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The Bye Line: Why Surtain Will Win Rookie Of The Year

Zach Bye | 104.3 The Fan

August 24, 2021

It’s hard to believe that the NFL’s preseason is coming to a close. Hardcore football fans wait months in anticipation for training camp and preseason like we do that hot loaf of bread and butter when sitting down for a dinner out. The perfect “hold you over” appetizer before the real thing starts.

Well, week one of the NFL season is so close you can smell it coming out of the proverbial kitchen. And like a restaurant’s cutoff time to place an order, kickoff on the second weekend of September is the deadline to get in a futures bet. Finding the balance between a futures ticket that has good value but also a realistic chance of hitting can be tricky. We’d all love a 40-1 ticket to cash, but is that really a wise place to put your money? So with week 1 right around the corner I’d like to take a closer look at just that… a corner.

When it comes to Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and the Defensive Rookie of the Year award, the blue-chip rookie may arrive at the intersection of Value Boulevard and Sensible Way. The good folks at SuperBook Sports have Surtain’s odds to win DROY set at 14-1. Where does that rank among other odds-on favorites? Outside of the top four but inside the top-10. I like that striking distance.

There are a few factors that led me to this season-long ticket in addition to the 14-1 odds. First and foremost, Surtain should see plenty of opportunity. Broncos head coach Vic Fangio is already on record saying he’s thrown more on the plate of his rookie cornerback than any other rookie in his career. Considering Fangio’s NFL coaching career started nearly four decades ago, that’s saying something. Surtain is also in the same cornerback room as Ronald Darby and Bryce Callahan, both of whom have serious injury histories. With Washington in 2020, Darby played 16 games for the first time in a career that started in 2015. He missed 23 games, the equivalent of nearly 1.5 seasons of football, in his first five years in the league.\

Callahan hasn’t been much sturdier. He’s never played more than 13 games in any of his five NFL seasons and in the last two years in Denver he’s played ten total games. Meanwhile, Surtain missed just one game during his three-year career at Alabama. He should be on the field a bunch early in the season, and quite possibly impossible to take off the field later in the season.

Another reason I’m taking a flyer on Patrick Surtain’s 14-1 SuperBook odds to win Defensive Rookie of the Year is that we have recent history of cornerbacks winning the award. Traditionally this hardware goes to linebacker and pass rushers. High tackle totals and sacks get accumulated more than a cornerbacks signature stat: interceptions. But in recent memory that trend was bucked like a Bronco. A young Marcus Peters in 2015 and wet behind the ears Marshon Lattimore in 2017 both bought home this award. What did both have in common? High interception totals. Peters hauled in a whopping eight passes intended for the other team, while Lattimore collected 5 such picks. What helps out defensive backs with making plays on the ball? A good pass rush! The Broncos, with a healthy Von Miller and Bradley Chubb rushing the QB, should have a renewed threat level to quarterbacks. This should only assist Surtain and the rest of the Broncos secondary snatching footballs the way Aqib Talib would your untucked chain.

And lastly, there’s an underrated factor that works in Patrick Surtain’s favor. Dude was the 9th overall pick in the 2021 draft. Why is draft status a factor here? Outside of it being an obvious indicator of expectation, it also serves another purpose. Everyone already knows his name. That matters. Don’t forget the Defensive Rookie of the Year is determined by votes. Votes from human beings. Surtain won’t have to spend the first half of the season on an awareness campaign. He’s expected to be great. So if he in fact plays great, it only validates his initial projection.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT BETTING THE BRONCOS WIN TOTAL

Zach Bye | 104.3 The Fan

August 12, 2021

The Summer Olympics have ended, the calendar is rapidly approaching September, and soon the hallmarks of the fall season will surround us. For me, there is nothing that epitomizes fall more than NFL football on a Sunday. The cool crisp air, the grill, the games, the beer. It’s become such an important thread in the fabric of our country. The only problem we have right now is that it’s not actually here yet. Like my man Tom Petty once said, ‘the waiting is the hardest part.’ But that’s alright, because one of my other favorite windows of the NFL year is the one we’re currently in. Why, you ask? We get to predict regular season totals! You can’t play this game prior to the draft or free agency, and it’s not wise to do so in OTA’s or minicamp, either. It’s not until training camp that we start to see what these teams actually look like. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the Broncos 2021 SuperBook win total!

            The Broncos have been designated a season win total of 9 by the good folks at SuperBook. Remember, for the first time since the late 1970’s, NFL fans will have to adjust their wiring of 16 games up to a 17-game schedule. Even with an extra game, 9 wins seems lofty for a Broncos team coming off a 5-11 season. In order for the ‘over’ to cash, Denver would have to be 10-7, which would double their wins year over year. Could that happen? Sure, it could. The NFL is the ultimate worst-to-first league. A recent example of meteoric rise is the Dallas Cowboys shift between the 2015 and 2016 seasons. In 2015 America’s Team was a 4-12 dumpster fire. That offseason Jerry Jones added a couple of rookies named Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot and the very next season Dallas was 13-3. The same thing happened in Kansas City between 2012 and 2013. The Chiefs went from a putrid 2-14 season to a sterling 11-5. That’s a nine game improvement in one offseason! What did KC have in common with the turnaround in Dallas? They both hit the reset button at quarterback (oddly enough in both situations it was Matt Cassell getting the boot). More often than not, when a team is pulling a worst-to-first turnaround it’s due in large part to a change at the most important position in sports. This is where the Broncos lose me.

            Denver is having a 50/50 quarterback battle between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater in training camp. I think I can fairly argue that this is the most uninspiring QB competition in recent memory. Lock had his shot to be ‘The Guy’ in Broncos Country in 2020 and responded by leading the league in interceptions and being dead last in completion percentage. This took place in a season where NFL quarterbacks set an all-time record for the least number of picks thrown in one season while simultaneously setting the single season record for highest completion percentage. Not ideal context for Lock. But those weren’t the only records set by QBs in 2020. Last season also saw the most touchdown passes thrown in NFL history. While Lock was struggling in Denver, Bridgewater threw 15 touchdowns for the 4-12 Carolina Panthers. What’s worse for Teddy Two Gloves is that his total of 15 TD passes is actually a career high. Woof.

            The hope for the Broncos is that the roster is so damn good (ranked #6 by Pro Football Focus, 10^th from ESPN) that it overcomes their underwhelming QB situation. Optimistic fans in Broncos Country point to 2015 when the roster was so complete it helped carry Peyton Manning on his last legs all the way to a Super Bowl. The Broncos went 12-4 that season…but do you know how many games they won by 7 points or less? 11. Think about that razor’s edge margin for error. And that’s with one of the great 52-man teams in recent history. Are these 2021 Broncos that complete to the point you’ll put money on them winning 10 games to clear their SuperBook total of 9? I have my doubts.

            So here the Broncos are. Hope for Aaron Rodgers in 2021 has evaporated, and the DeShaun Watson pipe dream has cracked. The Broncos have the same coach in Vic Fangio who has a head coaching record of 12-20, and has yet to win a game in September (0-7). They have largely the same good but not great roster as last year, and a quarterback room that will likely get injected with new life next offseason. That brings us to our final question of what’s more likely: Denver overcomes lackluster quarterback play with a near flawless roster, while the third-year coaching staff suddenly becomes their best version and leads the Broncos to 10-7 and back to the playoff picture? OR a team that has a combined record of 23-41 the last four years and still needs a QB simply continues to lose more games than they win? I’ll take the latter. It doesn’t give me great pleasure saying it, but Denver under 9 wins for the 2021 season is the play here.

Online sports betting is legal in Colorado and SuperBook.com is a fully licensed sportsbook that brings you everything you need. 

We have been operating since 1993, offering betting lines on everything from pro football to the NBA, NHL and more. You will find real-time betting odds on a huge range of sporting events taking place across the nation and the rest of the world.  

At SuperBook.com, make placing bets easy. You can wager from almost any mobile device, computer or from our physical sportsbook locations. You will find a huge range of different bet types available, such as moneyline, totals, spreads, proposition bets, live betting, futures betting and more. Setting up your account at SuperBook.com takes no time at all, and you can then start wagering on your favorite players and teams at the palm of your hands.  

Bet on Sports at Fully Licensed Colorado SportsBook

Colorado law allows you to bet on a huge number of sports, such as basketball, football and soccer. We bring you many different types of bets ensuring that you can always back your team in the way that you wish. 

NFL Betting in Colorado

We offer many different ways for bettors to get a piece of pro football action at Superbook.com. SuperBook was the first major sportsbook to offer sides and totals for all 272 NFL games of the 18-week regular season. Additionally, we offer many different futures, index and player props and much more. For example, we offered “Who will take the first snap of the season for the Denver Broncos?” with odds for players such as Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Teddy Bridgewater, Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson.  

While you can still enjoy NFL action from our physical location known as the World Famous SuperBook at the Westgate in Las Vegas or even our newest location at The Lodge Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado, you can also wager from your phone. Many fans love to get in on the action early in the game and wager on which player will score the first touchdown of the game.  

NBA Betting in Colorado

The NBA never fails to draw the attention of fans and there is no lack of betting opportunities at SuperBook. With a massive range of markets available for both regular season and playoff games, there is more than enough action for even the most enthusiastic bettors. In addition to moneyline, spread and totals bets, you will also be able to make use of live betting, futures, and more. For instance, you could back the Denver Nuggets to win the Western Conference. 

Perhaps the most popular way to wager on the NBA at SuperBook is found on the ‘Odds Boost’ page. Every day that there are NBA games on, you can find boosted odds at co.SuperBook.com. Some of the most popular boosted odds NBA wagers include the player to score the first basket, a player to record a triple-double or a player to score 30+ points.  

MLB Betting in Colorado

From the moment the MLB season starts right through to the World Series, there are loads of betting opportunities for fans. Each game brings with it bets such as the moneyline, runline and totals, as well as a number of prop bets. You can also make use of live betting, and you’ll find plenty of futures bets that help to keep the season interesting. 

While the Rockies aren’t atop the National League like they once we’re, SuperBook Sports baseball fans still find plenty of opportunities to wager of the hometown team. SuperBook.com offered triple boosted odds for the Rockies to win their division prior to the start of the season. On Opening Day, many SuperBook.com bettors cashed in on some winnings as the Rockies moneyline was boosted and Colorado defeated the Dodgers 8-5.  

NHL Betting in Colorado

Hockey fans will tell you that the NHL is the most exciting league in the world, and this is even truer when you have a few bets riding on the next game. There are plenty of different ways to bet on hockey games, including bets on individual games, such as the moneyline, goal line, totals, live betting, and various prop bets. You can also enjoy future betting, such as on the Stanley Cup winner. 

The Presidents’ Trophy winning Colorado Avalanche are simply the most popular team to wager on in Colorado. Superbook.com makes it easy for fans to place their wagers. Not only do we have the best odds in the market, but we also offer an expansive menu of odds boosts for every Colorado Avalanche game.  

MLS Betting in Colorado

Soccer may not yet have the same following here in the US as it does in other parts of the world, but its fan base is increasing all the time. Each match brings with it a huge number of chances to bet, with standard markets such as the moneyline, goal line, and totals, as well as live betting opportunities and prop bets. You can also try to make some long-term predictions about the season with the futures betting markets. 

Colorado is the proud home of the Colorado Rapids, who have been part of MLS since it started. The team often does well, having won the MLS Cup in 2010, and there is always a crowd when games take place at DICK’s Sporting Goods Park. Here at SuperBook.com we have all the bets you could possibly need to back the Rapids and bring even more excitement to each event. 

College Basketball Betting in Colorado

While it is always March Madness that attracts the most betting action, there are plenty of opportunities to back your favorite college basketball teams throughout the entire season. There are loads of games taking place, offering markets such as the moneyline, point spread, and total, as well as live betting.  

Local college basketball fans found plenty of sports betting success as the Colorado Buffaloes earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament and the Colorado State Rams earned a bid to the NIT Tournament. The Odds Boosts page at co.SuperBook.com didn’t forget about the state’s college basketball teams either. There’s oftentimes boosted odds for college hoops as well.  

College Football Betting in Colorado

Handicap bettors often look to college football for good betting opportunities, as there are so many options. When betting on the NCAAF you will find markets such as the moneyline, point spread, and totals. You can also live bet at co.superbook.com If you’re looking for futures,  you can bet on the College Football Playoff, Conference and and National Champions. 

College Hockey Betting in Colorado

Betting on college hockey is just as exciting as betting on the NHL, with a huge number of betting markets available on each game. You will find all of the standard markets, such as the moneyline, goal line, and totals, and you can also make use of live betting, future betting and more. 

Denver is well known for its hockey teams, and not just the Colorado Avalanche. The Denver Pioneers are one of the most thrilling college hockey teams in the country and they have won numerous NCAA national championships. Many think that it won’t be long before they win another, so now may be the perfect time to place your bets. 

Additional Sports Betting

While betting on football, basketball, hockey, soccer and baseball may be the most popular, you can bet on many more sports in Colorado. We bring you betting markets for golf, boxing, MMA rugby, tennis and more. If there is a sports event coming up that you would like to bet on then there is an excellent chance that you can do so right here at SuperBook.com. 

Colorado Sports Teams

How to Bet on Sports in Colorado with SuperBook.com

It is very easy to get started here at SuperBook.com. First, you need to sign up for an account, which you can do directly through this website or through your mobile device. When you create an account, you need to provide the following information: 

· Full Name

· Date of Birth

· Social Security Number (last 4 digits

· Current physical address (PO Boxes are not acceptable)

· Email Address

· Mobile Phone Number

By law, we need your Social Security Number in order to verify your identity, and occasionally we may need further information in order to complete this, such as a picture of your driver’s license. You will also need to download the GeoComply plugin, whether on your computer or a mobile device. This is required by law to accurately determine your location. 

After you have created your account, you simply need to fund it(as explained below), and you can then start placing bets straightaway. Remember, you must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Colorado’s state borders to place a bet; otherwise, your wagers will be declined. 

Types of Sports Bets Available in Colorado

The exact bets that you can place will vary depending on the sport and the nature of the event. However, there are some common bet types that you will find available almost all of the time. By using these bets in combination, you can cover a huge range of possibilities. 

Here are the basic bets that you will find: 

Moneyline:

This is the most straightforward type of bet; you are simply backing one of the teams to win. 

Totals:

This is a bet on the combined total of points that the teams will score. The bet is presented as an Over/Under choice. You bet over if you think the total will be higher than that given in the market or under if you think it will be less. 

Spreads:

This type of bet adds extra points or goals to the underdog’s score. If you then back the underdog to win, and they do so once those additional points/goals have been taken into account, then you win your bet. 

Paylays:

This is a very popular type of bet that is used to cover multiple events. You have to pick the winners for at least two events, and if you get them all correct then it should result in a big win. 

Teasers:

This type of bet is also known as alternative spreads. It is a type of parlay bet with wider spreads, which could result in you winning more bets. 

Round Robins:

This allows you to “box” a bet so that all the teams play each other. You can still win a Round Robin bet if one or more of your team loses. 

Prop Bets:

Prop, or proposition, bets are wagers on things other than the outcome of a game. For instance, you could bet on the first team to score or the player to score the most. 

Futures Bets:

These are longer-term bets. For instance, rather than betting on a team to win a game, you may bet on them to make the playoffs or win the cup. 

SuperBook.com’s Colorado Sports Betting App

Colorado allows you to place sports bets from your mobile device. This means that you can place a bet whenever you feel like it here at Superbook.com. We have created apps for both Android and iOS, which can be downloaded and installed in minutes. It is important to remember that you will also need to install the GeoComply plugin, as this is needed to verify that you are actually within Colorado’s borders. 

There are many advantages to mobile betting, especially when you consider that we also offer live betting markets. Imagine that you are watching a game at a friend’s or at the bar and you feel like placing a bet. All you need to do is open the app and you can place the bet in seconds. Many of our live betting markets are updated in real time as an event takes place, so if you are watching carefully then you may sport some fantastic betting opportunities. 

Our mobile apps are incredibly easy to use, and they will also allow you to deposit funds. Essentially, it means that in your pocket, you are carrying around all that SuperBook.com has to offer and you can make full use of it at any time. 

The Road to Sports Betting Regulation in Colorado

The legalization of sports betting in Colorado was no easy task and it took many years to complete. A full history of the state’s gambling laws over the last few decades and how they have changed would take far too long. What is important is that in the end, sportsbooks were able to start accepting bets on May 1, 2020. Here is a brief look at how this was achieved: 

· April 2019 – The House majority leader Alec Garnet introduced bill HB 1327, which would allow legal and regulated sports betting in the state. 

· May 2019 – HB 1327 is signed into law by Governor Polis, but it first needs to be put to a referendum vote in the November elections. 

· November 2019 – Known as Proposition DD, the Legalize Sports Betting with Tax Revenue for Water Projects measure is voted on by Coloradans and it just passes by 51.41% to 48.59%, paving the way for each of Colorado’s 33 casinos to apply for a license to offer both online and retail sports betting. 

· May 2020 – The first online sportsbooks go online in Colorado, making it the latest state to welcome legalized sports betting. 

· November 2020 – One year after passing Proposition DD, Colorado voters support Amendment 77, a measure that allowed casinos to increase the single bets limits for numerous table games, which is expected to give retail sports betting a boost across the state. 

Colorado Sports Betting Law

According to the law, sportsbooks are able to receive a license if they partner with a casino in the state, such as the Black Hawk Casino, where the new SuperBook.com venue is set to open. The state will be collecting a tax of 10% on the net proceeds of sports betting, and that money is being used to fund implementation of the state water plan and other public purposes. From the total tax collected, after first repaying the general fund appropriation for start-up and initial operating costs, 6% is to be set aside each year to compensate the beneficiaries of revenues generated by limited gaming and other wagering activities for any losses attributable to competition from sports betting. 

The Colorado Division of Gaming oversees sports betting and it is in charge of implementing the regulations that govern the day-to-day activities of sports betting in Colorado. 

The most important aspect of all of this is that HB 1327 allowed for full mobile betting, making Colorado just the sixth state to welcome it. Because of this, sports betting is set to become big business in Colorado, especially as online sports betting is not legal in any of the neighboring states. 

FAQs

Is sports betting legal in Colorado?

Definitely. As long as you are physically located in Colorado and over the age of 21 then it is entirely legal to place sports bets at SuperBook.com. We are fully licensed and approved to accept bets on both professional and college sports online and at our retail locations. 

What sports can I bet on at SuperBook.com?

We offer markets on a huge range of sports. You can bet on all the most popular local sports, such as football, hockey, basketball, baseball and soccer, as well as sports such as golf, boxing, and MMA. We also offer markets on international sports, so you can bet on the world’s major soccer leagues and tournaments too. 

What types of bets do you offer at SuperBook.com?

For any given event, you will find many different types of bets. We offer all the standards such as moneyline, totals and spread bets, as well as many proposition bets, live betting, futures bets and more. As such, there is every chance that you will be able to place the exact type of bet that you want to. 

Can I place a bet at SuperBook.com if I am not in Colorado? 

Unfortunately, you can only place bets when physically located in a state where SuperBook.com is licensed, which at present is Colorado and Nevada. However, you will be able to create an account and fund it no matter where you are, which means that you can setup your account ahead of a visit to either of those states if you want to be prepared. 

Can I bet from my mobile device at SuperBook.com? 

Absolutely, SuperBook.com is compatible with the vast majority of Android and Apple devices. As long as you have an internet-connected device and you are physically located in a state where we are licensed and we operate, then you should have absolutely no problems placing bets while on the go. 

Does SuperBook.com have dedicated mobile apps? 

Yes. We have apps for both Android and iOS. You can find our iOS app in the Apple App Store and download it from there. The Android app is currently only available to download via our website, simply visit co.superbook.com/android and follow the instructions there. In minutes, you will be enjoying all that we have to offer. 

Is it legal to visit Colorado just to place a bet? 

Yes it is. You do not need to be a resident of Colorado to legally place bets, just physically in the state when the bet is placed. This means that if you live near the state, happen to be passing through, or have planned a holiday just to take advantage of the sports betting opportunities, then you can do so entirely legally. You can start placing bets from the second you cross into Colorado. 

Who can bet on sports in Colorado? 

Anyone can place bets on sports as long as they are at least 21 years old. There are a few restrictions. For instance, those with close links to a sports team, such as its players, coaches, officials, and so on, will not be allowed to place bets. This is in order to prevent corruption in sports as they may have inside information or the ability to influence the outcome in some way.