NFL PRE SEASON BETTING
2008
**Note - Bettorsworld will once again have you covered
for all your NFL pre season picks. The Bettorsworld Key Release crew already has
their eye on a few potent NFL pre season angles this year. We'll also have a
crew of top football handicappers in our famous
handicapping Central section here on the site,
all of which will be releasing free
NFL pre season picks.
It's that time of year again! The almighty football season is upon us once
again and with that, comes the chance to bet on pre
season NFL games! But be careful! We've seen plenty of players
tap out before the regular season even begins! Handicapping the NFL pre
season can in fact be very profitable though, if you know what to look for.
The first key to picking winners in the NFL pre season is
information.
Years ago, information was tough to come by. Frequently costing thousands of
dollars and not available to the average bettors. But thanks to the internet,
times have changed. Now, anyone can access hundreds of newspapers across the
country. Associated Press feeds, Reuters, ESPN and so on.
Simply go to google and utilize their news search. Type in the team your
interested in researching, and bingo. Hundreds of articles about the team and
it's upcoming game or games.
In NFL pre season, game plans are generally laid out in black and white by
the coaches. Which players will they be taking an extra look at? How long will
the starters play? How many snaps will the star QB take? It's all there. For
free. This can help the handicapper spot obvious mismatches, especially when you
read that a veteran QB for example, will be playing an entire half against some
kid fresh out of college who more than likely won't even make the team. It
happens every year!
Everyone knows some coaches like to win in the pre season, while other
coaches could care less. Belicheck and Parcells like to win. As does Mike
Shanahan. But as I mentioned above, EVERYONE KNOWS, including the oddsmakers. To
the point that, blindly betting on a coach simply because he has won in the past
during pre season, simply doesn't cut it.
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One popular angle that has been profitable the past few NFL pre seasons is to
go with a team that already has a game under their belts, when they go up
against a team playing their first game. The logic, of course, makes sense. But
once again, be careful when wagering on these situations, because this is
generally factored into the line on the game, hence cutting into the value of
the bet.
My favorite angles involve teams that have yet to win. Particularly teams
that are 0-2. Most teams look for their best performance in game 3 of the NFL
pre season. The first two games are used to take a look at the rookies, and make
the initial cuts. Game 3 is generally a game to see where they stand, and then
game 4 is usually a game where they'll try to avoid injury as they look ahead to
opening day of the regular season.
The 0-2 is key, because lets face it, no team wants to head into the regular
season without experiencing a win. Knowing game 4 will not necessarily be all
out, game 3 is their chance to taste a win. Even stronger of the 0-2 team is at
home!
This angle can work both ways. I like to take a close look at teams that are
yet to win, and also teams that are yet to lose. Go back in time, 10 years, 15
years, however many years you'd like, and you'll find that generally, very few
teams go undefeated in the pre season. At the same time, very few teams go thru
the pre season without a win. Some years just one or two tops.
So look for reasons to go against teams that are 3-0. Particularly if they
are going up against a team that's 0-3. Often in a situation like this, you'll
gain some extra value.
Of course all of this takes work. If you're too busy, or still too involved
with enjoying your summer, no need to fear. Bettorsworld has you covered. All
the handicappers in
Handicapping Central
will be offering their insight on the pre season, particularly the
Bettorsworld KEY RELEASES. so there will be no
shortage of quality NFL pre season picks, free on the site, if that's the route
you choose.
Either way, good luck, and let's hope we all have a profitable NFL pre season
followed by an even more profitable regular season!
