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Forget the spread. Gambling911.com has said it over and over again. If the Steelers are going to win, they are going to win big. But if the Arizona Cardinals team we have witnessed in recent weeks shows up to the 2009 Super Bowl, they can win it all - outright!
This is important for gamblers to keep in mind.
The money line at betED.com for example was listed at +215 for the Arizona Cardinals. The payout would be a sweet $215 for every $100 bet.
This is among the most lopsided wagers heading into the 2009 Super Bowl. Over 85 percent of those betting the money line were on the Cardinals.
Michael Salfino of Michigan Live thinks the Cardinals have a shot, though he's leaning more towards Arizona being able to cover and Pittsburgh winning by around 5 or 6 points.
"If we look at all plays, the Steelers are still first but their advantage over the Cardinals shrinks to a half-yard per game. Pittsburgh is a poor running team, as are the Cardinals. But Arizona knows this and emphasizes the pass much more than does Pittsburgh. The Steelers aren't a good passing team, either, because they can't protect the QB (29th in sack percentage allowed and 11th out of 12 playoff teams this postseason).
"The Cardinals yielded 36 passing TDs in the regular season and then were demolished by Donovan McNabb and the Eagles in the last 20 minutes in Arizona. For Ben Roethlisberger to take advantage, he'll need a reasonably healthy Hines Ward (knee) and time to throw.
"Arizona will get about 400 yards of offense like the Chargers did and about 25 points. So the Steelers are going to need to attack. But that's not their game given their pass-protection woes."
Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
