Now that the NBA and the NHL have wrapped up their seasons, it’s time for professional sports buffs and handicappers to turn their attention to what really matters in life—betting on Major League Baseball.

 

All joking aside, if the players and management don’t get their act together and settle the collective bargaining situation soon, there might not even be an NFL season to bet on. Nothing against the MLB or college football, but everybody knows the real money is made on Sundays.

 

For those who are wondering what’s in store if the lock-out ends and practice begins in July as scheduled, the sportsbooks in Las Vegas have had the odds on Super Bowl XLVI posted for many weeks. The Pack is back at anywhere from 9/2 to 6/1 to repeat as NFL champions on February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

 

What makes Green Bay an early favorite? Having Aaron Rogers at QB is certainly a factor, as is the experience of just having won Super Bowl XLV. The Packers also boosted their offensive line in the draft, getting tackle Aaron Sherrod of Mississippi State along with guard Caleb Schlauderaff from Utah, ensuring that Rogers will have the protection he needs to find his deep crew of veteran wide receivers.

 

Those looking for the best hedge available against a repeat should look to the Patriots holding steady at 5/1 in early wagering. Two reasons New England is always rated so highly—Coach Bill Belichick and Quarterback Tom Brady. Experience at the helm counts heavily in oddsmaking, as does the pick-up of offensive tackle Nate Solder from Colorado in the draft.

 

Green Bay is scheduled to open at home against the 10/1 New Orleans Saints, which will serve as an excellent preview of things to come. On the other hand, the Patriots kick off their season on a Monday night in Miami, and they should be a shoe-in to start 1-0 by stomping the 35/1 Dolphins.

 

Another top team to watch is last season’s Super Bowl runner-up, the Pittsburgh Steelers. With QB Big Ben Roethlisberger healthy and calling the signals they’ve been drawing wagers between 6/1 and 8/1. Right behind them at 8/1 to 12/1 are the New York Jets, followed by the Philadelphia Eagles at 8/1 to 15/1 and two teams pulling odds of 10/1 to 12/1—the San Diego Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens. So wager early to get the best odds and bookmark these pages for updates on the season ahead.

 

 

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