Early Super Bowl Lines Are Available - And Beatable

Just because we aren't even past the conference playoffs in the NFL yet doesn't mean that you can't be looking towards the Super Bowl. There are only four teams left, so there are only four different possible Super Bowl match-ups to consider and handicap. All of the sportsbooks are offering a wide range of bets for you to make for the big game. As you should do in every betting situation, the thing to do is to search the available bets to find any value that is out there.

The most common bet, and the easiest to consider, is a straight bet on which team will win the Super Bowl. To consider if those bets make sense you first have to understand what they are. They are essentially a parlay - you are betting on the outcome of two games because your team can't win the Super Bowl if they don't first win their conference game. The first check you need to make, then, is that the bets are paying at least what a two team parlay would - 2.6/1. At that price you are sacrificing a house edge of 10 percent, so you likely wouldn't want to accept odds that force you to give up even more of an edge. Both of the AFC teams, then, are pretty bad value at this time. The Colts are typically available at 8/5, or 1.6/1, while the Patriots are at 9/4, or 2.25/1, so both teams are fairly significant underlays. On the other hand, bettors who have faith in the NFC can find excellent value. The Bears are at 7/2, or 3.5/1, while the Saints are the longest shots on the board at 9/2, or 4.5/1. In both of those cases you would have a significant advantage over the house over the long term.

At some books, including Bodog, you can bet on which two teams will meet in the Super Bowl. This, again, is a parlay, only this time it is a parlay of the two Conference games. Like the earlier bet it is also a sucker bet in some cases. If Indianapolis wins the AFC, then the bet will be lousy regardless of the NFC winner. The Bears and the Colts would pay 8/5, while the Saints and the Colts pays 9/4. Not only are you sacrificing a good deal of your edge to the house, but you are also currently accepting a lower payout in both cases than you would if you were to play a moneyline parlay on the two games, even though that is exactly the same bet. In other words, the sportsbooks would love for you to make these bets all day.

By shopping around and looking at some of the more creative and bizarre Super Bowl prop bets you can sometimes find circumstances where you can find a bit more value for your preferred bet. Say, for example, that you were confident that the Super Bowl winner was going to be either Indianapolis or Chicago. The Colts are at 8/5 in futures betting, and the Bears are at 7/2. If you don't have a particular preference between those two teams, then the smartest move would be to dutch those two teams so that you make the same profit regardless of which one of those two teams win. Dutching those two teams with a total bet of $100 would provide a profit of almost $65 if one of them hoists the trophy. BetCRIS has a prop bet that allows you to bet on whether an African American coach will win the Super Bowl. The two teams with African American coaches are, of course, the Colts and the Bears. The current odds on this happening are -140. That means that a $100 bet in this case returns more than $71 in profit. The prop bet pays almost seven percent more than the futures bets would with identical risk.

BetCRIS will let you not only bet that any of the four teams will win the Super Bowl, but you can also bet that any of the four teams will not win it. The potential payoffs are very low - the Colts offer the highest payoff at -165, while the Bears are the lowest at -640 - but the bets could offer another way for you to squeeze out more profit if you are very confident in your opinion. If you are sure that Tom Brady will win his fourth ring, for example, then you could grab a few extra bucks by betting that Indianapolis won't win. The bet probably wouldn't make sense in most situations, but it's another option for action.

If you aren't interested in shopping around and looking for value, then maybe you just want to gamble. There are several prop bets out there already that will scratch your gambling itch, and many more will come along before kick off. Do you feel like you have a good sense of the coin toss? You can bet on whether the toss will come out heads or tails. Both sides are at -105, so you would be better off to bet with the buddies you are watching the game with. You can also bet on which team will win the coin toss, and whether the winning team will choose to kick or receive. That all means that an unlucky degenerate could be down three units before the game even begins.

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NFL Team Snuggies and Snuggie Blankets Available

NFL Snuggie blankets are soaring in popularity and it shouldn't be surprised. Snuggies in general have been one of the hottest selling items over the past six months to a year, and everybody is still grabbing them up at record numbers.

From this popularity there has been the creation of new types of Snuggies, such as college Snuggies as well. College team Snuggies showcase your favorite university, with their logo repeated all over the blanket in a pattern. The blanket itself will also be in an appropriate team color.

There are dozens of different universities showcased, including from the major conferences like the SEC and the Big 12 and smaller conferences such as the WAC, Sun Belt and MAC. So you can find schools like Florida, LSU and Notre Dame, along with Boise State and other smaller, mid-majors as well. They can even be enjoyed by people that aren't huge sports fans, because they are college Snuggies in general, and if you attended the university you'll want to represent your school even if you don't watch the games.

These college Snuggies actually hit the scene before NFL Snuggie blankets did. But they are now available for your favorite NFL team as well. However, there is one very important thing that you should keep in mind.

NFL Snuggie blankets are actually produced and licensed under a different name, known as the NFL Huddler. These are the exact same thing as NFL team Snuggies, only the brand name is different. They are the same exact design and offer the same features and benefits. Plus, you can pick one up for a great low price of $20 or less if you look in the right places.

They are a fantastic way to showcase your pride and support for your team. Like the college Snuggies, they feature the logo and team name in a pattern all over the blanket, and will be in the team color as well.

They are great for getting comfy and watching television around the house, but they can also be taken with you to the game. So whether you're tailgating in the parking lot or watching in the stands during a cold evening, you'll always be warm and you'll still be able to be rooting for your team the way that you should be.

NFL Snuggies are going to be hot selling items for quite some time to come, joining the ranks of the college Snuggie blankets as very popular items for sports fans everywhere. But remember, when you purchase an NFL Snuggie blanket you may really be purchasing an NFL Huddler!

If you're looking for a great way to show your team pride or you want to purchase the perfect gift for a friend or family member, then consider NFL Snuggies! For less than $20 you can bring one of these awesome team items home today, and you can also find college team Snuggies to add to your collection as well!