Tag: Betting Data

Key Trends for Handicappers in NFL Week 16 Matchups

Key Trends for Handicappers in NFL Week 16 Matchups

Trends can be a helpful starting point when handicapping NFL games. In fact, some trends should carry added weight this time of year because late-season matchups include significantly more regular-season data worth considering. Here’s a look at some trends worth looking at for NFL Week #16. Trends are very often […]

Data Mining Week 13 NFL Games for Winning Betting Angles

Data Mining Week 13 NFL Games for Winning Betting Angles

We’re doing the dirty work of crunching through data, and deep into the 2019 NFL season, we’ve found two betting angles that continue to produce a profit. Will our good fortune continue? Last week, we data-mined two betting angles that produced a profit. This week, we see no reason to […]

Betting on Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns may seem odd to many, but as 10.5-point favorites this weekend against the Dolphins, historically this game is theirs to cover. (Image: Matt Starkey/Cleveland Browns)

Why NFL Teams Favored by 10-14 Points are Historically Strong Bets

Handicapping the NFL isn’t easy, but starting out with a betting advantage might be as simple as hunting for games within a specific point-spread range. This article explains what to look for, and what the data says about finding a point-spread sweet spot. The sports betting market generally gets things […]

Data: Previous Week Rushing Stats a Key NFL Betting Predictor

Data: Previous Week Rushing Stats a Key NFL Betting Predictor

The NFL has become a passing league. Virtually all pro football teams now throw the ball more than ever before. This doesn’t mean we should disregard rushing data, however. In fact, recent rushing statistics can have significant predictive value in picking point-spread winners. Consider just one stat, which measures the […]