From: al.sorhaindo@execnet.com (al sorhaindo)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: sb odds, my picks
Date: 24 Aug 92 01:33:14 GMT
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CURRENT LAS VEGAS ODDS AS TAKEN FROM THE NY POST 8/22/92

With my comments added

These differ from Sheridan's odds because they are based on a parimutuel
system. (like horse racing)


SUPER BOWL CHAMPION

Washington    4-1    History says the odds against repeating are about 5-1
                     The Skins' tough division makes it even harder.

Philadelphia  5-1    Can't go with them when they haven't even won a playoff
                     game in a decade.

San Francisco 5-1    My choice, its their turn among the three teams that
                     have monopolized the Lombardi trophy the last six years.
                     They dominated down the stretch last season, and will
                     be very motivated after missing the playoffs. Sure,
                     Rice's holdout concerns me, but every good team seems
                     to be having problems getting their stars in camp.
                     I just wish they were 12-1 like Washington was last
                     season. :)

Buffalo       6-1    Could set a record by losing Super Bowls in three
                     consecutive years. But actually win one, no way!
                     The AFC is inferior as is the Bills run defense.

Dallas       10-1    A comer, but they still lack a defense on par with
                     the Super Bowl winners I've seen.

Houston      12-1    Would probably finish 5th in the NFC East.

Miami        12-1    Why do they have lower odds than many teams that
                     were in the playoffs last season?

Giants       18-1    Have looked pitifull in pre-season, but that does
                     not mean much. *Could* be as good as anyone but SF
                     this season. Worth a look at these odds.

Raiders      18-1    Schroeder's not capable, and Marinovich is not ready.
                     Otherwise, the only AFC squad to claim the Lombardi
                     trophy besides Pittsburgh since around 1975!

New Orleans  18-1    Like Philadelphia they have the defense, but don't
                     seem able to win a playoff contest.

Denver       20-1

Chicago      25-1    If they were in the AFC they would be around 10-1,
                     but they'll have a hard time getting to the show
                     from the NFC.

Cleveland    25-1    Were in the AFC championship 3 years ago. The offensive
                     line is too weak, though.

Detroit      25-1    Their NFC Championship appearance has obviously not
                     gotten them much respect. Once again, a team that
                     could easily win their conference if they were in the
                     AFC.

Kansas City  25-1    They have been a popular pick to win their division
                     for years, but have mostly disappointed. If their ???
                     on offense are answered they could be in the super bowl.

Atlanta      30-1    Have a new home, but don't have the defensive front 7.

Minnesota    35-1

Jets         40-1    I think their odds should be lower, but I have a
                     very biased opinion.

Rams         40-1

Green Bay    50-1

San Diego    50-1

Seattle      60-1

Cincinnati   70-1   Should be 1,000,000,000-1. David Shula was not even a
                    good assistant coach, how will he be a good head coach?

Pittsburgh   75-1

Indianapolis 100-1

New England  125-1  A surprise that they are lower than Indy.

Phoenix      150-1  Except for their tough division they don't deserve  to
                    be this low. No chance to win the super bowl, but they
                    are better than TB, Indy, Pittsburgh, Cincy, etc.

Tampa Bay    150-1
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