Spreads Lines and Odds for Super Bowl XLIII | The Sports Affiliate

The spreads for Super Bowl XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals are currently at 6.5. The Steelers are favored by 6.5 points. The over and under is currently at 46.5. The lines float between -1000 if you take the Steelers +10.5 to +700 if you take the Cardinals -10.5. The over 57.5 can be taken for +280. The under 31.5 can be taken for +450. What to take…what to take… that is the question. Lets take a look at the analysis and trends.


Lets start with the interesting facts. One thing on my mind Is Kurt Warner a Hall of Fame Quarterback? You ponder that…maybe after Sunday he should be a lock. Ben Rothlisberger faces his old coach Ken Whisenhunt. Roethlisberger whose career was in limbo just a year ago, after a motorcycle accident, can join Tom Brady as the only other QB to win two Super bowls by age 26. The last time Roelisberger was in the Super Bowl, he won, however he was 9 of 21 for 123 yards with two interceptions.


On the other hand you have Kurt Warner who is 37 years old. He is having another stellar year with 30 touchdowns and 4538 yards. Since 1947 the Cardinals have won only one playoff game. The Cardinals some say have had a distinct advantage having played in the NFC West. This team made the playoffs with a 9-7 record.


The matchup will put the Cardinals passing attack against a Steelers defense that did not allow a 300-yard passer all season. Warner threw for 300 yards six times this season. In last season’s matchup, Warner’s prime target, Larry Fitzgerald caught 10 passes for 120 yards. A couple of questionable resume for both offenses. Hines Ward is nursing a sprained knee and Anquan Boldin is nursing a hamstring.


Combined these teams have scored 48.4 points per game. The Cardinals have a slight edge in their passing attack, while the Steelers have an edge in their rushing attack. Defensively the Cardinals have allowed 26.6 points per game, while the Steelers have only allowed 13.9 points per game. The Steelers defense clearly have the advantage.


Here are the Trends:
Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Arizona

Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

The lines will probably stay stable. It think this game will be closer than everyone thinks. Im taking the Cardinals +6.5 and the OVER 46.5. I don’t think the Steelers defense will hold against the Cardinals offense.