What better way to mentally prepare oneself for the Super Bowl than some friendly betting? With the matchup right around the corner, Benzinga decided to check out the predictions of 15 of our favorite people. According to Vegas Insider, the San Francisco 49ers are 4-point favorites to defeat the Baltimore Ravens. Did our cast of stars and notables follow suit with Vegas? Check out their predictions below!
| Who? | Prediction | Comment | |
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Rosanne Barr |
31-27 |
"The impartial hardcore NFL analyst "app" in my brain says: 49ers, 31, Ravens, 27. But, hey, I'm no expert; so don't bet the ranch!" Source. (Photo: Wikipedia) |
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Mark Cuban |
28-16 |
"Because I hate the Ravens just like every kid from Pittsburgh does." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: mil8) |
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Ronald J. Daniels Johns Hopkins University President |
35-24 |
"With a respectful nod to Baltimore's legendary poet Edgar Allan Poe, my prediction is: To the 49ers, quoth the Ravens, 'Nevermore.'" Source. (Photo: Flickr :: badgerworks) |
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John Kerry |
27-21 |
"As a Patriots fan, part of me wishes they could both lose. But I have to move on." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: cliff1066a_c) |
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Tracy Morgan |
6000000-2 |
Source. (Photo: Flickr :: david_shankbone) |
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Bill Nye |
31-24 Ravens |
"The Ravens are more explosive; they pass more. They hit a little harder than the 49ers; they will create a couple of big plays on both sides of the ball." Source. (Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives) |
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Bill O'Reilly FOX News Host |
24-17 49ers |
"49ers’ offense will move the ball and control the clock. Ravens will turn the ball over twice." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: World Affairs Council of Philadelphia) |
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Haley Joel Osment Actor |
28-24 49ers |
"San Francisco's recovery from a 17-point deficit last week convinced me that they have the will to pull out a victory down the stretch." Source.
(Photo: Wikimedia Commons) |
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Pat Robertson Reverend |
35-27 49ers |
"My heart goes with the Ravens, but I believe the 49ers have too many star linemen for Baltimore to prevail." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: dno1967b) |
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Martin Schulz |
24-14 49ers |
"It's a view from Europe. I think it will be a great match where experience will count. The 49ers will drive home advantage in 4th quarter. Both teams had a brilliant season." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: SPD-Schleswig-Holstein) |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger |
27-23 49ers |
"Got to go with California this year!" Source. (Photo: Flickr :: jurvetson) |
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Nate Silver New York Times statistican/2012 election fortune teller |
49ers |
"The Ravens, despite all the hype surrounding Ray Lewis, allowed a rather pedestrian 21.5 points per game this year. The 49ers also have the better offense." Source. (Photo: Wikipedia) |
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Donald Trump |
24-21 |
"Great defense." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: Boss Tweed) |
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Adam West Batman actor |
24-21 49ers |
"This may be west coast wishful thinking but I think it'll finish 24 to 21 favor of the Niners." Source. (Photo: Flickr :: Alan Light) |
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Alan D. Wilson McCormick CEO |
24-17 Ravens |
"I'd expect at least one touchdown from each team from 'big plays.' Either a long pass or run from the play makers, but the Ravens win." Source.
(Photo: Flickr :: Abhijit Tembhekar) |
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