The big game is set and the Seahawks will meet the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVII. So what do we have going in? The Broncos are favored by 1.5 in the opening line with the over/under set a 48. The betting line will change by game time.
Since this is going to be the first real football game (not the indoor football league) to decide the NFL in years Im excited about the prospects. As and editorial note: I wish every Super Bowl was played at Lambeau Field. For the first time in years the weather may play a roll in the outcome of the game (the way the football gods intended it to be).
What I see early, Seattle has a great defense, offensively they have a great ground (running) game with a good passing game. The Broncos have a great passing game a better than average running game and a solid defense. So is it fair to say Seattle uses the passing game to set up the run while Denver uses the running game to set up the pass? Maybe, but both teams have solid offensive weapons with stingy defenses. This looks on the surface like the classic boxer vs puncher match up. A boxer with a good punch and puncher with speed and movement.
Bottom line, nice weather minimum wind, I give the edge to the Broncos. Cold weather, windy frozen conditions I give the edge to the Seahawks. As far as the line goes well have to wait until it gets closer to see how the betting affect its and where it settles. Same with the over/under I think the weather forecast will affect this. Lately the weather around here has been unpredictable at best. A week of cold/snowy that doesnt go above 20 and a week of warm sometimes rainy that doesnt go below 30. With a couple of days anywhere in between thrown in.
I was 0-2 against the spread and 2-0 stright up. I'll post my pick next week.
BTW on 7-21-13 page#2 post 17, I predicted Seattle would be in the SB. Just saying.................