Superbowl betting tips
On Sunday night we get to witness the annual flagship event in the NFL calendar and indeed in the American Sports Calendar.
Colts rushing game the key
Indianapolis will win the match but not in the way you might think. Peyton Manning is sure to play his part but the tactical approach to beating this New Orleans outfit is to run the ball consistently. In Joseph Addai and Donald Brown Indy should be capable of running 150 yeards against a New Orleans team that has struggled against any decent running back that they have faced this year. Unlike the farce of the conference final Joseph Addai will not out the football on the ground. Just 4 fumble in his 4 years as a pro is testament to that (that’s as many as peterson gives up in a game these days).
Indianapolis will be keen to keep the offence balanced and keep the saints guessing. New Orleans find it almost impossible to keep out the running backs from close range so there is a fair chance that the first TD will be a run play from the Colts.
Added to the good run game expect to see plenty of catches and short yardage plays from Reggie Wayne, Austin Collie and co. This is the day that will put the argument to bed once and for all; Peyton Manning is a much better quarterback than Tom Brady and quite possibly the best of all time.
Saints passing game – nervy Drew Brees
Drew Brees will come out gunslinging against Indy but if he turns up with the same nerves that he carried to the conference final then this could be a rout. The truth of the matter is that the Saints were thoroughly outplayed by the Vikings and saved only by the law of chance. As far as a spectacle goes this one could be all over after 2.5 quarters.
Colston, Bush, Shockey and Meachem are all potential big play merchants but they will need several 40 plus yards plays in this game if they are to have any real chance against the best team in the NFL. A good start is the key to their chances.
The Who are playing the halftime show so at the Saints fans will have something to look forward to.
Superbowl Betting Tips
Joseph Addai to be named Superbowl MVP @ 20/1 with Totesport.
Donald Brown to score the first touchdown @ 25/1 with Ladbrokes.
Indianalpolis Colts (-5.5) to win @ 10/11 with William Hill.
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