With just four teams left in the running for the Lombardi Trophy, odds makers at BetUS.com have identified the Steelers as their favorite candidate to win the coveted prize. The online bookmaker has +110 money line Pittsburgh Steelers odds to win Super Bowl 2009.
Pittsburgh entered the playoffs as the number two seed in the AFC with a 12-4 record and another AFC North crown. After this weekend's developments, they essentially became the one seed and will now host the Ravens for the second time this season. The Steelers beat Baltimore in their first meeting at Heinz Field 23-20 in overtime and they also overcame them at M&T Bank Stadium in week 14 by a score of 13-9.
Last Sunday, the Steelers advanced to the AFC Championship Game by beating a red hot Chargers squad 35-24 in Pittsburgh. They answered an opening touchdown drive by San Diego with a 67 yard Santonio Holmes punt return for a score and they never trailed again. Their vaunted defense held the Chargers to just 15 yards rushing while their offense racked up 165 yards on the ground.
Most pundits foresee a Steelers versus Eagles Super Bowl, a match-up BetUS.com currently has listed at +110 odds on the money line. These two clubs met back in week three at Lincoln Financial Field and the result was not a good one for the Black and Gold. Philly limited the Steelers to just 179 total yards, forced three Pittsburgh turnovers, and sacked quarterback Ben Roethlisberger nine times in their 15-6 victory.
Mike Tomlin's team, which came into the post-season with the league's top rated defense – holding team's to 237.2 yards per game, is 7-2 at home this year, including last weekend's victory over San Diego.
BetUS.com's Pittsburgh Steelers Odds to Win Super Bowl 2009:
Money line odds to win Super Bowl XLIII +110
Steelers vs Eagles +110
Steelers vs Cardinals +250
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