I have been wagering on NFL games for over forty years and during that time I have read many articles from other handicappers who claim they have some magical formula for predicting the NFL preseason games at a higher percentage than they do during the regular season. Does that really make sense? In most of these games the coaching staff doesn’t even know EXACTLY what they are going to be able to accomplish in their team’s first LIVE action against real competitors so how can anyone really know whether they are going to cover a point spread. What I will do this week is share with you a few betting trends that I have had at least a 60% success rate with in preseason wagering.
1) Bet ON a team playing it’s second preseason game against a team that is playing it’s first. This one needs very little explanation. It only makes sense that a team with a game under it’s belt will be more prepared to make a good showing versus one that is just getting started.
2) Bet the Jets versus the Giants. Motivation is the key here. The Jets will always be NYC’s NFL step child despite Willie Joe’s accomplishments so it only makes sense that
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