Super Bowl XLIII: The Quarterback Matchup

We've discussed the coaching matchup previously, now it's time to look at another crucial matchup for Super Bowl XLIII betting: the quarterbacks.

In one corner, wearing the black and gold trunks, you've got Ben Roethlisberger.

In the other corner, where the red and white trunks is Kurt Warner.

Warner is 11 years Roethlisberger's senior and is clearly a Hall of Famer. Roethlisberger, though, has made a pretty good case for the Hall already and will likely join Warner there when he retires.

Both have Super Bowl rings and both aren't flustered by the prime-time spotlight.

One main difference is that Warner is a traditional pocket passer and won't throw as well on the run, while Roethlisberger is not only mobile, but he's hard to sack.

One interesting difference between the two quarterbacks is how they have performed on the road versus how they have performed at home, which is obviously important for those betting on Super Bowl XLIII:

Kurt Warner

Home: 210-298 (70.5%), 2338 yards, 17 TD, 5 INT, 105.5 QB Rating

Away: 191-300 (63.7%), 2245 yards, 13 TD, 9 INT, 88.3 QB Rating

Ben Roethlisberger

Home: 143-226 (63.3%), 1662 yards, 6 TD, 9 INT, 77.7 QB Rating

Away: 138-243 (56.8%), 1639 yards, 11 TD, 6 INT, 82.3 QB Rating

It's not a surprise that Roethlisberger plays better on the road. The entire Steelers team outperforms the Cardinals team when it comes to road games (and statistical break downs). But that might very well be the difference in the game (and it has been a factor in the Super Bowl betting line).

And it's because of that that the quarterbacking edge has to go to the Steelers, so keep that in mind for your Super Bowl betting.