Super Bowl 2013: Predictions, Television Schedule, Preview, Betting Lines

When the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers meet in Super Bowl XLVII, several players will be familiar to the Washington area. The game, of course, is in New Orleans, but the Super Bowl reaches everywhere, including Northern Virginia.

Here's all the information you'll need to get the most out of the matchup, including local players to keep an eye on, television schedules and where to watch the game close to home.

Look for Ahmad Brooks, a 49ers linebacker who attended the University of Virginia, C.D Hylton High School in Woodbridge and Hargrave Military Academy. (See Brooks’ bio here). He was born in Fairfax.

[Read Patch interviews with Brooks' sister and his high school coach.]

Torrey Smith, a wide receiver for Baltimore, lived in Fredericksburg and graduated from Stafford High. (See Smith's bio here.)

Joining Brooks is Cam Johnson, a San Francisco rookie linebacker. He also attended the University of Virginia and went to Gonzaga College High School in Washington. (See Johnson’s bio here.)

Ravens fans have to be hoping not to see Tyrod Taylor, who attended Virginia Tech and went to high school at Hampton High School in Hampton. (See Taylor’s bio here.) Why are Ravens fans rooting against his appearance? He's the backup quarterback.

ScoresandOdds.com has the Super Bowl betting line favoring San Francisco by 3.5 points. The over/under on total points is 47.5.

But what does Vegas know? Here are fearless predictions from our area:

Jason Spencer, Local Editor, Arlington Patch: Ravens 35, 49ers 24.

Adam Shelnut, Regional Publisher, Patch: Ravens 24, 49ers 21.

Todd Richissin, Senior Regional Editor, Patch: 49ers 35, Ravens 24.

Greg Hambrick, Associate Regional Editor, Patch: Ravens 21, 49ers 20. 

What's your prediction? Tell us in comments.

Who: San Francisco 49ers v. Baltimore Ravens.

Where: Superdome in New Orleans.

Where to Watch in Arlington:

• Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill, 2424 Wilson Blvd.
• First Down Sports Bar, 4213 Fairfax Drive
• CarPool, 4000 Fairfax Drive
• Hard Times Café, 3028 Wilson Blvd.
• Summers Restaurant, 1520 N. Courthouse Road
• Bailey’s Pub and Grille, 4238 Wilson Blvd.
• Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 South 23rd Street
• Whitlows on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd.
• Clarendon Grill, 1101 North Highland St.
• Velocity 5, 2300 Clarendon Blvd.
• Spider Kelly's, 3181 Wilson Blvd.
• Mad Rose Tavern, 3100 Clarendon Blvd.
• Spider Kelly's, 3181 Wilson Blvd.
• Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson Blvd.
• First Down Sports Bar, 4213 Fairfax Drive
• Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd.

TV Schedule: Super Bowl coverage on CBS and its sports station begins at 9 a.m., and kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on CBS.

Tickets: Good luck.