Betting on the Superbowl MVP is one of the most enjoyable betting propositions for the big game.  It’s one of those rare types of future wagers where you are almost betting on the Superbowl and playing fantasy football at the same time.  However, betting the Superbowl MVP odds can be one of those very tricky type of proposition / future wagers.  Why?  We’ll because it’s one of those hard to predict wagers where you need to find some balance as you look for value.  It’s also one of those types of wagers where the average public bettor often gets suckered into getting a very low value bet (on either a ridiculous Superbowl MVP longshot or a favorite that pays less than it should…..

When Looking at Superbowl MVP Longshots:
There are often many huge long shots that look tempting due to their large payout and the player’s notoriety, but at the same time, the player might never even touch the football during, even a regular season game….much less, the Super Bowl.  If betting a player down the list, make sure to factor in the player’s health, the likelihood that he will see the end zone, and/or make multiple game changing plays.  Make sure to factor the competition and how the player has performed in big playoff games in the past.  Also, if the player is in a non-skill position it’s likely that he will not have any chance to actually win the Superbowl MVP (regardless of how many great plays he makes to help his team).  FFor the most, part, anyone below 150 to 1 on the list of Super Bowl MVP odds to win the Su

An example of a zero value long shot would be a full back (who is very popular) having a very sizable payout, and being very low on the MVP odds list, despite the fact that he scores very little and rarely gets the football.  Another example of a zero value long shot would be a popular Offensive Tackle being on the list.

Who usually get’s the MVP? Yes, the quarterback, the running back, a wide receiver. Well if you remember last in last year’s Super Bowl, linebacker Malcolm Smith won the award in Seattle’s dominating win over Denver. In this interesting matchup on Sunday, both teams have outstanding defensive unit’s and either of these two players are more than capable of making a game changing play. Wagner, the heart of Seattle’s ferocious front 7, and Jamie Collins, the versatile linebacker who has really come into his own this season. Yes, this is a crapshoot, but here you find two outstanding players presenting tremendous value.

When Looking at Superbowl MVP Favorites:
The top of the Superbowl MVP odds are usually the quarterbacks, the running backs, and the top pass catcher on each team.  The quarterback is the showcase position.  The quarterback gets the spotlight and is usually the most talked about player on the field.  This applies even on teams where the quarterback isn’t the most skilled player, or where the quarterback is less responsible for the team even getting to the super bowl.  However, there are times where a quarterback’s over-hype and popularity overshadows another offensive player that is; (a) more likely to make the difference between winning and losing, and is also more likely to reach the end zone on multiple occasions in the Superbowl.  Sometimes popularity, likeability, and overwhelming hype provides good value in another player’s odds to win the Superbowl MVP award.

An example of this would be Rusell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks offering a smaller payout than Marshawn Lynch, while Lynch’s success on the field usually determines weather Seattle wins or loses.

You guessed it.  It’s those pompous and arrogant blowhards in the sports media (who are so smart, that they’re getting washed out by bloggers on the web).  Sports writers from the major newspapers and sports networks across the United States decide who was the most valuable player to his team on the field that night.  Even if a writer never played a sport in his life, spent the entire game watching the gametracker, and/or didn’t watch a single play from the game…..that writer’s vote counts the same as the next.

Why is this important?  Well, human beings have emotions, and it effect their judgement (especially the annoying sports writers that make up the AP).  Therefore, if the media likes the player, he’s more likely to win a toss-up between two guys.  If you are down to two players, and both have similar odds to win the Superbowl MVP award. it may be useful do a Google News search for the names of players on both teams and see how many positive and negative headlines (from the major publications only) are on that player.  This will give you an idea of whether the media likes this player or not.  Often players who ignore the media, have proven them wrong, or don’t offer substantial interview sessions get some unfavorable spin from the mainstream sports media.

Free NFL Team Prop Picks For Championship Weekend

The 2014-2015 NFL Divisional round is upon us. There are eight teams left, and here’s a run down of the games for this weekend, odds courtesy of JustBet. All times Eastern.

Saturday, January 10th

Baltimore at New England (-7, 47.5) 4:35 PM NBC

The New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday evening from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams in the past six years. Baltimore has often been a thorn in the side of Patriot quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, winning 2 out of the last 3 and all of those being in Foxboro. The Patriots earned the AFC number one seed with a 13–3 record. The Ravens defeated there AFC North rival Pittsburgh last weekend 30-17.

Carolina at Seattle (-10.5, 39.5) 8:15 PM FOX

The Carolina Panthers travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. These two teams have met three times since 2012 with Seattle winning all three match ups by an average of 4.2 points per game. Seattle’s defense has definitely has definitely has definitely come on strong towards the end of the season. Carolina’s defense has also done the same, allowing less then 300 yards of total offense and only one of their previous six games. The Panthers advanced to Saturdays divisional playoff defeating Arizona 27–16.

Sunday, January 11th

Dallas at Green Bay (-6, 53) 1:00 PM FOX

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Green Bay Packers from Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin. Dallas definitely had their hands full last weekend coming back from a 14-0 deficit in the first quarter to defeat Detroit 24–20. The game definitely had its fair share of controversial calls, but Dallas’ performance in the second half can’t be ignored, as they outscored the Lions 17–3 in the second half. The cowboys will definitely need their top defensive performance of the season, as Green Bay lead the league in scoring the season, averaging 30.3 points per game. The Packers run defense will definitely be tested, facing what is arguably the leagues best offense of line and top running back DeMarco Murray.

Indianapolis at Denver (-7, 54) 4:15 PM CBS

The last game of the divisional round will feature Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos facing Manning’s former team, the Indianapolis Colts led by none other than Andrew Luck. These two teams met back in week one, with Denver winning 31–24. The Broncos held on for the win despite a late rally in the fourth quarter by the Colts. Indianapolis advanced two Sundays divisional round match up by defeating Cincinnati 26–10. Andrew Luck completed 31 of his 44 pass attempts for 376 yards and 1 touchdown in the victory.

The final week of the 2014 NFL regular season is upon us. There is still some playoff positioning to take place, but here’s a run down of the games, odds courtesy of JustBet. All times Eastern.

Cleveland at Baltimore (NL) 1:00 PM CBS

The Cleveland Browns will take on the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC North Battle. The Ravens had a poor performance last weekend losing to Houston and will need a win and some help to get the final wildcard berth.

Dallas (-6, 49.5) at Washington 1:00 PM FOX

The Dallas Cowboys clinched the NFC East with a dominating 42-7 win over Indianapolis last weekend. They can still clinch a first round bye with some help, but will need a win first and foremost against a Washington team that spoiled Philadelphia’s playoff plans last week.

Indianapolis (-7, 46) at Tennessee 1:00 PM CBS

The Indianapolis Colts will look to end the regular season on a positive note after their 42-7 loss at Dallas. They are locked in with the #4 seed and can’t improve their playoff position.

Jacksonville at Houston (-9.5, 40) 1:00 PM FOX

Houston has an outside shot of getting into the playoffs but will need losses by Baltimore, San Diego, and Kansas City. However you can be certain Jacksonville will be looking to spoil their season.

San Diego at Kansas City (-3, 42) 1:00 PM CBS

The San Diego Chargers are in the playoffs with a win, but Kansas City can take that final playoff spot with a win and a Baltimore loss or tie.

NY Jets at Miami (-5.5., 41.5) 1:00 PM CBS

It might be Rex Ryan’s last game as HC of the NYJ, but we might get another stellar defensive effort from the Jets, who will take on AFC East Rival Miami from Sun Life Stadium.

Chicago at Minnesota (-6.5, 43.5) 1:00 PM FOX

Jay Cutler will get the start for the Bears due to Jimmy Claussen suffering a concussion. They’ll try to end the season on a positive note when they take on the Minnesota Vikings, who are still giving teams all they can handle.

Buffalo at New England (-4.5, 44) 1:00 PM CBS

The New England Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills in an AFC battle of no significance. The Patriots secured the #1 seed in the AFC beating the New York Jets last weekend, along with a Denver loss at Cincinnati.

Philadelphia at NY Giants (-3, 52) 1:00 PM FOX

Don’t look now, but the Giants have won 3 games in a row, they’ll look to make it 4 in a row when they host the Philadelphia Eagles, who were knocked out of the playoffs last weekend.

New Orleans (-4, 47) at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM FOX

The New Orleans Saints have to be one of the biggest disappointments this season; they’ll take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who with a loss will clinch the #1 pick.

Carolina at Atlanta (-4, 48) 4:25 PM CBS

The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons take the field in a game of great significance as the winner will get the #4 seed and win the NFC South crown.

Detroit at Green Bay (-7.5, 47.5) 4:25 PM FOX

Green Bay and Detroit lock horns with the winner grabbing the NFC South title. Green Bay can clinch the division and a first round bye with a win, a loss by Seattle would get them the #1 seed. Detroit can clinch a first round bye with a win or a tie with a Dallas loss, and a Seattle and Arizona loss. Clinching the #1 seed would need a win with a Seattle and Arizona loss or tie and a Dallas loss.

Oakland at Denver (-14, 48) 4:25 PM CBS

Denver can clinch the second seed with a win at home over Oakland or a Cincinnati loss. The Raiders are improving, and won again over Buffalo last Sunday.

Arizona at San Francisco (-6, 36.5) 4:25 PM FOX

The Arizona Cardinals can clinch the NFC West with a win or a tie along with a Seattle loss. They can also clinch home field throughout with a win and a Seattle and Green Bay loss. From what it looks like, this could be Jim Harbaugh’s last game as 49ers head coach.

St. Louis at Seattle (-12.5, 41) 4:25 PM FOX

Seattle can clinch the #1 seed in the NFC with a win. I’m sure they won’t need any more motivation, but St. Louis comes to town, a team that beat them back in week 7, 28-26.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (-3.5, 48) 8:30 PM NBC

How fitting is it to have what is possibly the most competitive division being decided in the last game of the regular season? The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to clinch the AFC North with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. If the Bengals win, they will clinch the North, but can also clinch the #2 seed with a Denver loss. These two teams met back on December 7th, with the Steelers winning 42-21.

The 2014 NFL regular season is winding down but the playoff race is heating up! We’ll take a look at the matchups and lines (courtesy of JustBet) for week 16. All times eastern.

Thursday, December 18th

Tennessee at Jacksonville (-3, 40) 8:25 PM NFL

Both 2 win teams in the AFC South will meet on Thursday to kick off week 16 on the 2014 NFL season. These two teams met in October, with the Titans squeaking out a 2 point win in Nashville.

Saturday, December 20th

Philadelphia (-7.5, 50) at Washington 4:30 PM NFL

The Eagles will look to keep their playoff and divisional hopes alive when they take on the Washington Redskins. Robert Griffin III will get the start for Washington, who lost by 3 in Philadelphia back in late September.

San Diego at San Francisco (NL) 8:25 PM CBS

The San Diego Chargers can’t afford another loss if they want a shot at the playoffs. They’ll travel north to take on the struggling San Francisco 49ers, who sit at 7-7 and were eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday in a 17-7 loss to Seattle.

Sunday, December 21st

Minnesota at Miami (-6.5, 42) 1:00 PM FOX

The Miami Dolphins at 7-7 are still alive for an AFC wildcard, but they have little room for error. They’ll take on the 6-8 Minnesota Vikings, who took Detroit to the limit last Sunday in a 16-14 loss.

Baltimore (-5.5, 41) at Houston 1:00 PM CBS

The Baltimore Ravens are still in the playoff hunt and currently own the #6 seed. They took care of business last Sunday against Jacksonville. They’ll face a hungry Houston teams with slim playoff hopes and are very thin at the quarterback position.

Detroit (-7, 46) at Chicago 1:00 PM FOX

The Detroit Lions are currently 1st in the NFC North and control their own destiny. They’ll take on a Chicago Bears squad that was once again embarrassed on national TV, losing to New Orleans on Monday night football.

Cleveland at Carolina (NL) 1:00 PM CBS

The 7-7 Cleveland Browns playoff chances are slim, but they’re sticking with Johnny Manziel after his less than stellar debut last Sunday. They’ll take on the 5-8-1 Carolina Panthers, who are still alive in the putrid NFC South.

Atlanta at New Orleans (-6, 55.5) 1:00 PM FOX

The Atlanta Falcons take on the New Orleans Saints with the control of the NFC South division on the line. The Falcons defeated the Saints in week 1 this season, 37-34.

Green Bay (-10.5, 48.5) at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM FOX

The Green Bay Packers will look to get back on the winning track when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Should the Packers win this week, next weekend’s game against Detroit could be a winner take all scenario in the NFC North.

Kansas City at Pittsburgh (-3, 46.5) 1:00 PM CBS

Despite losing 3 out of their last 5 games, the 8-6 Kansas City Chiefs are still alive for an AFC Wildcard spot. They’ll take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, who at 9-5 own the 5th wildcard spot in the AFC.

New England (-10, 47.5) at NY Jets 1:00 PM CBS

The New England Patriots will look to keep a grip on the top seed when they take on the division rival New York Jets. The Patriots defeated the Jets in a tightly contested affair 27-25 back in October.

NY Giants at St. Louis (-5, 43.5) 4:05 PM FOX

The New York Giants are trying to end their season on winning run, and have won 2 games in a row. They’ll take on the St. Louis Rams, who were eliminated from playoff contention in a loss to Arizona last Thursday.

Buffalo (-5.5, 39) at Oakland 4:25 PM CBS

The Oakland Raiders came back down to earth once again after winning in week 14, getting beaten in Kansas City 31-13. They’ll take on the Buffalo Bills, who are alive for a playoff berth and coming off an upset over Green Bay.

Indianapolis at Dallas (-3, 56) 4:25 PM CBS

The Dallas Cowboys have little room for error and they’ll look to stay atop the NFC East when they take on the Indianapolis Colts, who clinched the AFC South last Sunday with a win over Houston.

Seattle (-7.5, 36.5) at Arizona 8:30 PM NBC

The Seattle Seahawks will look to take sole possession of 1st place in the NFC West when they travel to Arizona to take on the 11-3 Cardinals. Last weekend’s win over St. Louis was costly, as they lost QB Drew Stanton for at least a week with a knee injury.

Monday, December 22nd

Denver (-3, 47.5) at Cincinnati 8:30 PM ESPN

Monday night football will have the AFC West Champion Denver Broncos taking on the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals in a contest with huge playoff ramifications. The Benglas haven’t had much success in primetime this season, so it will be interesting to see which Bengals team shows up for this one.

Listed below you will find the complete listing of all the NFL lines for all the upcoming week 15 matchups from JustBet Sportsbook. All times Eastern.

Thursday, December 11^th

Arizona (-4, 40.5) at St. Louis 8:25 PM NFL Network

The Arizona Cardinals broke their two game losing skid last Sunday with a 17-14 win over Kansas City. They’ll travel to St. Louis to take on a Rams team that has won 3 out their last 4 games and are playing their best football of the season.

Sunday, December 14th

Pittsburgh (-2, 55) at Atlanta 1:00 PM CBS

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked like the team we saw in mid-season last Sunday when they destroyed the Bengals 42-21. They’ll take on an Atlanta squad that is still in the hunt in the NFC South.

Washington at NY Giants (-6.5, 46) 1:00 PM FOX

Two of the bottom teams in the NFC East, or NFC for that matter will meet when the 3-10 New York Giants take on the 2-11 Washington Redskins. There is no word yet on who will start at quarterback for Washington. New York finally broke back into the win column last weekend with a victory over Tennessee.

Miami at New England (-7.5, 47.5) 1:00 PM CBS

The 10-3 New England Patriots will look to clinch the AFC East when they take on the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins won the season’s first meeting in Miami back in week one, 33-20.

Oakland at Kansas City (-10, 41.5)1:00 PM CBS

Payback might be in order when the Oakland Raiders take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Some may remember the Raiders upset victory over the Chiefs back in week 12, which was the first of a 3 game losing streak for Kansas City.

Houston at Indianapolis (-6.5, 49.5) 1:00 PM CBS

The Indianapolis Colts will look to clinch the AFC South when the division rival Houston Texans. The Colts defeated the Texans back in week 8 in a Thursday night barnburner.

Jacksonville at Baltimore (-14, 45) 1:00 PM CBS

The Baltimore Ravens got a big 28-13 win over Miami last Sunday, they’ll look to continue their push for a postseason berth when they take on the 2-11 Jacksonville Jaguars.

Green Bay (-4, 50) at Buffalo 1:00 PM FOX

The Green Bay Packers will look to continue their impressive run when they head to upstate New York to take on the Buffalo Bills. The Packers are coming off a 43-37 win on Monday night. The Bills are currently 7-6 and coming off a 24-17 loss at Denver.

Tampa Bay at Carolina 1:00 PM FOX

The Carolina Panthers finally snapped their 6 game losing streak when they went to the Superdome and laid the smackdown on the Saints 41-10. The 4-8-1 Panthers are back in contention in the NFC South after the Monday night loss by the Falcons. Derek Anderson will make the start for Cam Newton, who was in an automobile accident on Tuesday.

Cincinnati at Cleveland (-1, 43.5) 1:00 PM FOX

The Cincinnati Bengals will be looking to avenge their 24-7 home loss to Cleveland back in early November. They’ll also be looking to spoil the first NFL start for Cleveland QB Johnny Manziel, who was named the starter this week replacing Brian Hoyer.

NY Jets (-2, 42.5) at Tennessee 4:05 PM CBS

In what could be the least watched game of week 15, the 2-11 New York Jets take on the 2-11 Tennessee Titans in a matchup of two teams that should be jockeying for draft position.

Denver (-4, 50.5) at San Diego 4:05 PM CBS

The 10-3 Denver Broncos can clinch the AFC West this Sunday with a win, but it won’t come easy as they’ll travel to San Diego to take on the 8-5 Chargers. This one could be a lot closer than the 35-21 result back in late October.

Minnesota at Detroit (-8, 42.5) 4:25 PM FOX

The 9-4 Detroit Lions will look to keep pace in the NFC North when they host the 6-7 Minnesota Vikings. Should the Lions win thew next two games, they will meet the Packers in week 17 for the NFC North division crown.

San Francisco at Seattle (-10, 37.5) 4:25 PM FOX

One of the biggest rivalries will be on tap for America’s game of the week on Fox when the surging Seattle Seahawks take on the struggling San Francisco 49ers in an NFC West tilt. The Seahawks took it to the 49ers on Thanksgiving night, winning in convincing fashion 19-3.

Dallas at Philadelphia (-3, 55) 8:30 PM NBC

The NFC East division lead will be at stake when the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Eagles embarrassed the Cowboys just two weeks ago on Thanksgiving, winning in Dallas 33-10.

Monday, December 15th

 New Orleans (-3, 54) at Chicago 8:30 PM ESPN

Two 5-8 teams take the field on Monday night as the New Orleans Saints will look to keep pace in the NFC South when they take on the disappointing Chicago Bears. The Saints have lost four of their last five games, while the Bears have lost two of their last five.

Listed below you will find the complete listing of all the NFL lines for all the upcoming week 12 matchups from JustBet Sportsbook. All times Eastern.

Thursday, December 7th

Dallas (-3.5, 51.5) at Chicago 8:25 PM NFL Network

The Dallas Cowboys will look to rebound from their 33-10 Thanksgiving Day loss to Philadelphia when they take on the struggling Chicago Bears, who were also dismantled on Thanksgiving Day by Detroit.

Sunday, December 7th

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-3, 47) 1:00 PM CBS

The 7-5 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 8-3-1 Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC North matchup. The Steelers are coming off a 35-32 home loss to New Orleans, while the Bengals won their third straight road game last Sunday, 14-13 over Tampa Bay.

St. Louis (-2.5, 44.5) at Washington 1:00 PM FOX

The two teams involved in the notable RG III trade will meet in the nation’s capital. The Rams are coming off a 52-0 blowout win over Oakland, while Washington was blown out 49-27 in Indianapolis. Strangely enough it will be Colt McCoy starting for Washington.

NY Giants (-1, 46) at Tennessee 1:00 PM FOX

Two struggling teams will meet in Nashville as the 2-9 New York Giants take on the 2-9 Tennessee Titans. The Giants blew a 21 point lead losing to Jacksonville last Sunday, while Tennessee was rocked by Houston 45-21.

Carolina at New Orleans (-10, 49.5) 1:00 PM FOX

The 5-8 New Orleans Saints will look to take control in the putrid NFC South when they host the Carolina Panthers, who have lost 6 games in a row.

NY Jets at Minnesota (-6, 40) 1:00 PM CBS

The Jets continued their losing ways last Monday night losing to Miami 16-13. They’ll try to break their losing skid when they travel to Minnesota to take on the 5-7 Vikings.

Baltimore at Miami (-3, 45.5) 1:00 PM CBS

Two teams in the AFC wildcard hunt will meet in South Florida when the 7-5 Miami Dolphins host the 7-5 Baltimore Ravens, who suffered a setback at home losing to San Diego 34-33.

Indianapolis (-3.5, 49.5) at Cleveland 1:00 PM CBS

It was announced that Brian Hoyer will get the start at quarterback for 7-5 Cleveland, but either way they’ll be up against it when they take on the high octane offense of the Indianapolis Colts, who have won 3 of their last 4.

Tampa Bay at Detroit (-10, 41.5) 1:00 PM FOX

The 8-4 Detroit Lions will look to keep pace in the NFC North when they host the 2-10 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who lost at home last Sunday 14-13 to Cincinnati.

Houston (-5, 42.5) at Jacksonville 1:00 PM CBS

The Houston Texans take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in an AFC South tilt. Jacksonville picked up their second win of the season defeating New York 25-24, while Houston dominated Tennessee 45-24.

Buffalo at Denver (-9.5, 47.5) 4:05 PM CBS

The 7-5 Buffalo Bills, winners of 2 in a row, will travel to Denver to take on the 9-3 Broncos. It should be interesting to see how the Broncos’ offensive line will handle the league’s best pass rush.

Kansas City at Arizona (PK, 40.5) 4:05 PM CBS

The Kansas City Chiefs have lost 2 straight and they’ll have a tough time breaking their skid when they take on the 9-3 Arizona Cardinals, who have suddenly lost 2 straight as well. Jamal Charles will have a rough go of it against one of the league’s best run defenses.

Seattle at Philadelphia (-1, 48.5) 4:25 PM FOX

In what could be the marquee matchup in week 14, the Seattle Seahawks and their smothering defense take on the high octane offense of the Philadelphia Eagles. Strange as it may seem, but the Eagles, not the Seahawks have the better pass rush this season.

San Francisco (-8, 41) at Oakland 4:25 PM FOX

Amid rumors of his coaching future, Jim Harbaugh will lead the San Francisco 49ers into Oakland to take on the 1-11 Oakland Raiders in the battle of the bay area.

New England (-3, 51) at San Diego 8:30 PM NBC

New England will look to rebound off their first loss since late September when they take on the surging San Diego Chargers. New England lost at Green Bay 26-21 last Sunday, while San Diego got a come from behind win at Baltimore 34-33.

Monday, September 8th

Atlanta at Green Bay (-12.5, 55) 8:30 PM ESPN

The Green Bay Packers, fresh off a 26-21 victory over New England, will look to keep things rolling when they host the Atlanta Falcons for Monday Night Football. The Falcons are coming off a big win over Arizona, keeping pace with New Orleans in the NFC South.