Betting Systems - Overcoming a rival

Betting on championship games can be a bit daunting sometimes. But, if one isolates certain angles, one maybe able to correctly pick the winning side and bet accordingly. One such angle to consider is “the overcoming the rival” angle. Although this may not show up as frequent as other angles it is still a worthwhile situation to consider. In this angle, the sports bettor simply backs the team who has most recently beaten their long-time fore (or situation) that has kept such a team from reaching the title game.

The greatest example, perhaps, that exemplifies this angle is the 2004 Boston Red Sox. After being down 0-3 in the ALCS (American League Championship Series) to their long-time rival the New York Yankees and surprisingly and subsequently beating them in 4 ensuing straight games, the Red Sox went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals in a World Series sweep (4-0). Such a sudden turn of events was perhaps the greatest comeback in sports history. Such a situation shows that when such a team beats its long-time rival (that has always beaten them in the past), such a team lifts the metaphorical “monkey off its back” and finally wins the championship title.

Another recent example is the 2006-07 Indianapolis Colts. After years of disappointment, Peyton Manning and company finally won a Super Bowl ring after defeating their long-time rival the New England patriots in the AFC (American Football Conference) Championships. Once down by 18 points in the game, the Colts looked like they were going to fold again and succumb to their perennial role as chokers. But, after some defensive miscues by the Patriots, and some timely pass completions by Manning, the Colts were able to take advantage and eventually beat their rival (and cover the spread by the way). The Colts eventually took care of the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl and ensure a ring for Manning.

In closing, it is very dangerous to go against teams on a mission. As the above two examples show, teams who have recently beaten their rivals often go on and win the championship title.