The Beat's Guide to Betting on Super Bowl XLIV

Will it be Super Bowl No. 2 for Manning? (AP Images)

It’s time to start thinking about your Super Bowl betting. NFL betting odds currently have the Indianapolis Colts listed as a 5-point favorite for Sunday's big game.

Before making your wagers, you’re going to want to take these factors into account.

The first factor you will want to consider is the weather. It’s been rainy down in Miami this week, and if it were to rain on Super Bowl Sunday it could keep these two teams from lighting up the scoreboard.

Second is personnel. Right now the big story is the health of Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney. If it is determined prior to the game that Freeney will not play, there could be a lot more money pouring in on the Saints.

Some bettors like to know where the public money is being wagered as they prefer to bet against the public.

Many bettors also like to analyze statistics and trends before wagering.

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