop to second and are at 3/1 odds. They’re followed closely by the 49ers at 13/2, the Carolina Panthers at 10/1 and the New England Patriots also at 10/1.

If you like any of these teams, now is the time to place your bets as their odds should continue to drop as more teams are eliminated from the playoffs this week. You know that these 5 teams will make the playoffs and have home field advantage for at least 1 game no matter who their opponent is, so you should bet them while their odds are still relatively high.

Odds to win the 2014 AFC Conference
AFC team to make Super Bowl is the winner
Denver Broncos 5/6 denver-broncos-cheerleaders-bikini
New England Patriots 10/3
Cincinnati Bengals 15/2
Kansas City Chiefs 12/1
Indianapolis Colts 14/1
Miami Dolphins 28/1
Baltimore Ravens 33/1
San Diego Chargers 33/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 66/1

Odds to win the 2014 NFC Conference
NFC team to make Super Bowl is the winner
Seattle Seahawks 1/1
San Francisco 49ers 4/1
Carolina Panthers 11/2
Green Bay Packers 9/1
New Orleans Saints 11/1
Philadelphia Eagles 11/1
Chicago Bears 33/1
Arizona Cardinals 50/1
Dallas Cowboys 50/1

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