Super Bowl XLIII Props Debate –Part 2

In part one of the 2-part Super Bowl XLIII Scuffle, Doug & Steve reviewed the overall betting lines and team props for Sunday's game. They are back today to conclude the series by looking at some of the Individual Player Props available at Bookmaker.com and other wagering outlets. Read on as they deliver analysis on Ben Roethlisberger, Larry Fitzgerald, and many others.

BEN ROETHLISBERGER - TOTAL PASSING YARDS
OVER 230.5 (-115)
UNDER 230.5 (-115)

Steve: OVER. I think Pittsburgh needs Big Ben to come up big here, but an OVER in passing yards for him in no way guarantees success against the spread on Sunday. In fact, six of the last seven losing Super Bowl teams passed for 230 yards or more.
Doug: The Steelers have averaged 10.8 yards per completion and Arizona has surrendered 10.7 YPC. The oddsmakers are saying suggesting 17.5 completions for Big Ben, which is well Under this listed total doing the math.

BEN ROETHLISBERGER - TOTAL COMPLETIONS
OVER 17.5 (-115)
UNDER 17.5 (-115)

Doug: OVER. On the season, Pittsburgh has averaged 19 completions and should make that number again.
Steve: UNDER. Roethlisberger surpassed the 17-completion mark just five times during the 18-game season. His completion percentage of 59.9% doesn’t warrant it either.

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