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Betting Super Bowl 44

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Betting Super Bowl 44

After two weeks of hype and build up, it's finally time to get down to business, as the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts battle it out for the NFL championship.

The point spread on the game has moved around a bit, but the majority of sportsbooks have the Colts as five-point favorites and -200 on the money line. The total on the game is 56.5

NOTE: If you're new to the world of sports betting, I would suggest reading Understanding Money Lines and Understanding Point Spreads before continuing. It will make things much easier.

Others may want to bet the game using the Alternate Point Spreads, believing there are better wagering opportunities that way.

Who to Bet On?

Naturally, the question on everybody's mind is which team to bet on. Well, that's a good question. Fortunately, we have the opinions of some of the best well-known handicappers around to help you with that choice.

Professional sports bettor Mark Franco was kind enough to share his opinions on the big game with readers. See Betting the Super Bowl Propositions to see which team Franco likes to cover the spread as well as his favorite proposition bets for the game.

Or you can visit the forum to see who the nation's top sports services are selecting. These are opinions that sell for as much as $999.95 (really) and they're absolutely free on the forum.

My official stance on the game will be to pass, with the slightest of leans to the New Orleans Saints. Best of luck no matter which team you are cheering for.

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