Odds to win the 2016 Super Bowl
Green Bay Packers 6/1
Seattle Seahawks 13/2
Indianapolis Colts 8/1
New England Patriots 9/1
Dallas Cowboys 10/1
Denver Broncos 12/1
Philadelphia Eagles 20/1
Arizona Cardinals 25/1
Baltimore Ravens 25/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 25/1
New York Giants 28/1
Buffalo Bills 33/1
Cincinnati Bengals 33/1
Kansas City Chiefs 33/1
Miami Dolphins 33/1
Minnesota Vikings 33/1
San Francisco 49ers 33/1
Atlanta Falcons 40/1
Carolina Panthers 40/1
Detroit Lions 40/1
New Orleans Saints 40/1
Chicago Bears 50/1
Houston Texans 50/1
New York Jets 50/1
San Diego Chargers 50/1
St. Louis Rams 50/1
Oakland Raiders 66/1
Cleveland Browns 75/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 100/1
Washington Redskins 125/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 200/1
Tennessee Titans 200/1
In other words, the line gets set by the betting public.
The NYG have more fans than teams like Cleveland, Cincy, and Tampa. So all things being equal, the line will always be set to make it appear they have a better chance of winning than those other teams.
Also - remember that having a two-time SB MVP QB means that bettors recognize that if the Giants get hot at the right time, they have the talent at the critical position to win the whole thing.
In other words, the line gets set by the betting public.
The NYG have more fans than teams like Cleveland, Cincy, and Tampa. So all things being equal, the line will always be set to make it appear they have a better chance of winning than those other teams.
Also - remember that having a two-time SB MVP QB means that bettors recognize that if the Giants get hot at the right time, they have the talent at the critical position to win the whole thing.
Bingo Dan.
Also, I really do believe we'll be able to run the ball better this year AND our interior OL should be far better this year than last. If we run "middle of the pack" good or better then Eli's game will be much better.
Also, I think this DL will be deeper and better than most recognize. I can see JPP and Hankins making the probowl; Moore, Ayers and Bromley providing pass rush and rotation; Wynn making the team as a solid run guy with special teams ability and improved pass rush; and, OWA coming on more and more as the season goes leaving him fresh for the stretch run.
Just stay healthy, please, and we'll have a chance to improve on the 28 to 1 odds.
'07....'11....'15!
Lightning can't strike 3x, can it? Why not put some $ on an otherwise deep long shot, just in case.