Even people who aren’t football fans know about the Super Bowl. It’s probably the biggest day in sports in the country. It isn’t even about the game a lot of the time, Super Bowl Sunday has turned into a day to throw a huge party, to eat, drink and socialize with friends and neighbors. It’s essentially a national tailgate and a day for the nation to come together as a community, no matter what team you support.
However, while all eyes might be on the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl is where we get to see the most talented players in the NFL, from across all the teams, go head to head. This year on February 6th, the real excitement can be found at the Pro Bowl. The Chiefs have six players in Pro Bowl 2022, more than almost any other team in either the AFC or the NFC.
The full roster for Pro Bowl 2022 was released on December 22nd, 2021. In the weeks since then, speculation over who has the stronger team and which side is likely to win has been rampant. The biggest bookmakers are already setting their odds. While it may be a bit early to determine a winner, let’s take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.
The teams
The most striking difference between the two teams is how they’ve chosen their quarterbacks. The NFC has chosen to go for experience over everything else with their selections. Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, starting quarterback and reserve respectively, have nearly 40 years of playing experience between them.
The AFC has gone the other direction and focused on energy and innovation rather than experience. Justin Herbert (starter) and Patrick Mahomes (reserve) are some of the youngest quarterbacks in the NFL. They are creative and energetic players, with enough stamina to maintain their performance throughout the entire game.
Yes, touchdowns win games, but stopping touchdowns saves games. Having a strong defensive line can make or break a team. The two Pro Bowl teams both have strong defensive lines that could be a deciding factor in the game.
The one thing that could seriously change the odds in either team’s favor is the potential for injuries in the coming weeks. With regular season play over, everyone is getting ready to head into the wild card or divisional round and the importance of these games can always lead to intense or reckless play.
The odds
If you are new to betting and want to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible, then moneyline betting is for you. A moneyline bet is just a simple bet based on the odds, nothing fancy and no extra math or requirements. It is the most classic form of sports betting.
Against the spread (ATS) betting is the most popular kind of bet placed in the NFL. In the simplest terms, betting against the spread requires that the team you’re betting on wins by more than the expected number of points. These are really exciting bets because the margin of victory is so important, it makes every point matter.
Over/Under betting, also referred to as Totals, is betting either over or under a statistic set by the bookmaker. The most common type of over/under bet is the combined score of a game. The way it works is fairly simple.
If the bookmaker predicts that the combined score for the Pro Bowl will be 37, then the bettor needs to bet over, counting on more than 37 points to be scored, or under, that fewer than 37 points will be scored, that predicted number of points. This is a great type of bet for people who really love a sport but don’t feel particularly strongly about either team.
Proposition betting is always popular and since the Pro Bowl doesn’t count towards regular season play or the play offs, this type of bet is particularly common. Prop bets can involve anything related to the game and its broadcast, ranging from the number of yards rushed to who will be MVP to whether or not the singer will be able to hit the high notes in the National Anthem. It’s a fun way for new bettors to get in on the action.
With all the Super Bowl hype, it can be easy to overlook the Pro Bowl. It really should get more press than it does since it is more about showcasing talent than just winning. Whoever the bookies’ favorite might be, it’s going to be a great match up.
Even people who aren’t football fans know about the Super Bowl. It’s probably the biggest day in sports in the country. It isn’t even about the game a lot of the time, Super Bowl Sunday has turned into a day to throw a huge party, to eat, drink and socialize with friends and neighbors. It’s essentially a national tailgate and a day for the nation to come together as a community, no matter what team you support.
However, while all eyes might be on the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl is where we get to see the most talented players in the NFL, from across all the teams, go head to head. This year on February 6th, the real excitement can be found at the Pro Bowl. The Chiefs have six players in Pro Bowl 2022, more than almost any other team in either the AFC or the NFC.
The full roster for Pro Bowl 2022 was released on December 22nd, 2021. In the weeks since then, speculation over who has the stronger team and which side is likely to win has been rampant. The biggest bookmakers are already setting their odds. While it may be a bit early to determine a winner, let’s take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.
The teams
The most striking difference between the two teams is how they’ve chosen their quarterbacks. The NFC has chosen to go for experience over everything else with their selections. Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, starting quarterback and reserve respectively, have nearly 40 years of playing experience between them.
The AFC has gone the other direction and focused on energy and innovation rather than experience. Justin Herbert (starter) and Patrick Mahomes (reserve) are some of the youngest quarterbacks in the NFL. They are creative and energetic players, with enough stamina to maintain their performance throughout the entire game.
Yes, touchdowns win games, but stopping touchdowns saves games. Having a strong defensive line can make or break a team. The two Pro Bowl teams both have strong defensive lines that could be a deciding factor in the game.
The one thing that could seriously change the odds in either team’s favor is the potential for injuries in the coming weeks. With regular season play over, everyone is getting ready to head into the wild card or divisional round and the importance of these games can always lead to intense or reckless play.
The odds
If you are new to betting and want to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible, then moneyline betting is for you. A moneyline bet is just a simple bet based on the odds, nothing fancy and no extra math or requirements. It is the most classic form of sports betting.
Against the spread (ATS) betting is the most popular kind of bet placed in the NFL. In the simplest terms, betting against the spread requires that the team you’re betting on wins by more than the expected number of points. These are really exciting bets because the margin of victory is so important, it makes every point matter.
Over/Under betting, also referred to as Totals, is betting either over or under a statistic set by the
If the bookmaker predicts that the combined score for the Pro Bowl will be 37, then the bettor needs to bet over, counting on more than 37 points to be scored, or under, that fewer than 37 points will be scored, that predicted number of points. This is a great type of bet for people who really love a sport but don’t feel particularly strongly about either team.
Proposition betting is always popular and since the Pro Bowl doesn’t count towards regular season play or the play offs, this type of bet is particularly common. Prop bets can involve anything related to the game and its broadcast, ranging from the number of yards rushed to who will be MVP to whether or not the singer will be able to hit the high notes in the National Anthem. It’s a fun way for new bettors to get in on the action.
With all the Super Bowl hype, it can be easy to overlook the Pro Bowl. It really should get more press than it does since it is more about showcasing talent than just winning. Whoever the bookies’ favorite might be, it’s going to be a great match up.