AFC a slight favorite over NFC in 2020 Pro Bowl
Titans tight end Delanie Walker (right) celebrates with Miami Dophins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) after a touchdown during the 2018 Pro Bowl. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire)
January 24th, 2020
Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson headlines the 2020 Pro Bowl, which is set for 3 p.m. ET Sunday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The MVP frontrunner led fan voting for the NFL’s all-star game and will join several of his teammates on the field to represent the AFC, the conference favored (-1.5) to beat the NFC on Sunday.
The MVP frontrunner led fan voting for the NFL’s all-star game and will join several of his teammates on the field to represent the AFC, the conference favored (-1.5) to beat the NFC on Sunday.
NFL Pro Bowl odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
AFC | -1.5 | -120 | Over 51 |
NFC | +1.5 | +100 | Under 51 |
Twelve Ravens players were named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, which tied the record for most selections from one team, with the 1973 Miami Dolphins.
The New Orleans Saints are second on the list, with seven selections, including quarterback Drew Brees, running back Alvin Kamara, and receiver Michael Thomas.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and five of his teammates earned Pro Bowl honors, but they’ll sit out the competition as they prepare for the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami.
Same goes for San Francisco 49ers nominees Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, and Richard Sherman.
Since 2016 the traditional AFC vs. NFC arrangement has been reinstated. The AFC is currently 24-22 in the series and has won the past three games.
The New Orleans Saints are second on the list, with seven selections, including quarterback Drew Brees, running back Alvin Kamara, and receiver Michael Thomas.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and five of his teammates earned Pro Bowl honors, but they’ll sit out the competition as they prepare for the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami.
Same goes for San Francisco 49ers nominees Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, George Kittle, and Richard Sherman.
Past Pro Bowl performances
The first official Pro Bowl occurred on Jan. 14, 1951 and pitted the best players from both NFL conferences against each other. From 2014-2016 the league experimented with a new format that mixed the two conferences, with Pro Bowl participants placed in a draft pool and selected by honorary captains.Since 2016 the traditional AFC vs. NFC arrangement has been reinstated. The AFC is currently 24-22 in the series and has won the past three games.
Here's a look at the two rule changes we'll be testing at #ProBowl 2020: https://t.co/agnWbdi5bA pic.twitter.com/lS6jAqEeL8
— NFL Officiating (@NFLOfficiating) January 21, 2020
The conference edged out the NFC by just one point (24-23) in 2017, but the AFC dominated 26-7 last year.
The 2012 Pro Bowl saw an all-time high in scoring by one team, when the NFC put up 62 points on the AFC. In the last three Pro Bowls, however, no team has tallied more than 26 points.
As for the outright winner, the underdog has prevailed in nine of the last 15 games and gone 12-4 against the spread since 2004.
The favorite may hold the advantage in this year’s Pro Bowl, though, as members of the NFL’s best scoring offense (Baltimore) and top scoring defense (New England) are on the AFC roster.
The 2012 Pro Bowl saw an all-time high in scoring by one team, when the NFC put up 62 points on the AFC. In the last three Pro Bowls, however, no team has tallied more than 26 points.
Pro Bowl betting trends
The average total score from 2016-2018 was 37.6 points, which makes the Under a smart play for this year’s game. The total for Sunday’s competition is set at 51, and the Under has hit in five of the last six Pro Bowls.As for the outright winner, the underdog has prevailed in nine of the last 15 games and gone 12-4 against the spread since 2004.
The favorite may hold the advantage in this year’s Pro Bowl, though, as members of the NFL’s best scoring offense (Baltimore) and top scoring defense (New England) are on the AFC roster.
Ravens coach John Harbaugh and staff will coach the AFC in 2020 Pro Bowl https://t.co/KBNrpHHEG5
— The Ravens Wire (@TheRavensWire) January 15, 2020
The star-studded event might not be as exciting as the NFL’s biggest game in February, but it’s still a chance to watch some of the best in the league play one final time before the 2019 season comes to an end. It’s also one more opportunity to boost your bankroll before Super Bowl LIV.
The 2020 Pro Bowl will be televised on ESPN. Bet the moneyline, spread and more at BetAmerica!
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