NFL Handicapping Articles

Tips For Winning Your NFL Office Pool
by T.O. Whenham - 8/6/2009

A large percentage of people in the U.S. participate in some sort of office pool or pool with their friends, and it's a great way to make the already interesting NFL even more exciting. Winning the pool usually provides a good boost to your wallet, but that pales in comparison to all of the bragging rights that you get. Winning your pool requires a great deal of luck, but you can help to create some of that luck for yourself by developing a good strategy that will help lead you to a win.

Ben Roethlisberger Distraction Not Impacting Odds
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 7/31/2009

At Harvey’s Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada a bettor can walk in and lay money down on the Pittsburgh Steelers to win a second consecutive Super Bowl. But something that allegedly happened across the street at Harrah’s in Tahoe that might have you thinking twice about taking the +650 odds at Harvey’s set for the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger.

Weighing In On The Cutler-Orton Debate
by T.O. Whenham - 7/30/2009

One of the biggest debates heading into the 2009-10 NFL season is whether the Denver Broncos made the right move by trading away their Pro Bowl quarterback, Jay Cutler. Only time will tell for sure, but it certainly seems like a risky move. It's also a deal that puts Kyle Orton in a very difficult decision - through no fault of his own his every move will be dissected and compared to the man he is replacing.

NFL Preseason Betting Do's And Don't's
by T.O. Whenham - 7/30/2009

The preseason is the time when NFL players and teams try to get tuned up for a long, grueling season. The season is obviously far less physical for sports bettors, but it can be just as grueling - especially if you aren't prepared for it. Just like players and teams need to get into game shape before they can compete at their best, bettors need to use the preseason to get ready to win as much as they possibly can. To help you do that, here are some Do's and Don't's for the NFL preseason:

Las Vegas Football Futures
by Josh Nagel - 7/25/2009

A football futures bet can feel like a long-term lottery ticket. Whether you are simply betting your favorite team, or have put in extensive handicapping to determine the club you think has a chance at winning it all, a futures bet comes with a season’s worth of action and anticipation.

The Two-Point Conversion Can Make Or Break A Team's Chances
by Greg Davis - 10/3/2005

The 1984 Orange Bowl still sticks out in my memory as one of the greatest games I've ever seen. As a 13 year-old kid I watched intently as No. 4 Miami, an overwhelming underdog, stormed out to a big lead over the juggernaut Nebraska Cornhuskers. After trailing 31-17 midway through the fourth quarter, the Cornhuskers rallied with two touchdowns to pull within one, 31-30.