Super Bowl XLIII Betting Preview
This Super Bowl XLIII betting preview featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals on
Sunday, 6:25 pm Eastern - NBC is courtesy of our friends at SBG Global
SBG Global Opening Line: Steelers - 7 , Total 47
The Pittsburgh Steelers will try and win their record sixth NFL title as they play the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday. The Steelers definitely have the experience edge against the Cardinals who are playing in their first ever Super Bowl but one area that they don't is at quarterback. Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will be playing in his third Super Bowl, having won one and lost one as quarterback of the St. Louis Rams. His counterpart, Ben Roethlisberger will be playing in his second Super Bowl, having won Super Bowl XL just a few years ago.
SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers on the Road.
Warner threw for 30 touchdowns and 4,583 yards this season, leading the Cardinals to the NFC West title and three straight upset victories in this year's playoffs. One of the key matchups in the Super Bowl will be Arizona's 4th ranked offense against Pittsburgh's top ranked defense. The Steelers did not allow a 300-yard passer all season. They will definitely get tested by Warner and his talented receivers led by All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald who has already set a postseason record with 419 yards. "Larry Fitzgerald is quite simply, the best receiver in the world down the field in one-on-one situations," Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said. "If we're to be successful in Tampa, we need to limit the number of times we're downfield with him one-on-one. Invariably, he's going to come up with the football. The (video) tape tells us that." Last year in Arizona, the Steelers lost 21-14 to the Cardinals and Fitzgerald had 10 catches for 120 yards.
On the other side of the ball the Steelers are happy that wide receiver Hines Ward will be in the game. "I don't have a brace on, I'm walking around fine," Ward said, "I'm not going to be 100 percent; I'm not going to trick anybody. But I think I'm going to be able to go out there and perform like I'm used to."
Here are the NFL betting stats for Sunday's game. The Steelers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 playoff games. The Steelers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
The Cardinals are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on grass. The Cardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games.
The Over is 7-1 in the Steelers last 8 playoff games as a favorite. The Over is 12-2 in the Steelers last 14 playoff games.
SBG Global Current Line: Steelers - 7 , Total 46.5
The Over is 38-13 in the Cardinals last 51 games as an underdog. The Over is 23-8 in the Cardinals last 31 games on grass. The Over is 35-16 in the Cardinals last 51 games overall.
Up to 165% in Total Bonuses from SBG Global!
50% Casino Deposit Bonus
50% Re-Up Casino Bonus
30% Initial Deposit Bonus
20% Buddy Referral
10% Casino Rebate
5% Horse Rebate
