Super Bowl XLV Odds: 2011 NFL Predictions Favor Patriots & Steelers

The New England Patriots have opened at online sportsbooks as a +200 betting favorite to win in Super Bowl XLV odds after going 14-2 in the regular season. With Tom Brady in top form at QB and a strong stretch run in which they were dominant, New England will be a popular choice with the general gambling public. The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected in NFL predictions to be New England’s top challenger in the AFC conference as they opened as a +500 choice in 2011 Super Bowl odds. The rest of the AFC has Baltimore at +1200, Indianapolis at +1400, New York Jets at +2000 and Kansas City as a +3500 longshot in Super Bowl XLV odds.

The Atlanta Falcons opened at online sportsbooks as the top choice in the NFC conference as a +500 pick to win the 2011 Super Bowl. Defending champion New Orleans was a +1000 pick with surprising Philadelphia right behind at +1100. NFC North rivals Green Bay and Chicago both opened at +1200 to win in Super Bowl XLV odds with Seattle as a +10000 longshot choice. Baltimore could have the best betting value in NFL predictions as they were equal to Pittsburgh’s 12-4 record but lost the AFC North tie breaker. The Ravens can run, play excellent defense and Joe Flacco has emerged as a top shelf QB.

Philadelphia faded some down the stretch after looking “Super” for most of the season with Michael Vick at QB. Green Bay may prove to be a strong value as well in Super Bowl odds as they have an outstanding defense. The Packers problem is a running game that has not been consistent as the burden falls on QB Aaron Rodgers. Indianapolis remains a one man team with Peyton Manning as their ground attack and defense are not championship caliber. While New England looks unbeatable right now in NFL predictions, they also looked that way in 2007 when they failed to finish their quest for an undefeated season.

Super Bowl XLV Predictions: New England Patriots +200