The fields for the MVP and rookie of the year awards are starting to get very crowded. Why? Because the stand-outs aren’t on what many would consider unbelievable teams. The rookie of the year is okay for that. But the MVP award usually goes to a person on a team that has separated itself from the rest of the NFL.
We’re into the second half of the NFL season. How’s your bankroll holding up? Are you on a full tank, or are you running on fumes?
The sad truth is, many football bettors have already emptied their wallets. Think of the full 17-week regular season as a triathlon. Everyone starts out hopeful, but through poor money management or a simple lack of handicapping ability (often both in considerable amounts), some people have to give up early. You don’t want to be one of those people. You want to be an ironman.
With the football season in full swing, now is the best time to examine some betting trends and teams headed in the right and wrong directions.
Football betting trends
College teams coming off three consecutive covers are 5-8-1 ATS in their next outing.
College teams off a home underdog win are 4-10 ATS in their next game.
NFL teams are 4-8 ATS flying two or more time zones away from home.
NFL home dogs are 7-14 against the spread.
NFL teams that are favored by three or less points are 20-10-1 ATS thus far.
