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2021 Super Bowl Odds Vegas Super Bowl LV Odds, Current Lines & Prop Bets. Super Bowl 55 and the 2020/21 season will be one that we will not forget any time soon, with the pandemic leaving NFL stadiums empty across the nation, the re-seducing of games. Alabama-Ohio State betting line set for CFP national championship game Updated Jan 02, 2021; Posted Jan 01, 2021 The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet in Arlington, TX. A money line bet is on a team to win the game outright (with no point spread) at an adjusted cost. The favorite will have negative odds, while the underdog will have positive odds. The difference here is in the prize or payout, depending on which topic. The terms 'over/under' are synonymous when placing wagers.


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How to read Super Bowl 55 Odds

The Kansas City Chiefs wil meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 7, 2021.

The Chiefs opened as -3.5 betting favorites while the Buccaneers are 3.5 underdogs.

After early wagers came in, most operators are holding Kansas City -3 (-120).

If you were to wager on Kansas City -3, you would have to lay 5/6 odds (Bet $120 to win $100) instead of your normal 10/11 juice (Bet $110 to win $100).

The return on Tampa Bay would be even-money (1/1) and a $100 wager would return $100.

The total or over-under on Super Bowl 55 is hovering between 56 and 57 points.

How to read NFL Las Vegas Odds

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The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to entice bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.

The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.

Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10

On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as “vig” or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called “juice” and it’s technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.

Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $90.91 (10% juice)

It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NFL Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.

The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NFL bets.

Another number that’s posted on the NFL Las Vegas is the total or ‘over/under’ for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.

All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NFL Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.

NFL Open Line

One of the best features on the NFL Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If you’re betting on the NFL or any other sport, it’s a great idea to view the open line first.

VI Consensus NFL Line

The VegasInsider.com Consensus NFL Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a “Median Line” since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.

How do I bet on the Super Bowl?

We know that you can bet on the Super Bowl and all of NFL Futures or bet on the NFL Draft at any time of the year, but what’s the process? The future wager or the “Odds to Win” bet on the Super Bowl is correctly selecting a team to win an event that takes place at a later time. A bettor will have his wagered money tied up until there is an outcome and bettors will receive fixed odds when they place the wager. In the case of the Super Bowl, you’re not a winner or loser until you see zeros on the clock in the final game.

Most sportsbooks offer different ways to read to Super Bowl Odds. In the fractional NFL Futures Odds format below, you simply take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered.

Ex. Green Bay (8/1) to win the Super Bowl

The Packers are listed as an 8/1 betting choice to win the Super Bowl. If you wager $100 on Green Bay to win the NFC and they capture the championship, then you would win $800 (8 ÷ 1 x 100). Your online betting account would then credit your account $900, which includes your win and stake ($100).

The American Format would see Green Bay listed at +800 and for the Decimal Format, the Packers would be 9.00.

If you are in a state where online betting is legal, we encourage you to check out our sportsbook directory to find the most trustworthy and reputable sites and mobile apps to place your Super Bowl bets.

After starting 11-0, the Steelers floundered and dropped five of their last six games, including the Wild Card game against the Cleveland Browns. It begins a tumultuous offseason for Pittsburgh, who is dealing with rumors of Ben Roethlisberger retiring. Mike Tomlin is heralded as the ultimate players’ coach and has seen more success than almost any coach his age, but the recent failings of the Steelers at the end of seasons and in the playoffs has become an issue that can no longer be ignored.

Defensive stars Bud Dupree and Avery Williamson (led the NFL in tackles) are set to become unrestricted free agents, but defensive talent in Pittsburgh usually stays in Pittsburgh. The real issue at hand is the age of key players like Maurkice Pouncey and Cameron Heyward. There’s plenty of young talent in town, namely rookie Kevin Dotson and T.J. Watt, but the Steelers have plenty to address this offseason.

Will Pittsburgh run it back one more time with their current crew? Or is it finally rebuild time in the Steel City?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were eliminated from the AFC Playoffs in the Wild Card round by the Cleveland Browns.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched their fourth AFC North title in the last seven seasons and 23rd overall.

Steelers Win total

Like 2019, DraftKings lists the Steelers win total at 9 (implied record of 9-7). The return of Ben Roethlisberger helped their case, accounting for an implied worth of a win.

  • Over 9 wins (-121)
  • Under 9 wins (+100)

If the Steelers improve by two wins or more from last season and finish 10-6 or better, the over would win. If the Steelers finish 8-8 or worse, the under would win. If the Steelers finish exactly 9-7, then all bettors would receive their money back (known as a “push”).

Pittsburgh Steelers 2020 schedule and betting odds

WeekDateTimeOpponentOpening Spread
1Monday, Sep. 147:15 ETat NY GiantsSteelers -3.5
2Sunday, Sep. 201:00 ETvs. DenverSteelers -5.5
3Sunday, Sep. 271:00 ETvs. HoustonSteelers -4.5
4Sunday, Oct. 41:00 ETat TennesseeTitans -1
5Sunday, Oct. 111:00 ETvs. PhiladelphiaSteelers +.5
6Sunday, Oct. 181:00 ETvs. ClevelandSteelers -3.5
7Sunday, Oct. 251:00 ETvs. BaltimoreRavens -8
8BYE
9Sunday, Nov. 84:25 ETat DallasCowboys -3.5
10Sunday, Nov. 151:00 ETvs. CincinnatiSteelers -10
11Sunday, Nov. 221:00 ETat JacksonvilleSteelers -8.5
12Thursday, Nov. 268:20 ETat BaltimoreRavens -3.5
13Sunday, Dec. 61:00 ETvs. WashingtonSteelers -10.5
14Sunday, Dec. 138:20 ETat BuffaloBills -2.5
15Monday, Dec. 218:15 ETat CincinnatiSteelers -6.5
16Sunday, Dec. 271:00 ETvs. IndianapolisSteelers -2.5
17Sunday, Jan. 31:00 ETat ClevelandTBD

How to bet on the Steelers

Futures

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Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, draft order, and player performance are common futures. For example:

Defensive Player of the Year

  • Aaron Donald +700
  • Nick Bosa +1000
  • Khalil Mack +1200
  • TJ Watt +1200

Aaron Donald is considered the favorite for this award at +700 (meaning a $100 would profit $700 if it wins). If the Steelers’ TJ Watt wins the award, a $100 bet would pay out $,1200 (plus the original $100 wager) if it wins.

Futures betting can be beneficial because it allows bettors to take players at value before they become favorites and maximize their winnings. If the above example were the odds from the 2019 preseason, bettors who took Michael Thomas +410 would have won $410 on a $100 bet (plus the initial $100 bet).

Other future bets can include league MVP, first overall draft pick, and division winners.

Moneyline

The simplest of bets is moneyline betting, decided by the winner and loser of each game. For example:

  • Steelers -120
  • Chargers +145

The Steelers are favorites in this example, requiring a $120 bet to win $100 (plus the initial $120 bet). The Chargers are the underdogs, paying out $245 total for a $100 bet ($145 in profits). Either team could win by one or 30, and the payout is the same.

Point spread

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Betting on the point spread is determinant on how much a team is favored by. Consider the following example:

  • Steelers -2 (-110)
  • Seahawks +2 (-110)

The Steelers are favored by two points, indicated by “-2”. To win this bet, Pittsburgh would need to win by at least a field goal and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). However, if Seattle loses by one, ties, or wins outright, they cover the spread and Seahawks +3 would win the bet (cashing out the same as listed before). If the Steelers win by exactly two, all bettors would receive their money back, referred to as a “push.”

Total (over/under)

Betting on total points removes winners and losers from the equation and instead is determinant on the total amount of points scored by one or both of the teams. Take the following example:

Falcons @ Steelers point total:

  • Over 33.5 (-110)
  • Under 33.5 (-110)

The total amount of points between the two teams would need to add up to at least 34 in order for the over to win; this could be a 18-16 final score or a 34-0 final score. If the two teams fail to combine for 34 points, then bets on the under would win, with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). Rarely are over/under totals whole numbers to avoid pushes.

Betting on totals can come in the form of individual teams, as well. For example:

Steelers point total (@ Dallas Cowboys)

  • Over 20.5 (-110)
  • Under 20.5 (-110)

If the Steelers score 21 or more points against the Cowboys, the over would win with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). If they score less than 21, the under would win with the same payout listed above. In betting totals, neither the point spread nor the winner matters.

Prop bets

Prop bets can vary widely, but are commonly based on individual player or team performance. For example, take the following prop:

James Conner rushing attempts vs. Baltimore

  • O 13.5 (-110)
  • U 13.5 (-110)

If James Conner carries the ball 14 or more times against the Ravens, the over would win in this example. If he carries the ball 13 times or less, the under would win, with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings).

Other prop bets can include: Team receiving yards against an opponent (over/under), will a skill player attempt a pass (yes/no), and winner of the Offensive Rookie of the Year (multiple options). Prop betting can take the stress out of winners, losers, and touchdowns scored and instead allow bettors to get excited for performances.

Coming off an injury, 17-year veteran Ben Roethlisberger is projected to pass for around 4,000 yards, per DraftKings. He has passed the 4,000-yard mark six times in his career and has hit at least 3,800 yards every season since 2013 (exception: 2019, where he played just one full game). If Big Ben passes for 4,0001 or more yards, the over (-110) would win, and bettors would receive a payout of $19.09 ($9.09 in winnings). If he fails to reach 4,001 yards, bettors who bet the under (-110) would receive the same payout ($19.09, $9.09 in winnings). DraftKings projects Roethlisberger to pass for 27.5 touchdowns, a mark he has also hit six times in his career.

Additional player props will come out as the offseason progresses. Possible props could include James Conner rushing yards and touchdowns, Eric Ebron receiving touchdowns, and TJ Watt total sacks.

In-play betting

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In-play betting is betting that occurs after a game has started and before it ends. A common usage of in-play betting can be to pivot off bets that look like they aren’t panning out or just a quick-reaction cash out for those looking for a thrill. For example, if a bettor took Jacksonville (+250) to beat the Steelers, but Pittsburgh leads 38-0 at the half, a bettor could recover some of the lost money by accepting the Steelers at -650 odds at half. They could also use in-play player props to recover the money that will be lost.

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Another usage of live betting that can be beneficial for comebacks. On the other side of the previous example, if Pittsburgh is down 27-0 at the half, but a bettor sees opportunity for a comeback, putting $10 on the Steelers at +800 odds would result in a $90 total payout on $10 ($80 in winnings) as opposed to a $19.09 payout pregame (assuming Pittsburgh is valued at -110).

Steelers 2019 recap

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Record: 8-8
ATS: 9-7

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The Steelers opened 2019 by being plastered by the New England Patriots 33-3 on national TV. The next week, Ben Roethlisberger was lost for the season with an elbow injury and James Conner went down with a knee injury and Pittsburgh lost to Seattle at home. The replacement quarterbacks, Duck Hodges and Mason Rudolph, combined for just 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions for the season. The team averaged just 18 points per game (27th)– eight fewer points than 2018. Despite all of that, Pittsburgh was in playoff contention all season long and finished 8-8.

Traditionally, the Steelers are backed by a nasty defense, and 2019 was no exception; five of their eight losses were within a touchdown. They lead the NFL in takeaways (38), ranked top-five in points allowed per game and passing yards per game and held NFL MVP Lamar Jackson to 230 total yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Pittsburgh was able to weed out their quarterbacks as not franchise ones and avoided any dramatics doing so.

The final word for 2019: astounding. Sure, it was one fans would like to leave behind, but the composure of a team playing with a skeleton offense and a quarterback named “Duck” was remarkable. With that season now firmly in the past, Steeler fans are looking to forget it.

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Steelers 2020 offseason moves

Key re-signing: S Jordan Dangerfield (one year)
Key free agent losses: DT Javon Hargrave (to PHI); LB Tyler Matakevich (to BUF); OG B.J. Finney (to SEA); CB Sean Davis (to WAS); TE Nick Vannett (to DEN); CB Artie Burns (to CHI); FB Roosevelt Nix (released, subsequently signed by IND)
Key free agent signings: FB Derek Watt (from LAC); TE Eric Ebron (from IND); C Stefan Wisniewski (from KC); CB Breon Borders (from WAS)
Key draft picks: WR Chase Claypool (2nd round); RB Anthony McFarland, Jr. (4th round)

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It was a quiet free agency for the Steelers, who maintained the status quo as much as they could. The loss of Javon Hargrave is tough on the interior, but that issue should be addressed in a draft class with ample interior defensive linemen. Adding Eric Ebron to the offense gives Ben Roethlisberger a capable target, the first pass-catching tight end since Heath Miller. If Ebron can stay healthy all season, he should prove to be a valuable red zone target who soaks up touchdowns.