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All
of the odds that are listed below are based upon Las
Vegas odds that were posted August 26, 2004 and may
differ from your favorite Internet Sport Book Super
Bowl odds, which generally gives you even better odds.
One thing is certain though; the odds will undoubtedly
change between the time of this posting and the day
of the big show.
Oakland
Raiders
Raiders
(20:1)
In a single year the Raiders went from Super Bowl runner
up to bottom of the barrel and a number 2 pick in the
NFL draft. What happened? While injuries and team turmoil
ran abundantly through the team, age also became a factor.
So what did Al Davis do to make me think the Raider's
odds at 20:1 might just deserve a bet? First of all,
when Kerry Collins was signed this summer, they made
the QB spot one of the deepest positions on the team.
After Mr. Davis saw Rick Mirer starting last year, you
can understand why he did it. A head coaching change
was made as well when Norv Turner promised Al he'd turn
the team around. Along with Collins, a massive load
of free agents signed. When I say massive load I mean
missive load. When Warren Sapp and Ted Washington signed
up for Oakland, the team's weight went up almost 700
pounds. These two Pro Bowlers should make opposing offensives
cringe and help the raiders back to the top of the AFC.
Rob Ryan, the new Defensive Coordinator, reminds me
of his dad Buddy, a defensive genius and a winner. The
Raiders might be on the same plan as the Patriots, just
one year behind. See, the Patriots have won 2 Super
Bowls in the last 3 years. But the middle year looked
a lot like Oakland's team last year. With their down
year in the past, the Raiders could pull a Patriotic
improvement and charge back to a championship game.
At 20:1 they're worth a shot. (back
to Betting on Super Bowl)
Other
Intriguing Prospects: The Seahawks at 12:1,
the Panthers at 15:1, and the Steelers
at 20:1 are also worth recognizing. The Hawks are loaded
at every position and have shown a confidence that makes
them exciting. The Panthers at 15:1 went to the Super
Bowl last year… and almost beat the heroic Patriots.
The Steelers have 3 amazing wide receivers and Duce
Staley has looked great in the pre-season. He was underused
last year in Philly, and I'm sure he's out to prove
it. Add these three teams to the list. Take a chance
on one of the teams in my elite eight and come out with
a little, or a lot of pocket cash!
WAGERING
SMART MAKES WATCHING NFL GAMES FUN
Good
Luck with your NFL Football Wagering!
Lucky Lester
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