Super Bowl Over/Under: Giants vs. Patriots Total Score Destined to Go over

The New England Patriots and the New York Giants are all set to play in Super Bowl XLVI and it's going to be a great, high scoring affair. 

According to vegasinsider.com, the over/under is set at 54.5. While it may seem fairly high, look for both Tom Brady and Eli Manning to have their offenses playing it's best football yet. 

Sure, the first time these two teams played this season the total was only 44, but this time around, things will be much different. 

The only thing that will remain the same is the fact it will be a close match-up throughout. Super Bowl Sunday will feature plenty of touchdowns, creating even more excitement for the biggest game of the year. 

Both defenses are playing much better now than they have all season long, but it's the offense that will steal the show on Sunday night.

Manning won't stray from his hot streak and Brady won't be denied his revenge. They're both easily capable of scoring over 30 points. 

For the Patriots, Wes Welker, Deion Branch, Aaron Hernandez, Chad Ochocinco and yes, Rob Gronkowski, will all make some sort of contribution in the big game which will result in several scores. 

According to NBC Sports' Mike Florio, a league source said Gronkowski will play. 

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"Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play Sunday despite a high ankle sprain suffered against the Ravens in the AFC title game."

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This is huge for the Patriots, but then again, most people expected him to play because it is the Super Bowl. The question now becomes whether or not he will be a factor against the Giants and I believe that he will. 

Gronkowski was dominant all season long and he'll push through the pain to make monster plays for New England early in the game. 

For the Giants, Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham, Jake Ballard, Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs all make New York very intimidating, plus, they're all getting harder and harder to stop. 

New York's offense has been on a tear recently and these guys are the reasons why. 

Both quarterbacks have superb weapons at their disposal, so it will come down to who plays smarter with the ball. For the most part, Brady and Manning will protect the ball well, but one will make a costly error at some point in the game. 

Still, it won't hinder the total score. The offensive game plan for both teams will be executed out and it will go over the 54.5. 

I have the Patriots winning 30-28. Drop a comment and let me know who you have winning and what your final score prediction will be. Let the debate begin!