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2010 Pro Bowl Picks & NFL Pro Bowl Injury Update

The media attention for the NFL’s biggest game of the year has hit a torrid pace. With still over a week to go, everyone is fervently discussing the quarterback matchup, the x factors, and the Super Bowl betting line. But before the big game takes place, there is the important matter of playing the Pro Bowl. For the first time in 30 years, it will not take place in tropical Honolulu, Hawaii.  Instead, the NFL’s All-Star game hits the mainland and serves as a preface for the Super Bowl.  While the 11 selections from the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will not be taking part (including Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Darren Sharper, Reggie Wayne, and Dallas Clark,) the game will still be filled with talented and entertaining starts that look to put on an exciting show.

While the Pro Bowl NFL betting lines favor the NFC by a slight margin (a field goal or less), and most NFL predictions have the game being high scoring, (over/under at around 58), there are plenty of prop bets to occupy the time.

Historically the Pro Bowl is an offensive showcase: a high scoring affair that involves a lot of pitch and catch and long touchdown passes or defensive returns. Naturally, the teams try to avoid overly intense physical contact and pounding the football isn’t a strategy employed.  In particular, look for big plays from the NFC who is stocked with strong-armed quarterbacks and speedy, young wide receivers.  Two pairs of teammates will be seen on the offensive side of the ball for the NFC as Tony Romo will look to find rookie sensation Miles Austin, and Donovan McNabb will connect with his favorite deep threat, Desean Jackson. Aaron Rodgers will start for the NFC, and is no strange to big passing plays either. Rounding out the NFC offensive stars are DeAngelo Williams, Frank Gore.

NFL Pro Bowl Injury Update: The AFC has seen its fair share of players pull out or decline due to injury. Philip Rivers, Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Wes Welker, and most recently, Nate Kaeding of the San Diego Chargers will all be out.

Regardless of who is playing, look for everyone to try to make big plays, on both offense and defense. Quarterbacks will go for the long bombs, while defensive backs will try to jump routes and get the pick six.

2010 Pro Bowl Picks: Neither conference will play it particularly safe in this game.  Look for both teams to go for it on fourth downs, and try attempts at lengthy field goals.  Kickers are added to the roster for a reason, and the game is meant for everyone to participate. Neither Head Coach will hesitate to trot out their kicker to try a plus-50 yard attempt. With fair weather expected, and defenses playing with less than your normal intensity, long field goals are a good bet.

Look for this affair to be high scoring, in both the first and second half.  There is no need for either side to control the ball and run long drives.  Moreover, the tackling is more lax in this year end exhibition matchup, so look for both sides to score early and often. Check out some Pro Bowl betting tips to help increase your winnings with this one. There will be a lot of bets to place, but one thing to keep in mind: the game will be consistently high scoring, full of long yardage plays. Pick the over on longest field goal, pass completion, first and second half points, and interceptions.

Check out our Experts 2010 Pro Bowl Picks & NFL Pro Bowl Injury Update to gain insight on who will win the big game Sunday.

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