Big Profits Betting NFL Preseason Football.....

NFL preseason can be a great way to build your regular season betting bankroll. Statistical data, power rankings, offense and defensive rankings..etc. are all but useless in handicapping preseason games. Without statistical data to rely on, most bookmakers have the same problems as the handicapper when trying to set a favorable line on these games. This is why you will find most preseason spreads hovering around a field goal. We have consistently cashed very nicely for our members in preseason selections over the years and expect the same again this season. Following are a few things to watch for when handicapping preseason.

* Look to teams that had poor winning record last year going against the superbowl champs... This is an angle that has shown profit year after year. A team that had a dissapointing showing the year before, can gain a lot of respect in hurry by beating the reigning Super Bowl champs. Incentive is the key word here.

* Analyze the coaching records in preseaon play....Some coaches are notorious for not caring whether they win or lose a preseason football, while others put a lot of stock in getting their teams in a positive winning attitude by winning in preseason. This angle has become increasing less valuable, as so many coaching changes have occured over the past few year, but still valuable for those that do have a track record.

* Look for teams in a "have to win" position....Some owners who have had poor attendance records due to losing teams two or three years in row, will instruct the coaches to go all out to win preseason games to regain the confidence of the fans and sell season tickets. There are also some coaches whose jobs maybe on the line and need to show some wins in preseason to keep them. Constant reading of teams local papers and press releases will give you a tip on this angle.

* Read all the coaches weekly press conference reports...Coaches will invariably tip off their game plan for an upcoming preseason game. Either they will be working on defense, or looking at rookies, or tuning up the offense. Read between the lines and you can get a good handle on how the game is going to be played. Two coaches stating they are working on their offense this week, could mean a high scoring game. A coach stating he has to make some cuts might be looking at a lot of rookies and the starters may see very little action. Many situations may come to light if you read, and can analyze what you are reading, in other words "read between the lines".

* Watch the press releases for the QB rotations....This is one of the most telling angles for handicapping a preseason game. A coach with 3 or 4 rookies or free agents vying for a QB position may pick one or two games to get an extensive look at these QB's. Many times in these situations, a starter may only handle the ball for one series. Rookie QB's are prone to make mistakes that could very well cost a ball game. Getting a situation like this going against a coach who has stated he will playing his #1 for an entire half and his #2 the second half is a huge edge for the handicapper. You also want to give a big edge to teams whose backup QB's are all veterans or at least mostly veterans. Even though though the starter may play less than a quarter, following up with two veterans versus a team with two rookies is a huge advantage..Veterans will not normally make the mistakes a rookie might make that could cost the ball game.

* My Favorite Angle....There are many more angles that come into play when handicapping preseason almost all of which require extensive reading. One of my favorites is a team with an extensive amount of free agents joining the team. They are already seasoned veterans not likely to make rookie mistakes, but need to get extra playing time to get acclimated to the offensive and defensive schemes. Getting a veteran matched up against a rookie is an overwhelming handicapping edge.

 

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