Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Odds and Ends: Tribute to the Colonel and PTI

While I'm probably the last person to advance what various betting odds are I thought it would be an interesting discussion thread to start up. As of today here are the various favorites I would have for reaching the SuperBowl. Since I can't do actually odds , I'll go with over/under percentages...although I will lie and say its a tribute to PTI. Add your own percentages/odds/thoughts so that I'm not the only one on record to be taunted. Remember gambling is for recreational purposes only, unless your good and then you can be a professional.

AFC Champ
1. Indy 65% - Streamroller so far this year. Only question anybody could have is how do they handle the playoffs. Dungy and Manning don't have a good track record in big games.
2. Pats 13% - Never underestimate the heart of a champion. Or some cliche like that. Seriously though, would you want to play Belichek, Brady and Vinateri?
3. Denver 12% - Mile High home field, probably a bye and a potent running game.
4. Cinci 5% - Explosive offense. Knocks on the team: 1) awful rush defense and 2) Palmer looks like a true Southern Cal man in cold weather.
5. KC 5% - Low likelihood of making playoffs but if they do , having a guarenteed 100 yard rusher which will define this team as dangerous.

NFC Champ
1. Seattle 40% - Most complete and consistent NFC team. This year they do something crazy like catch the ball. History of chokes and miscues in the playoffs though.
2. Panthers 20% - Good defense. History of being tough. Is there someone in their stable that can run the ball?
3. Dallas 15% - Parcells, a good d and veteran qb. Isn't that the formula for playoff success?
4. Giants 10% - Tiki Barber for MVP. I like Eli but a basically rookie QB in the playoffs?
5. Bucs 7 % - One rookie Qb deserves another. Will the Cadillac breakdown? Ronde Barber for MVP. Can we have co-Barbers for co-MVP?

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