Last Updated on February 8, 2010 1:41 pm by Anthony Rome
XLIV Betting Recap
Despite being an underdog since the opening odds were released, the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts outright in the 2010 Super Bowl.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com made the Saints a 4.5-point underdog at kickoff of Super Bowl XLIV. Despite their odds, New Orleans beat Indianapolis 31-17 outright, while the combined score went under the posted total of 57.5 points.
Of the 90,000-plus wagers that were placed on Super Bowl XLIV, 57% of bettors favored the Colts –4.5. Things looked great for Indy at the start after it jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, but the Saints dominated the final three quarters in order to wrap up their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.
Below are some prop bets that cashed in for bettors during Super Bowl XLIV.
Who will win the MVP Award?
Drew Brees +300
What will the result of the coin toss be?
Heads –105
Which team will win the opening coin toss?
Saints -105
What will the first score of the game be?
Indianapolis Colts Field Goal 4/1
Margin of Victory Odds
Saints Win By 13-16 pints +1800
Who Will Score the First Touchdown?
Pierre Garcon +1000
First Quarter Point Spread
Colts –0.5 (-115) Under 10.5 (-115)
Total Touchdown Passes for Peyton Manning
1 TD Pass +400
Total Passing Yards for Peyton Manning
321 – 340 Passing Yards +800
Total Completions for Peyton Manning
31 Completions +1500
Total Receiving yards for Reggie Wayne
41 – 50 Receiving Yards +1500
Total Receiving Yards for Dallas Clark
81-90 Receiving Yards +700
Drew Brees Total Touchdown Passes
2 TD Passes +225
Drew Brees Total Passing Yards
281 – 300 Passing Yards +700
Drew Brees Total Completions
32 Completions +2000
Total Receiving Yards for Marques Colston
81 – 90 Receiving Yards +700
Posted: 2/8/10 1:40PM ET