Arena Bowl XXII Betting Preview – Sabercats vs Soul

Arena Bowl XXII between the San Jose Sabercats and the Philadelphia Soul at the New Orleans Arena on Sunday at 3:00pm EST on ABC and has the potential to be another great Bowl game. In Arena football betting, the Soul had the most regular season wins with 13 while San Jose has won eight straight games. The two teams met in Arena football betting during Week 7 of the regular season and played an Arena football classic. San Jose led 20-0 but lost 58-57 when kicker A.J. Haglund hit the post on a game winning field goal try.

San Jose has won the Arena Bowl title in three of the last six years, winning in 2002, 2004 and 2007. Philadelphia is playing in their first Arena Bowl betting game.

If you are looking for Arena football betting on Arena Bowl XXII between the SaberCats and the Soul, SBGGlobal sportsbook has the Philadelphia Soul as 4 point favorites with a total of 117.5. SBGGlobal also has the money line on the Soul -165 and the SaberCats +145.

Vegas odds to win Arena Bowl XXII have the Soul -3 with a total of 119.5 at the Wynn.

The Soul averaged a league-best 62 points per game during the regular season led by top quarterback Mat D’Orazio and 2008 Offensive Player of the Year, WR Chris Jackson.

The Philadelphia offense has been unstoppable all the entire Arena football betting season with D’Orazio throwing 72 TD’s and only four interceptions. Jackson had 49 TD’s receiving while Larry Brackins added 29 touchdown grabs. Philadelphia also has a running threat with Clifton Smith, plus D’Orazio is also a good runner.

The Philadelphia defense was third in the league, allowing 50.6 points per game and they have been even better in Arena betting odds for the playoffs, allowing only 41.5 points per game.

Arena Bowl XXII Betting Odds Arena Bowl Championship - New Orleans Sunday July 27th @ 3:00pm EST on ABC Arena Bowl odds provided by SBGGlobal sportsbook Philadelphia Soul -4 | San Jose SaberCats +4 Over 117.5 -110 | Under 117.5-110 San Jose also has a potent offense led by quarterback Mark Grieb and wide receivers Cleannord Saintil and Rodney Wright. They combined for 59 touchdown catches. San Jose will be missing receiver James Roe who had 31 TD's this season. He was hurt against Colorado and put on injured reserve. His backup, Jason Geathers has played well.

The key for San Jose to in Arena Bowl odds is the play of Grieb. He threw 100 TD pass this season but he did lead the AFL with 18 interceptions. He has won the MVP award in Arena Bowl betting twice, in 2004 and last year.

San Jose has a great secondary led by Clevan Thomas who may be the best corner in the league. D’Orazio threw only four interceptions all season for Philadelphia but two came against San Jose. The SaberCats also led the league with 30 sacks this season.

San Jose has the top kicker in the league in A.J. Haglund who had the second highest point total in the history of the league with 179. Philadelphia kicker Connor Hughes has also been solid this Arena football betting season. San Jose has Rodney Wright returning kicks while Mike Brown is always a threat for Philly.

Arena Bowl Betting Prediction

This will be the first meeting between the two teams in the playoffs. They have met three times in regular season play in their history with San Jose winning two of the three games, all at home.

The Sabercats are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog. The Soul are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite. Expect the SaberCats to come out firing for touchdowns and to keep that pace throughout the game. The money line Arena Bowl odds look good on the SaberCats +145 and might move up slightly before game time.

Arena Bowl XXII Results

The Philadelphia Soul defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59-56 in Arena Bowl XXII.