Football - Football Preseason Success Story

A very good friend of mine told me 10 years ago that I would officially be addicted to gambling if I ever bet on the NFL Preseason.

I scoffed at his remarks and replied back "Never". That all changed once I realized that betting on NFL Preseason games not only made the games fun but were easier to win than the normal season.

The Vegas odds for the NFL regular season are strong. It is tough to make great plays when Vegas gives you very little edge. But with the preseason, the gambler has the edge so long as you keep in mind some of the important handicapping angles necessary for winning.

1. Look to bet on new coaches. That's right, new coaches in the NFL have a lot to prove and they will be more likely to test real plays, and get their starters more involved. These games mean more to them than say, the previous year's Superbowl champion.

2. Look for the Quarterback controversies. Every year, there are about 5 teams heading into the NFL season with some type of a quarterback controversy. These things do not settle themselves. With the aid of preseason performances, coaches can make their assessments on the players. Even if the cagey veteran is guaranteed to start for the team, a promising young quarterback must shine in preseason.

3. Read the local papers. What are the coaches saying heading into preseason? Are they focusing on offense, defense? Do they have anything to prove? Generally speaking, going for teams that have something to prove and looking to focus on offense is usually the teams you want to bet on.