In the waning moments without an actual 2012 Super Bowl XLVI (46) matchup to dissect, you still have the opportunity to wager on a Super Bowl line that has been around all year--the Early AFC vs. NFC line.
Currently, the line is listed as follows:
AFC -4 1/2
NFC +4 1/2
Over/Under 50
What's astonishing about this spread is that just last week, prior to the elimination of the NFC powerhouses in New Orleans and Green Bay, the same line could be had at -4 1/2 in favor of the NFC. Conceivably, some smart bettors have hedged the two, and are looking to middle a nine-point spread on Super Bowl Sunday with no chance of losing anything but juice.
What this line tells us now, obviously, is that the bookies think the Patriots and Ravens are superior to the 49ers and Giants. Or, more to the point, that the Patriots, a touchdown favorite today, are superior to both NFC squads.
Do with this information what you will. Patriot bettors, if you think your team is winning the Super Bowl regardless, you won't get a better line that this.
As for the over/under, the Patriots are the lone team remaining whose defense is considered suspect, but all of these clubs--even the 49ers and Ravens--have the ability to put up points. We'd lean under, but we're not entirely sure you'll get a better bet than this if you're going over, either.
We're just a few hours from finally learning the Super Bowl XLVI (46) matchup, at which point we'll commence our extensive and entertaining Super Bowl proposition wagering lineup.
