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Football Handicapping Service

I place a lot of value in my reputation as an expert sports handicapper, but, I'll be the first to admit, we're not right for everyone. Here's a good checklist to see if you should hire someone who specializes in NFL handicapping, or if you're better off going it alone for now. Do it yourself or hire a professional handicapper? How to compare handicapping services What to expect from a football handicapping service Question #1 - Are your NFL

The Moneyline in Sports Betting

Risking a little to win a lot What is a "moneyline" bet? Moneyline betting strategies Break-even rates for various moneyline odds Should you play the NFL moneyline? How profitable can it be? How is the money-line used in baseball? Some answers below... While seasoned gamblers understand the money line, many sports bettors do not understand this betting option and the huge potential benefits associated with using it. This article will describe the money-line and how it can

NFL Underdogs or Favorites - NFL Betting

Why underdogs make more sense in the NFL Why the betting public makes underdogs valuable Why most people can't bet underdogs consistently More reasons why NFL underdogs are the way to profit 6 Reasons I like NFL Underdogs Underdog or favorite? It's a choice we make 16 times per week during the NFL season. While there are certainly times when favorites warrant our

How to Bet the NFL Playoffs

How the NFL playoffs differ from the regular season Why regular season betting strategies don't work The value of home-field advantage in the playoffs How to Select your NFL Playoffs Picks I just love the NFL postseason. Although there is obviously an opportunity to do well during the NFL regular season, the NFL playoffs provide a much more consistent and predictable set of circumstances. As

How To Make Winning NFL Preseason Picks

Preseason NFL Picks: How to Make the Best NFL Predictions & Bets +48.2% Return on Bankroll (+$48,170) lifetime in the NFL preseason How to make money betting on the NFL preseason Analyzing coaches, team depth, and game plans The role of statistics in betting the NFL preseason Why is NFL Preseason Betting Different? Can money be made on NFL preseason picks? Absolutely. I have produced a

Halftime Betting & 2nd Half Lines

How to bet at halftime in the NFL The importance of line movement Is halftime betting right for you? You spent the last two hours handicapping a football game that is now approaching kick-off. You've even double-checked your picks against my free NFL picks against the spread for the week. Your efforts tell you that the Green Bay Packers should win the contest by at least three

How to Make Super Bowl Picks

Everyone loves the Super Bowl There's nothing quite like gathering with friends and family to watch the "Big Game." The Super Bowl has become as much of a celebration as holidays and birthdays. So much so that some people are calling for the Monday after the game to be a national

NFL Parlays

If you are looking for some information about free NFL picks and parlays, then you have come to the right place. You aren’t going to find simply a list of NFL parlay picks here, but you will find all the information needed to become successful with NFL parlays betting. I have spent more than 20 years in the sports handicapping industry, and I like to consider myself an expert when it comes to betting

NFL Sharp Bets: Betting Like a Sharp Bettor

If you hang around any sports book long enough during football season, you'll hear someone say, "Uh-oh...the Sharps are on the other side." But who are these NFL Sharps? And why do they elicit such awe in sports betting circles? Sharps are the skilled bettors who win. They are the small group of wise bettors who tend to beat the sportsbooks long term. They are often big-money bettors for this

How to Deal With NFL Losing Streak

The iconic Wide World of Sports moniker "The thrill of victory...and the agony of defeat" could just as easily describe sports betting. Many fans prefer to gamble on football with money on the line, adding to the excitement and raising their stake in the game. Others back their favorite team with cash. Still others

NFL Betting Strategies: NFL Betting Guide to Winning

Point spreads are always in the news. That's because backing them is the most common NFL bet. Laying points or backing the dog, however, is far from the only way to wager on the king of sports. Sportsbooks post many different numbers, including those covering the entire game, only the first half, individual player props, and total points scored. This bonanza of numbers is a buffet for

NFL Betting for Newbies: Bet on Football Strategies

There are two separate windows through which people view football betting: hype and reality. The hype is that some bettors make millions—heck, gazillions—by betting on the NFL. They spend their days handicapping a little, betting a lot, and eating luxurious Vegas buffets that, of course, were comped by the sportsbook manager.

Can You Beat the NFL Betting?

The NFL has always been the king of sports betting in America. Pro football betting accounted for nearly half of all wagers placed in Vegas sportsbooks before the nationwide wave of legalized betting began in 2018, and since then, it has only expanded. As the most popular sport, the NFL also has the sharpest lines — and that's exactly why it's the hardest market to