The Super Steelers - Pittsburgh's Dynasty Team

Sports betting aficionados are inching closer towards Super Bowl XLIII between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. Though this will be the first Super Bowl appearance in the history of the Cardinals, there is no doubting that the Steelers are the most decorated franchise in the illustrious history of the NFL. They are now seven-point favorites on the football betting line to notch their NFL-record sixth Lombardi Trophy. Before logging into your BetUS account and placing your NFL bets on the big game, consider these tidbits about the black and gold…

No team that has played in at least three Super Bowls has a better winning percentage or winning percentage against the NFL betting line than the Steelers. Pittsburgh is 5-1 both SU and ATS in its six Super Bowl appearances. Though times have changed quite a bit from the days of Franco Harris, Terry Bradshaw, and the vaunted “Steel Curtain,” the formula for Pittsburgh championships hasn’t changed.

Defense, defense, defense! Though the 70s Steelers had some of the most frightening defenses in the history of the NFL, the ’08 edition of the Pittsburgh ‘D’ almost pulled off an accomplishment that no other team in the NFL had ever done. They finished first in the league in total yards per game (237.2), first in passing yards per game (156.9), and second in rushing yards per game (80.3). Had they finished first against the rush, they would have been the first defense in the NFL’s history to end a season tops against both the run and the pass.

WRs Lynn Swann and John Stallworth were both incredibly underappreciated in their time. Though both are now Hall of Famers, neither was ever considered one of the truly elite receivers in the game. WR Hines Ward is largely treated the same way. Ward just completed his fifth 1,000-yard season, and is just 220 yards short of 10,000 for his career. In addition to being one of the better pass catchers in Steelers history, he is also known for being one of the greatest run blockers at his position that the leagues ever seen.

But let’s get down to business. Comparisons are great, but the bottom line for football bettors is whether the Steelers will be able to beat the seven-point spread against Arizona this coming Sunday. Not only are the Steelers 5-1 ATS in their six Super Bowl appearances, they have averaged beating their five opponents by 8.4 points per game. If playing in the Sunshine State is any indicator, the Steelers are 2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS in Super Bowls played in Miami.

No matter whether you’re betting on the Steelers to win their sixth ring, or on the Cardinals to win their first, BetUS Sportsbook has Super Bowl XLIII betting covered from every aspect you can imagine. Be sure to login to your account and place your football bets before the game kicks off!