The 2012 NFL preseason begins this Sunday with the New Orleans Saints taking on the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game.
Many punters ask the question: is it worth betting on NFL preseason games? At Online Gambling we believe it is worth betting on the NFL preseason and today we will share with you what you need to know to make a profit.
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Listen to what the coaching staff says in the media
NFL head coaches use the preseason to experiment with different players, plays and strategies. Teams may go into games full strength or they may decide to play their 3rd string quarterback, running back and safety. If you listen to teams coaching staff in the week leading up to a match you may get an insight into who they will start that weekend. This can have a major effect on a preseason game. The Green Bay Packers are far more likely to win starting Aaron Rodgers than Graham Harrell. Knowing which players will actual be playing is vital when handicapping NFL preseason games and a little bit of research will give you a major advantage.
Underdogs have a good record in the NFL Preseason
Every NFL preseason has many results that have fans scratching their heads and asking “how did that happen”? Last year St Louis Rams sprang four upsets, on their way to a perfect preseason record, while the 2008 Detroit Lions, who went 0-16 in the regular season, were undefeated in the preseason. Struggling teams often have more to play for in the preseason. The coach of a struggling side wants to try and take some pressure off and a good way to do that is raking up some preseason wins. Backing the underdog in preseason games will go a long way towards turning over a profit.
Back Teams with Competition in Key Positions
The biggest competition in preseason is often between players in the same side. The biggest rivalry in the 2011 preseason was not Dallas Cowboys versus New York Giants but Kyle Orton versus Tim Tebow. Teams with competition between players in key positions are far more likely to have a successful preseason than those with a set squad. Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans all had winning preseasons last year; thanks mainly to the competition between their potential quarterbacks. Teams like: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks all have strong competition for their starting quarterback position and therefore are likely to have winning preseasons.
With a bit of research and common sense the NFL preseason can be an attractive betting proposition for punters. Starting Monday we will begin this seasons NFL coverage with a preview of preseason week 1.
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