Over the last decade, NFL betting fans have come to feel the safest when taking the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl prior to the start of every season. This year fans betting on the NFL, should feel cautious when taking the Patriots as a lot of question marks surround the team. Here are some basic sports betting tips that bettors should keep in their minds before they proceed further to bet on Super Bowl.
For instance, the team will be looking to ride on the back of star quarterback Tom Brady and fan favorite wide out, Wes Welker. However, there is much speculation surrounding Brady’s willingness to remain a Patriot, given that contract talks between his camp and the Patriots management has stalled in recent months. Brady threw for over 4000 yards last season while guiding the Patriots to a 10 and six record before being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. If Brady can duplicate or surpass the passing yards total from last season, the Patriots should be in good shape.
Nevertheless, Brady’s success is reliant on the health of his favorite target, Wes Welker. Last season, the Patriots ran like a well oiled machine with Welker in the lineup. Yet when Welker blew out his ACL, the Patriots fell.
We still feel that the Patriots are a strong choice to win the AFC as for years Super Bowl runner up the Indianapolis Colts has been there only competition. Although now, with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins sudden emergence as a contender in the last two years, the Patriots may have difficulty winning their division let alone making it to the finals.
Essentially, in order for the Patriots to win the Super Bowl, they need to play as motivated as the 2007 season. During that season, the New England Patriots won every game except for the one that counted. If Brady is happy and Welker is healthy, we see the Patriots as the next Super Bowl Champions.
