Super Bowl line moves: Odds move to key number

The odds for Super Bowl XLIII have only been posted for five days and sportsbooks already have the numbers on the move.

The line for the February 1 showdown between the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers has moved from its opening number of 6.5 in favor of the AFC's Steelers to -7 as of Wednesday.

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Online sportsbook Logans.com was one of the many spots moving to a touchdown during the past two days. They opened with the spread at seven points but dropped it to 6.5 points. But with 68 percent of bettors on Pittsburgh, their oddsmakers jumped back to the key number.

Logans.com sportsbook manager Michael Perry says many customers are either buying or selling points, teasing the Steelers to -6 and the Cardinals to -7.5 in fear of the Super Bowl result landing on the seven points.

Books are also worried about the possibility of a push on the biggest betting day of the year.

“If the game lands on seven, that will be a brutal result for books,” says Perry.

In Las Vegas, sportsbooks and casinos like the MGM Mirage didn't bother with the half points and opened the spread at a touchdown. According to Jeff Stoneback, sportsbook director at MGM, they've taken relatively even action with a slight lean towards underdog Arizona in the first few days of betting.

Stoneback says with the spread at seven points, many bettors will wait to see if the line jumps a half point in either direction. He doesn't expect the majority of money to pour in until after the bye weekend and hasn't taken any sharp plays as of Wednesday afternoon.

The total at many books has also moved in recent days. Action has taken it from its opening post of 47 point to 46.5. The Mirage has remained steady on the 47-point opening total but admits that the majority of past Super Bowl total wagers have come in on the under.

“Usually in big games like this, bettors want to see scoring and pound the over,” says Stoneback. “But in recent Super Bowls, we've seen a lot of attention on the under.”

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Posted by Fathomable
4 years ago

Cardinal D has stepped up this season. Actually impressed me. Hard to see them as SB champs, but it very well could happen. Warner should be able to keep them calm.
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Posted by Cooler999
4 years ago

This game reminds me a lot of the Superbowl between the Raiders and the Bucs. Chucky had coached the Raiders the year before, and knew EVERYTHING that they were going to throw at them. I remember Chucky's linebacker coming up to him during the game after an interception and saying " Theres nothing there doing that you didn't cover coach". "It's like were in there huddle" Maybe, just maybe Wisenhunt might have them just as ready, as a former coach of the Steelers. It's just ignorant to say it's going to be a blowout, and Zona has no chance. IMO
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Posted by foxybrown
4 years ago

My 2 cents worth...Pittsburgh wins by 10 or more! Pittsburgh is more balanced in every area, except for passing on offense. Pittsburgh will show why their the number 1 defense in the NFL. All the backers of the Cardinals, we'll see a lot of 3 and outs, if Warner doesn't throw a couple of INT's. The Cardinal's won't be able to run and will be one dimensional for the STEELERS!!!!!! We may even see Matt Leinart take the field, before it's over! The Cardinals will need more than Warner to Fitzgerald to win this game! My money will be all over the Steelers to cover and cover big!!!! The sencond half of Philly game, showed that Arizona can be stopped! This will happen the entire game, this Sunday, won't be surprised to see many T.V's turned off at half time. Steelers with big lead and Cardinals wandering what hit them. Not saying cardinals can't score, just saying that Steelers score more... Prediction: Rooney's 37, Bidwell's 13
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Posted by boha
4 years ago

Probably take a little flak but I miss the hoodie. Even with the new and improved Cardinals, New England by at least 14. Pittsburgh lucky to have won and covered last weekend. A more experienced Flacco may have been enough. Still felt the penalty called on dipstick Daren Stone at 6:40 of the fourth quarter moving the BALT possession from their own forty to their own thirteen was the most critical play of the game save the ultimate INT and touchdown by Polamalu three plays later. It was all set up for an exciting finish for the Ravens and for my Baltimore and under. But no cigar!
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Posted by fastmoney
4 years ago

TAKE THE CARDS AND OVER
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Posted by mrusso
4 years ago

buzzcat, the game is still a ways away, but we're expecting some good weather in the next couple of days, next week should be real nice. Been pretty cold last couple of days(for Tampa), it got into the high 20's last night, but really should be some good weather for the game. Thankfully, we don't get too much rain this time of year. Bet2cover, with you, we know what type of team wins the big game, regardless of the sport, it's usually the strong defensive team, i.e PITT 2006, TAMPA BAY 2003, BALTIMORE 2001, and the list goes on... You're right it won't be any different for the Super Bowl again. Best of luck to all!!!
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Posted by Mr803
4 years ago

Both teams will come out with some trick plays....Cards keep it close...
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Posted by baller9566
4 years ago

yeah 49-7 seems way to much but i think the cards are a good cinderella team here they handily scored points on the 3rd best defense in the league and also the hotteset team the eagles! pittsburgh will not win by more than 3. boldin superbowl mvp? lol GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO BET ON THIS GAME 27-14 LOL WARNER WILL HAVE AT LEAST 3 TOUCHS IN THIS ONE ALONE!
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Posted by jmw59
4 years ago

49-7! Man, that's stout.
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Posted by BET2COVER
4 years ago

Like always Defense wins championships and this will be no different...Don't overthink this one...Take Pitt -7 and enjoy the last bet of football season....27-14
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Posted by Buzzcat
4 years ago

Anyone seen the 10-day forecast for Tampa?
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Posted by El_Handicapper
4 years ago

I agree this game will be no contest. Revenge is sweet and the Wiz will crush the Steelers for passing him over and giving his head coach job to someone who is "politically correct" but has NO other qualifications for the job. Tublin inherited this team from Cowher and has made no improvements or significant changes. Cards and Over 49-7
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Posted by RATZRUS
4 years ago

this game is already in the books>>>the outcome is not in doubt>>>>its already a done deal>>>>i will give you the winner next week on pick/roll
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Posted by baller9566
4 years ago

why does everyone keep doggin on the cardinals? have yall forgot that wisenhunt is fron the steelers he knows how it works man and his defense aint no box behind defense thats just gonna roll over and get beat by DD to pittsburgh mediocre offense! the books are in for a bad day on this one cards will either win striaght up or they will only lose by a field goal> best of luck to everyone betting steelers are playing in the cardinals atmosphere here allot of points on this one 30-28 Cardinals wisenhunt will have these guys ready for the curtain!
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Posted by jmw59
4 years ago

Steelers by DD's IMO
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Posted by beanamus
4 years ago

This game will not be decided by a touchdown. The books have nothing to worry about.
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