First off, I have to take my hat off to JammieWearingFool, who not only has his team (the Giants) in the aforementioned game, but went 9-1 in the playoffs (bastard!) Well, we’re out of January, so we’re out of my month of discontent (3-7 ATS, 4-6 O/U and 5-5 straight-up) is over. Since the final score will be Pats 62, Giants 13, the obvious bets (courtesy Bodog) of Patriots -12, Patriots -440 straight-up, and over-54.5 are the the ones to take.
However, since this is the Game That Cannot Be Made, and I have to do something to come out of the post-season not dead (or is that buried at the 50 yard line in Jerry Jones’ new stadium?), we’re going into the land of the prop bets, where the profitability can really change.
Team to score first – Giants +130
Will the team that scores first win? – No +190
Team to score last – Patriots -150
Team to punt first – Giants -160
Total touchdowns in the game – over 6.5 -160
Total punts – under 7.5 even
Eli Manning pass attempts – over 34.5 -125
Will Eli throw a pick? – Yes -400
Tom Brady pass attempts – over 37.5 -105
Will Brady throw a pick? – No -125
Tom Brady TDs – 6 or more 8/1
