2009 Super Bowl Betting Odds: Why Pittsburgh Should Win

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  January 29th, 2009
Ben Roethlisberger
If you listen to Pittsburgh Steelers backers, you would think the game will be over before Bruce Springsteen takes the stage at halftime. (Wikimedia Images)

The Steelers enter the game as the 7-point favorite and are expected to win. Based on their season so far it is easy to see why.

Led by big-play safety Troy Polamalu and sack-master linebacker James Harrison, Pittsburgh did not allow a 300-yard passer all season. That puts a great deal of pressure on Kurt Warner and the Cards offense to dominate the game

Pittsburgh's offense isn't considered as big a threat as Arizona's, but it will clearly be more effective with Hines Ward in the lineup.

Ben Roethlisberger's has not been spectacular but he is a winner and does enough to make the outstanding defensive play count.

The Steelers are 7-0 ATS in their last seven playoff games.

 
 
 

 

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