Conference Championship Point Spreads (1 Viewer)

[Evilgrin 72]

GB -3 at CHI

PIT - 3.5 vs NYJ

 

[Mario Kart]

Green Bay and not touching the AFC.

 

[The General]

Green Bay and Steelers.

 

[otello]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

 

[Grid71]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

GB -3 at CHIPIT - 3.5 vs NYJ

I'd take both favorites there.Which means I'll take Chi over NYJ in the bowl.

 

[fsufan]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

 

[IvanKaramazov]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

I get the joke and all, but as a Bills fan, let me say that losing Super Bowls every year was heaven compared to the past decade of ineptitude. Until your team has been in the toilet for a prolonged period, it's easy to lose perspective.

 

[Grid71]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

I get the joke and all, but as a Bills fan, let me say that losing Super Bowls every year was heaven compared to the past decade of ineptitude. Until your team has been in the toilet for a prolonged period, it's easy to lose perspective.

That 4 year run may never be duplicated. It was amazing and a crime that they didn't win at least 1 of them. Norwood - I'm looking at you.

 

[The Man Who Met Andy Griffith]

The pack with three straight road playoff games, and not underdogs for any of them. Has that ever happened before?

 

[Man In The Box]

The pack with three straight road playoff games, and not underdogs for any of them. Has that ever happened before?

They were underdogs vs. Philly. And Atlanta.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

I get the joke and all, but as a Bills fan, let me say that losing Super Bowls every year was heaven compared to the past decade of ineptitude. Until your team has been in the toilet for a prolonged period, it's easy to lose perspective.

That 4 year run may never be duplicated. It was amazing and a crime that they didn't win at least 1 of them. Norwood - I'm looking at you.

I was at that game. From my side view it looked like he made it. I thought "Wow, they won on a last-second field-goal." Then the Giants start celebrating and I realize he missed it. Oops.

I might be the only person on the planet who has lived in an alternate reality where the Buffalo Bills won a Super Bowl. It was maybe three seconds, but I know what that strange, uninhabited world is like.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

The pack with three straight road playoff games, and not underdogs for any of them. Has that ever happened before?

They were underdogs vs. Philly. And Atlanta.

Okay, but besides them his statement is true...

 

[Fensalk]

I'd give the Jets 3.5.

In the NFC, I expect a close game. I'll just take whatever points I'm given so I'll take Chicago and the 3 points.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm making GB -3 my lock of the new millennium.

 

[shadyridr]

The pack with three straight road playoff games, and not underdogs for any of them. Has that ever happened before?

They were underdogs vs. Philly. And Atlanta.

 

[Grid71]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

I get the joke and all, but as a Bills fan, let me say that losing Super Bowls every year was heaven compared to the past decade of ineptitude. Until your team has been in the toilet for a prolonged period, it's easy to lose perspective.

That 4 year run may never be duplicated. It was amazing and a crime that they didn't win at least 1 of them. Norwood - I'm looking at you.

I was at that game. From my side view it looked like he made it. I thought "Wow, they won on a last-second field-goal." Then the Giants start celebrating and I realize he missed it. Oops.

I might be the only person on the planet who has lived in an alternate reality where the Buffalo Bills won a Super Bowl. It was maybe three seconds, but I know what that strange, uninhabited world is like.

Wow! You had the improbability drive set to max that day.Seriously though, that rush is awesome and I'm glad you got to feel it. The first 3 seconds are the best part anyhow.

 

[Ghost Rider]

What are the current odds to win the Super Bowl? I would think GB and Pittsburgh would both be either 2-1 or 3-2, with the Bears and Jets both around 4-1 or 5-1.

Edit: Okay, just found them online:

- Chicago Bears +500 (5-1)

- Green Bay Packers +140 (7-5)

- New York Jets +300 (3-1)

- Pittsburgh Steelers +250 (5-2)

 

[Man In The Box]

From Sportsbetting.com:

Chicago Bears 4/1

New York Jets 3/1

Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1

Green Bay Packers 11/10

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

From Sportsbetting.com: Chicago Bears 4/1 New York Jets 3/1 Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1 Green Bay Packers 11/10

That gb number is crazy

 

[JD8p]

Yeah...basically even money to leave the sports book with the field?

No thanks.

 

[Man In The Box]

From Sportsbetting.com: Chicago Bears 4/1 New York Jets 3/1 Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1 Green Bay Packers 11/10

That gb number is crazy

Yep. After the games, I was looking forward to getting a nice number with GB. It didn't happen. Future Super Bowl line is AFC-1.

 

[massraider]

Those are interesting lines.

I would pound the Steelers and Pack at that line, and I think most people will. Vegas might take a bath on this one.

 

[Fear The Turtle]

GB -3 at CHIPIT - 3.5 vs NYJ

Sportsbook has both games at -3. Bets have been placed.

 

[Man In The Box]

GB -3 at CHIPIT - 3.5 vs NYJ

Sportsbook has both games at -3. Bets have been placed.

-3 (-130) for both. If you like the dogs, Sportsbetting has both at +3.5 (-110).

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

Wow! You had the improbability drive set to max that day.Seriously though, that rush is awesome and I'm glad you got to feel it. The first 3 seconds are the best part anyhow.

I'm not a Buffalo fan or a New York fan. Just had an opportunity to go to a Super Bowl. So it wasn't even something special for me. Just "Oh, that's interesting." I had no idea I was going on that journey alone, though. I felt bad they never won one, but four straight Super Bowls is amazing.

 

[Sweet Love]

From Sportsbetting.com: Chicago Bears 4/1 New York Jets 3/1 Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1 Green Bay Packers 11/10

I know nothing about betting, lines, etc., but I find it interesting that GB is the favorite, by far, to win the SB, yet the AFC and NFC championship games are only a 3 point spread each. Is that because GB is favored over the home team (so really like a 6 point spread due to the fact that the home team usually gets 3 more points)?

 

[massraider]

From Sportsbetting.com: Chicago Bears 4/1 New York Jets 3/1 Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1 Green Bay Packers 11/10

I know nothing about betting, lines, etc., but I find it interesting that GB is the favorite, by far, to win the SB, yet the AFC and NFC championship games are only a 3 point spread each. Is that because GB is favored over the home team (so really like a 6 point spread due to the fact that the home team usually gets 3 more points)?

The biggest reason is probably because GB is probably thought to have the easiest route to the big game. Any of the other three teams would probably be the Super Bowl favorite if they were playing Chicago. This is just based on public perception, BTW, no disrespect to Chicago.

 

[ceo3west]

Everyone seems to think the Packers are a lock here. Laying 3 points on the road against a division rival? No thanks.

 

[The Man Who Met Andy Griffith]

The pack with three straight road playoff games, and not underdogs for any of them. Has that ever happened before?

They were underdogs vs. Philly. And Atlanta.

For some reason I thought both were picks.

 

[Rounders]

Over-Unders?

(I'm at work and can't see them)

 

[JD8p]

44 for the Bears - Packers

38.5 for the Steelers - Jets

 

[ceo3west]

both games now at -3.5 on bodog

 

[todisco1]

I think Chicago is going to be much tougher than people expect.

 

[Sinrman]

GB -3 at CHIPIT - 3.5 vs NYJ

I'd take both favorites there.Which means I'll take Chi over NYJ in the bowl.

I, too, like the two favorites in this. So that of course means everyone should take the underdogs and run with it...

 

[Godsbrother]

I prefer the championship games to the super bowl. There, I said it.

So do the Bills.

I get the joke and all, but as a Bills fan, let me say that losing Super Bowls every year was heaven compared to the past decade of ineptitude. Until your team has been in the toilet for a prolonged period, it's easy to lose perspective.

Us Pirates fans share your pain. I would be thrilled if the Pirates could post a winning record and break 18 years of losing. Even .500 would be a welcome break.Back on subject I don't think I would touch either of those games.

 

[Premier]

Those are interesting lines. I would pound the Steelers and Pack at that line, and I think most people will. Vegas might take a bath on this one.

Vegas doesn't take baths on the NFL (or anything, actually). I can assure you of that.

 

[Rounders]

44 for the Bears - Packers38.5 for the Steelers - Jets

Thanks.My early gut feeling is to take the Jets and the points. Other than that, not sure I like anything else.

 

[Stillers Jr.]

All the Green Bay love has me skittish. I wouldn't be shocked to see da Bears win.

Steelers -3.5 is probably what I'd do if you had a gun to my head...but I don't love either game.

I would however do a 6pt 3 way teaser for 10,000 units

Jets +9.5

Bears +9

Steelers / Jets O/U - OVER 32.5

 

[Gadabout]

Playing both Chicago and NY on the money line.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I'm making GB -3 my lock of the new millennium.

I'm making Chicago +3 my lock.GB wins 17- 16

 

[BassNBrew]

All the Green Bay love has me skittish. I wouldn't be shocked to see da Bears win.Steelers -3.5 is probably what I'd do if you had a gun to my head...but I don't love either game.I would however do a 6pt 3 way teaser for 10,000 unitsJets +9.5Bears +9Steelers / Jets O/U - OVER 32.5

Compensating for a small unit eh.

 

[CalBear]

+10.5 was ridiculous for Seattle to be giving up at home, and +3.5 at home for the Bears is nearly as ridiculous. They're a good team, playing a championship game at home. Green Bay might be better, but not that much better. It should be a pick 'em line.

 

[J-Dawg]

I'm totally clueless on point spreads but want to lay some money down on the Super Bowl and trying to be somewhat educated before that happens. (Going to Vegas for the first week of Feb.) If a team is -3 or -whatever, do they need to win by 4 for example for that bet to be considered a win? Or if you bet on the underdog, does that mean that 3 points get added to their final score so if they lose by 2, you still get a WIN because the +3 would have them winning by 1?

Also, how do the pay-outs work for stuff like this?

Sorry for the totally n00b questions, just something I'm starting to take an interest in and I don't want to look completely stupid when I'm down in Vegas.

 

[massraider]

I'm totally clueless on point spreads but want to lay some money down on the Super Bowl and trying to be somewhat educated before that happens. (Going to Vegas for the first week of Feb.) If a team is -3 or -whatever, do they need to win by 4 for example for that bet to be considered a win? Or if you bet on the underdog, does that mean that 3 points get added to their final score so if they lose by 2, you still get a WIN because the +3 would have them winning by 1?

Yes and yes.

Also, how do the pay-outs work for stuff like this?Sorry for the totally n00b questions, just something I'm starting to take an interest in and I don't want to look completely stupid when I'm down in Vegas.

On a straight bet, just betting money on a game, there is a 10 percent 'vig' or 'juice' on the bet. You bet 110 to win 100, 220 to win 200, etc. For a game like the Super Bowl, there will also be a sheet of prop bets on the game. Prop bets, or proposition bets, are bets on other stuff. Over/Under on number of rushing yards player X gets, or who scores the first TD, etc. They are considered sucker bets, but if you want to have fun with it, and want to throw some 50 dollar bets on weird stuff, it can be a lot of fun.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

I'm totally clueless on point spreads but want to lay some money down on the Super Bowl and trying to be somewhat educated before that happens. (Going to Vegas for the first week of Feb.) If a team is -3 or -whatever, do they need to win by 4 for example for that bet to be considered a win? Or if you bet on the underdog, does that mean that 3 points get added to their final score so if they lose by 2, you still get a WIN because the +3 would have them winning by 1?

Yes and yes.

Also, how do the pay-outs work for stuff like this?

Sorry for the totally n00b questions, just something I'm starting to take an interest in and I don't want to look completely stupid when I'm down in Vegas.

On a straight bet, just betting money on a game, there is a 10 percent 'vig' or 'juice' on the bet. You bet 110 to win 100, 220 to win 200, etc. For a game like the Super Bowl, there will also be a sheet of prop bets on the game. Prop bets, or proposition bets, are bets on other stuff. Over/Under on number of rushing yards player X gets, or who scores the first TD, etc. They are considered sucker bets, but if you want to have fun with it, and want to throw some 50 dollar bets on weird stuff, it can be a lot of fun.

I'm not a gambler at all, but I bet on "will there be overtime" the year the Patriots beat the Rams. I thought it was gonna happen, but the ending was even better football-wise. I didn't win but had a lot of fun "rooting" for that prop bet. They can be fun.

 

[Voice Of Reason]

For a game like the Super Bowl, there will also be a sheet of prop bets on the game. Prop bets, or proposition bets, are bets on other stuff. Over/Under on number of rushing yards player X gets, or who scores the first TD, etc. They are considered sucker bets, but if you want to have fun with it, and want to throw some 50 dollar bets on weird stuff, it can be a lot of fun.

Really? Some of the best value can be found on bizarre prop bets where the book doesn't pay enough attention as it should.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm making GB -3 my lock of the new millennium.

I'm making Chicago +3 my lock.GB wins 17- 16

A 2 point cover is a lock. OK.

 

[bigmiiiiike]

For a game like the Super Bowl, there will also be a sheet of prop bets on the game. Prop bets, or proposition bets, are bets on other stuff. Over/Under on number of rushing yards player X gets, or who scores the first TD, etc. They are considered sucker bets, but if you want to have fun with it, and want to throw some 50 dollar bets on weird stuff, it can be a lot of fun.

Really? Some of the best value can be found on bizarre prop bets where the book doesn't pay enough attention as it should.

Agreed, but you have to dig deep and do your homework. Last week, James Jones O/U for receiving yards was 27.5. 27.5??!!?? I saw that and thought he had to be a LOCK to go over (and he did, way over). Also took Brady over 260.5 passing yards, Mike Williams over 52.5 receiving yards, Forte over 75.5 rushing yards, and Forte over 34.5 receiving yards. Hit on all but Mike Williams, who played like a complete turd. The point is, I concur with the earlier poster that there are great values here on occasion, and they are really fun to have in the course of a game.

 

[TobiasFunke]

+10.5 was ridiculous for Seattle to be giving up at home, and +3.5 at home for the Bears is nearly as ridiculous. They're a good team, playing a championship game at home. Green Bay might be better, but not that much better. It should be a pick 'em line.

This guy gets it. The same people who knew Seattle +10.5 was a no-brainer know that Chicago +3 is a no-brainer. Chicago was 8th overall in weighted DVOA before the beatdown of the Seahawks- and they're a home dog by over a field goal in the playoffs?