Super Bowl Odds: Best bets against the spread
By Brad Rowland
What are the best bets for Super Bowl XLIX?
Happy Sunday! The “big game” is here, and with that, the mecca of sports handicapping takes center stage. Obviously, the football will be played in Glendale, Arizona, but much of the country will be focused both Las Vegas and off-shore, as bookmakers accept an incredible volume of action on the side, total and numerous props. In short, this is like Christmas for any football fan who follows the Vegas side of the game, and we certainly fall into that category.
As always, “fade the public” is the general principle of this column, and if there is anything to indicate that the “sharper” investment leads toward one direction, we will often be the first to pounce on it, even if it requires some ignorance to reality and public perception. Before we get to the picks for this week, let’s look at where we stand for the season (after a scorching hot playoff period), keeping in mind that Super Bowl Sunday will wrap things up for the campaign.
- Last week: 3-1
- Season: 51-44-2
With that out of the way, let’s take a look at the selections!
Note: All proposition bets courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas.
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