40 to 1 for 49ers superbowl win in 2008?

Question

I'm a fan, so my bias may be clouding my judgment here. But if I'm offered those kinds of odds, why not throw in 10 or 20 bucks? They were really showing a ton of improvement last season. Now I'll admit that they are still a long-shot, but 40 to 1 ??? I think them's good odds for a wager.

Any thoughts?

I think a few of you are a little confused. It is not ME giving them 40 to 1 odds, that is what I am OFFERED for a bet should I choose to take it. If you want to flame someone. bucs1208, how about you know what you are talking about next time before you shove your foot in your mouth?

Looking back, I probably should have posted this in the gambling section. It was really a question of whether 40 to 1 was the real odds that the 49ers win the Superbowl or if people thought it was less than that. Little lesson in pot odds for some of the ignorant responders... when the odds are skewed in your favor, then it is a good bet. Like if I told you we should draw a random card from from the deck. If it's a spade, I'll pay you $5. If it's not, you pay me $1. You'd be an idiot not to play that game with me, even though chances are it wont be a spade (3-1). If we play that game over and over, eventually you'll come out way ahead. Are we on the same page now? I was just asking if 40-1 was a realistic call of the odds. If in reality they have a 20-1 shot at the Superbowl, then it is a good bet to make.

Then again, not everyone is interested in statistical physics like I am.

Answer 1

jackass above me has no idea what football is even about, the niners got Joe Thomas???????????/ WHAT DRAFT WERE YOU WATCHING IDIOT HE WENT 3rd. Anyways to your ?? For those odds you cant lose 40 to 1 is slim to none but what is $20 maybe even $30. The Niners ended the season on a very strong note at the end of the yr last yr and it looked like the only thing they were missing was a big play making reciever. They still dont have one but w/ V Davis healthy and Darrel Jackson their new #1 the passing game could really click this yr, not to mention that stud of a rb they got to draw the D in on play actions.

As for the D WOW!! They were a lil shaky at CB last yr and you guys fixed that up by taking Nate Clements from my Bills, your welcome btw. An you've def drafted the best LB in the draft and I think personally the best Defensive player in the entire draft. Which you also took right in front of Buffalo once again thanks lol. That w/ a young DL who was alos improving at the end of the yr and I think you have a legit shot of winning the NFC West. Dont let anyone fool you either the NFC is up for grabs this yr. Last yr the Bears weren't even that great of a team, if they were in the AFC they would have been 11-5 at best w/ that horrible O, doesnt help they lost 2 key players and gonna be 3 as soon as they trade Lance Briggs.

So I say why not the NFC IS SO WEAK this yr that I believe the Niners got as good of a shot as anyone, IF the players they have play to their potential and expectations.

Answer 2

If the whole NFL used them then the playing field was equal. Also their are only 2 Steelers who openly admit to the use and one was not a starter til the 80s. You make your self sound like a total Idiot! The steroids in the 70s were legal and not against NFL policy so if they were used it was not cheating like Spy gate which was directly forbidden by league policy. Steroids back then were totally different in content than the ones today. They were perscribed by the team doctors for healing purposes. They were more similar to when a doctor places a client on a steroid to decrease inflamation of a sore throat or the lungs. Same as the muscles. The Refs complaint is the Losers Lament! All I can say is read the Rule book. No one cared when Warner took his helmet off on the field twice to argue, or when Fitzgerald block MCFadden in the back in the 2nd quarter while chasing Boldwin or the 15 times that Gandy almost tackled Harrison and they only called in three times. In XL no one cared when Fisher blocked Ben in the back on te Hendron int return which set up Seattle's sole TD. Jackson commited text book OPI, Extened arm, Push Off and seperation gained, Lockler "Hooked" Haggins to the ground and the Hasselbeck low block was post possession. Kss the 6 Rings *****!

Answer 3

That is rediculous to give the 49ers 40-1 do you even watch football? The highest it should be is 20-1 and this is even pushing it. They had a good draft and they got a few key players in this offseason. Their division is garbage which included the awful rams, seahawks, and Arizona. San Fran almost made the playoffs last year at a 7-9 record. Please know what you are talking about for future refrence.

Answer 4

I'm not even going to read everyone elses input because they're most likely just fans hating other teams as usual... but as to your topic, I say go for it!
Here in Las Vegas, those odds may change slowly, but surely... also, you may want to put a large chunk of change on their over/under totals (it was at 7 games just two ago)... it may have went up to 8, but I don't see it going past 8 or 9 before cuts and before preseason is over... MAKE YOUR BETS NOW!!!
Nolan is not taking any bull***t this year and neither will that defense!

Answer 5

Hey it Might Happen 49ers have The Best Team in The NFC West If they get Lucky in The Playoffs Ur Up on Money

Answer 6

No thoughts, but I'm rolling on the floor laughing my @$$ off! 40-1 for 49ers? I'd put my money on the Broncos next year. But what the heck, it's only $10 or $20, LOL!

Answer 7

You can bet 5 or 10 dollars, but you're probably throwing away your money. The 9ers are trying to build their team completely through free agency ala Dan Snyder's Redskins. I wouldn't imagine you would put a superbowl bet on the Redskins...

Answer 8

40-1 odds doesnt even make sense for the 49ers. 32-1 odds if all teams were equal. but there are teams like new england and san diego which have to be heavy favorites. way better than 40-1. just doesnt add up to me

Answer 9

I'm a big niners fan but i gotta see how all of the guys they picked can all come together if they can then they could shock the world and if not this year then definately next year.

Answer 10

"The 9ers are trying to build their team completely through free agency ala Dan Snyder's Redskins."

Er No they aren't. They got the best Tightend in last years draft, Vernon Davis. This year they got the best LB in Patrick Willis, their future LT Joe Thomas.