NFL Betting Tips
Written by Rick Andrews
Sat, 2 Jun 2007
Category sportsbook
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Especially for the viewers of wheretobet.com, here are a few NFL betting tips that, if followed, will help you avoid a few of the basic mistakes made by most beginning punters.
1: Don't Give Away More Than a Touchdown in the NFL
It may work in college football, but laying more than 7 points in the pros is a sure fire way to empty your wallet. The difference in talent between two college teams is often large enough to warrant giving up double digits, but NFL matchups are rarely that lopsided.
2: Be Selective
Be realistic - what are the odds of you picking every game correctly on a given week? Be selective and look for the 3 or 4 solid games that you feel most strongly about having picked correctly. Don't try to come up with a wager on every game, simply for the sake of having some action going. And don't let the fact that a game is televised influence your decision to pass on it. It is okay to watch a game purely for enjoyment.
3: Don't Overreact to Blowouts
Quite often after a rout (especially on Monday Night games), casual bettors can't wait to jump on the winner and against the loser the following week. Don't fall into this trap - as the saying goes, "On any given Sunday ..."
4: Pay Attention to Strength of Schedule
It happens every year - in college and the NFL - teams post gaudy numbers for several weeks in a row against inferior competition. Eventually, they'll meet a tougher opponent, and chances are the line will be over inflated due to public sentiment based on the team's previous games. Pay as much attention to WHO a team has played as to HOW a team has played.
5: And the most important betting tip of all: HAVE FUN!
Enjoy your 2007 NFL betting season.
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