The NFL betting lines for the Super Bowl are ready to go as the lockout has ended, unleashing a flurry of activity as players switched teams and made free-agent moves. Here are five teams to watch this year, and the best sports betting choice of all.

New England (+600): Picking up Chad Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth were massive moves; if Haynesworth is motivated (and no one is better at that than Bill Belichick), the defense will improve by leaps and bounds.

Philadelphia (+600): No team made more moves than the Eagles, and Nmandi Asomugha was the move of the offseason. But more problematic is the contract problems surrounding DeSean Jackson.

Green Bay (+600): The Super Bowl champions never got worse during the offseason and their offense should be better with a healthy Ryan Grant and Jermichael Finley. But how much will they miss Cullen Jenkins?

Pittsburgh (+1000): The runners-up didn’t get much worse either, although the linebackers are getting a little older. Look for the offense to be more explosive this season.

New York Jets (+1200): They’re getting closer and closer, but the Jets will get to the top of the mountain someday. The defense is just too good and Mark Sanchez is getting better all the time.

Pick: The Patriots’ defense may be the most improved unit in the league if Haynesworth can keep his wits about him, and Belichick and Tom Brady will keep this team in check. Bet on New England this fall in your online sports book.