Super Bowl Odds: Colts vs Saints - Betting on Overtime

One of the Super Bowl odds on the board every single year that has never been hit in history is betting on overtime. Since a Super Bowl game gone has never gone into overtime, could Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints be the first Super Bowl ever to go into overtime? Super Bowl odds at online sportsbooks are leaning toward history as props for betting on overtime are at +700 for Yes and -1400 for NO.

The Saints went into overtime in the NFC Championship game as they defeated the Minnesota Vikings and had to go to overtime twice in the regular season as they beat Washington but lost to Tampa Bay. The Colts didn’t have an overtime game this season but seven of their wins were decided by a touchdown or less heading into Super Bowl odds. Even though there has never been a game go to overtime in Super Bowl betting, we are getting closer. "If it happens, yeah, that would be something," New Orleans cornerback Jabari Greer said. It used to be that the Super Bowl was referred to as the Super blowout but not anymore.

Half of the last eight games have been decided by exactly three points in Super Bowls odds. The previous ten games were all decided by a touchdown or more and many of them were routs. Parity is here in the NFL and Super Bowl odds are long overdue to go into overtime. In Super Bowl history three games have been tied in the final minute but none of them went into overtime. Bet on overtime in 2010 Super Bowl odds and receive $700 for every $100 bet if the game defeats history and the big game goes into overtime. The 2010 Super Bowl start time is scheduled for 6:00pm EST and can be seen on CBS with the Colts -6 favorites vs the Saints at online sportsbooks.

Of the previous 43 Super Bowls, only 14 had lower Super Bowl odds than Super Bowl XLIV. With a 4.5 point spread in the 2010 Super Bowl, the NFL odds makers are expecting a close game. That means there is even a better chance to win if betting on overtime. On paper the Colts have a slight edge but not by much. The Saints actually led the league in points scored this season while the Colts were 7th. Heading into 2010 Super Bowl odds, the Colts were 8th best on defense in terms of points allowed while the Saints were 20th. With both teams having potent offenses, the chances for a late score to tie the game are better. That means betting on overtime is more of a possibility so perhaps the +700 Super Bowl odds at online sportsbooks are worth a shot. Vegas sports odds at Caesars sportsbook have the Indianapolis Colts -5 favorites vs the Saints with a betting total of 57.