IMO, the number one reason why many underdogs cover in the SB is because of dominance on the defensive side of the ball by the underdog.
Doesn't the public love to see TDs and offensive dominance more? A TD is the equivalent of the home run in baseball...nothing like it to get the adrenaline rushing through the veins.
IMO, the number one reason why many underdogs cover in the SB is because of dominance on the defensive side of the ball by the underdog.
Doesn't the public love to see TDs and offensive dominance more? A TD is the equivalent of the home run in baseball...nothing like it to get the adrenaline rushing through the veins.
My opinion is that underdogs in general have a superior role and success rate (malcolm gladwell theory, david v goliath) due to under-estimating and dismissing their real power along with additional pressure on the front runner by being in the spotlight.
I also think that there's a hype factor that causes skewed evaluation, often overlooking key critical components.
My opinion is that underdogs in general have a superior role and success rate (malcolm gladwell theory, david v goliath) due to under-estimating and dismissing their real power along with additional pressure on the front runner by being in the spotlight.
I also think that there's a hype factor that causes skewed evaluation, often overlooking key critical components.
This is a recent trend. God how old are you people. I feel like I am talking to kids. The 80's and early 90's was full of dominant teams blowing other teams out in the SB: Niners, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, etc...yeah, there were some surprises but not many.
Parity has changed things and teams are a lot closer in talent, giving you more value on the dogs and resulting in closer games.
This is a recent trend. God how old are you people. I feel like I am talking to kids. The 80's and early 90's was full of dominant teams blowing other teams out in the SB: Niners, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, etc...yeah, there were some surprises but not many.
Parity has changed things and teams are a lot closer in talent, giving you more value on the dogs and resulting in closer games.
IMO, the number one reason why many underdogs cover in the SB is because of dominance on the defensive side of the ball by the underdog.
Doesn't the public love to see TDs and offensive dominance more? A TD is the equivalent of the home run in baseball...nothing like it to get the adrenaline rushing through the veins.
Anyone else care to weigh in?
Pretty much this, offense puts butts in seats, but defense wins championships.
It's always offense that the experts talk about and never acknowledge the defense: Newton is going to score 50 million on a past his prime Manning, Manning's top O is going to roll that game manager Wilson, Patriots top O will score tons over skittish Eli, Kaepernick is going to run all over "not elite" Flacco, The greatest show on turf is going to light the scoreboard on this nobody Tom Brady. And so on...
If the Patriots had any other jerseys on, they would be the underdogs in this spot. Only because of Bellichick, Brady, and being "The Patriots" are they getting respect for their defense.
IMO, the number one reason why many underdogs cover in the SB is because of dominance on the defensive side of the ball by the underdog.
Doesn't the public love to see TDs and offensive dominance more? A TD is the equivalent of the home run in baseball...nothing like it to get the adrenaline rushing through the veins.
Anyone else care to weigh in?
Pretty much this, offense puts butts in seats, but defense wins championships.
It's always offense that the experts talk about and never acknowledge the defense: Newton is going to score 50 million on a past his prime Manning, Manning's top O is going to roll that game manager Wilson, Patriots top O will score tons over skittish Eli, Kaepernick is going to run all over "not elite" Flacco, The greatest show on turf is going to light the scoreboard on this nobody Tom Brady. And so on...
If the Patriots had any other jerseys on, they would be the underdogs in this spot. Only because of Bellichick, Brady, and being "The Patriots" are they getting respect for their defense.
To me the draw of a football game was a battle of strength, last one standing etc. Even with the pts scored in today's game which is fine I still enjoy hard fought old school game in a SB.
To me the draw of a football game was a battle of strength, last one standing etc. Even with the pts scored in today's game which is fine I still enjoy hard fought old school game in a SB.
This is a recent trend. God how old are you people. I feel like I am talking to kids. The 80's and early 90's was full of dominant teams blowing other teams out in the SB: Niners, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, etc...yeah, there were some surprises but not many.
Parity has changed things and teams are a lot closer in talent, giving you more value on the dogs and resulting in closer games.
lol yeah i was looking from 1967-1996, the favourite won ATS like 21-9 or something, and since then its been 5-12 i think.
This is a recent trend. God how old are you people. I feel like I am talking to kids. The 80's and early 90's was full of dominant teams blowing other teams out in the SB: Niners, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, etc...yeah, there were some surprises but not many.
Parity has changed things and teams are a lot closer in talent, giving you more value on the dogs and resulting in closer games.
lol yeah i was looking from 1967-1996, the favourite won ATS like 21-9 or something, and since then its been 5-12 i think.
You seem to be saying that the public's perception is that the Pats are the superior team because the book made them the favorite?
The wrong team is favored because it is crystal clear in your mind that Atlanta will dominate?
Perhaps you are correct, though I don't see it that way.
Hmmm...I felt that the line would be Pats -6 and I am not a fan of either team. I am not a hater of either team.
I am not criticizing but just trying to understand your thought process...bol today.
I must admit though, I cannot understand for the life of me how any Atlanta backer can disregard the holes in that Falcon defense.
Yeah, they are young and getting better on D...how did that work out for Pittsburgh a few weeks ago?
i agree i thought it would be -6.5 pats. but i think the bets would come in lopsided for atl. spotting the #1 offence a TD essentially? that seems crazy. the funny thing is, and i don't know if i'm correct to believe this, but if vegas really believed that the pats would win by a TD, then they would have taken the lopsided action on ATL +6.5? or would that be too risky?
You seem to be saying that the public's perception is that the Pats are the superior team because the book made them the favorite?
The wrong team is favored because it is crystal clear in your mind that Atlanta will dominate?
Perhaps you are correct, though I don't see it that way.
Hmmm...I felt that the line would be Pats -6 and I am not a fan of either team. I am not a hater of either team.
I am not criticizing but just trying to understand your thought process...bol today.
I must admit though, I cannot understand for the life of me how any Atlanta backer can disregard the holes in that Falcon defense.
Yeah, they are young and getting better on D...how did that work out for Pittsburgh a few weeks ago?
i agree i thought it would be -6.5 pats. but i think the bets would come in lopsided for atl. spotting the #1 offence a TD essentially? that seems crazy. the funny thing is, and i don't know if i'm correct to believe this, but if vegas really believed that the pats would win by a TD, then they would have taken the lopsided action on ATL +6.5? or would that be too risky?
i agree i thought it would be -6.5 pats. but i think the bets would come in lopsided for atl. spotting the #1 offence a TD essentially? that seems crazy. the funny thing is, and i don't know if i'm correct to believe this, but if vegas really believed that the pats would win by a TD, then they would have taken the lopsided action on ATL +6.5? or would that be too risky?
You might be correct, IMO had the opening line been Pats -6 or -6.5...my notion is that this would make for equal action on both sides.
With a bigger NE line it might have made the Atlanta bettors think twice about unloading big money on them...it would have made the public reluctant about taking the Falcons on the money-line.
The short line makes it appear that both teams are of equal talent.
That Atlanta defense to me can be had...can they stop the rush or the pass? The brain trust of New England is top notch...all signs point to the Patriots for me at least.
i agree i thought it would be -6.5 pats. but i think the bets would come in lopsided for atl. spotting the #1 offence a TD essentially? that seems crazy. the funny thing is, and i don't know if i'm correct to believe this, but if vegas really believed that the pats would win by a TD, then they would have taken the lopsided action on ATL +6.5? or would that be too risky?
You might be correct, IMO had the opening line been Pats -6 or -6.5...my notion is that this would make for equal action on both sides.
With a bigger NE line it might have made the Atlanta bettors think twice about unloading big money on them...it would have made the public reluctant about taking the Falcons on the money-line.
The short line makes it appear that both teams are of equal talent.
That Atlanta defense to me can be had...can they stop the rush or the pass? The brain trust of New England is top notch...all signs point to the Patriots for me at least.
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