Football Wagering Advice
By WT Staff
As the NFL and college football seasons prepare to get underway, WagerTracker provides some carefully considered tips to its esteemed customers so they can get the most success out of their selections.
Injury reports - This could be the most important part when making your picks on a weekly basis. For example, if Tom Brady gets injured in Thursday practice for the New England Patriots, that is definitely going to have an effect on the spread and money-line. But even more importantly, Brady could be healthy but his left tackle might have a nagging ankle injury. This will make him slow to get out of his stance, and this position is one of the most crucial in football as most great pass-rushers will line up on the quarterback's blind side. Make sure to pay attention to players other than those in the skill positions while checking the weekly injury reports.
Weather reports - Another important factor in football is the weather. If a team that plays in a dome, like New Orleans for example, has go to a city like Philadelphia or Chicago once the snow starts to fall, this puts them at an even greater disadvantage as they will not be able to utilize the speed they have at their skill positions. Also, a city that has a lot of wind will keep the ball on the ground more often, which means point totals should drop as teams will have to be patient and grind it out. The possession game will come in handy, which will also keep point totals down.
Bankroll - Bettors are advised to put a limit on themselves at the beginning of the season and not go over that limit. If you are going over that limit or coming close to it, that means you have probably hit a bad patch of luck along the road and you should take a step back. Do not spend more than 5% of your bankroll on one wager, or more than 25% on any given day.
Trends - Watch to see who is hot and who is not. Football, like most sports, is a game of momentum and a team on a winning streak will likely find a way to win against a team that is down on their luck.
Multiple accounts - How many times have you lost a game by a half point? You can lower the amount of losses or turn pushes into wins by shopping for the best possible betting line at multiple sportsbooks. Of course this means that you will need to sign up at a group of sportsbooks. We recommend Bodog.com for the best underdog lines period.