Sunday, May 20th, 2012
It’s Superbowl time and the Pittsburgh Steelers v Green Bay Packers odds have the Packers are narrow favourites to win Superbowl XLV.
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It looks one of the tightest match ups in recent history, especially with two sides who have mean defences.
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Pittsurgh Steelers: 6/5 (+2.5 on the handicap)
Green Bay Packers: 5/7
While the hype is about two outstanding quarterbacks in Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers, the defences have been a big part of the run of these two teams to the Championship game. The Steelers, especially, seem to stop the run like no other team, and while the Packers main threat is of course the passing game, they might find it difficult to establish any base for their offence.
The Packers have to deal with the Steelers ability to keep the ball moving with short, sharp, passing moves. They are struggling with injuries in the offensive line, so they might also find it difficult to get the running game going. All this means, in a strange way, it might be a passing shootout despite two tight defences.
Green Bay have done well in this area in the playoffs, defusing aggressive blitzing and you can see why they are the narrowest of favourites. It is the kind of game that can come down to one or two key players.
The Steelers slightly greater Super Bowl experience can help in a close match. Back them at 6/5 with Betfred - use our link and claim a free £50 bet.