The bookmakers have posted betting odds on the whether United States President Barack Obama will make a successful Super Bowl Pick before kickoff in Tampa this Sunday. NBC's Matt Lauer has a interview with President Barack Obama that will broadcast live from the White House on Sunday during the Super Bowl pre-game show. Odds makers at online sportsbook BodogLife.com do not believe he will be able to successfully predict the outcome, making the Barack Obama Super Bowl Pick a -225 odds favorite to Lose!
This appears to be good news for Arizona Cardinals backers.
"I am a long time Steelers fan," stated Barack Obama on Friday afternoon from the White House during a interview with reports over the Stimulus Plan. "Frano Harris was campaigning for me in Pittsburgh…other than the Bears the Steelers are the closest team in my heart."
Everyone knows that Obama is a Chicago Bears fan but many players are speculating that Barack is leaning towards the Pittsburgh Steelers.
"We know everything is on the line and that Obama actually wants Pittsburgh to win," stated Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett. "That's kind of crazy when the President wants another team to win but we've been against all odds this season and I'm sure we will be ready on Sunday."
The question bettors want to know is: Will his prediction be accurate? Since Obama is a huge sports fan and defied the odds to become the first black President in United States history, Point-Spreads.com is recommending bettors grab the YES at +165 odds that the Barack Obama Super Bowl Pick will win.
Regardless if his Super Bowl Pick is successful, both the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers are looking forward to being invited to the White House. Traditionally, the sitting President invites the winning Super Bowl team to the South Lawn for a photo opportunity.
"It's definitely motivation," stated Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior. "Everyone wants to meet Barack and it's a very exciting time politically. He is our president and we would love to get the opportunity to be the first team to go meet him."
President Obama has already interjected his opinion on the BCS system so making a Super Bowl Pick before kickoff is certain to happen. In a 60 Minutes interview with Steve Kroft, President Obama stated: "If you've got a bunch of teams who play throughout the season and many of them have one loss or two losses, there's no clear, decisive winner. We should be creating a playoff system. I'm going to throw my weight around a little bit."
BodogLife.com has posted betting odds on whether Barack Obama bring back US tradition and call winning team before broadcast goes off the air?
Yes: +165
No: -225
