Anticipation for Super Bowl XLVI is reaching a fever pitch for die-hard fans and casual observers alike. Next Sunday’s game is a classic matchup between two of the league’s most explosive offenses — each featuring elite quarterbacks with a championship victory already on their resume.

However, what’s likely driving the anticipation for this game is the memory of Super Bowl 42.  A miraculous grab by David Tyree and a late touchdown pass from Eli Manning to Plaxico Burress helped lead the Giants to their first Super Bowl victory since 1991 and denied the Patriots from recording the second undefeated season in league history.  Continue Reading...

New England opened as a 3.5-point favorite at the market-setting sportsbooks for Super Bowl XLVI against New York.

Shortly after opening, Giants money flooded the market, pushing the line from 3.5 (and even 4 at some Vegas casinos) down to 3 at most sportsbooks.

Surprisingly, while CRIS, Pinnacle and Olympic have all hung onto 3 with extra juice, 5Dimes has moved through the key number of 3 and currently has the Patriots at -2.5 (-120).

Early NFL Betting Trends data shows that 61% of spread wagers have taken New York, which coincides with the line movement we’ve seen so far.  Continue Reading...