Again, these types of situational handicapping strategies are best used betting on college football or basketball. In college sports, especially in the SEC and the BIG 10, you have some major rivals, like Florida vs. Florida State, Michigan vs. Ohio State. Here’s what you’re looking for, you want to bet against teams who have a MAJOR RIVAL GAME ON DECK next week. Let’s say, Michigan is playing Buffalo Bulls in Week 10 and they have Ohio State in Week 11. Depending on each teams situation, bet against Michigan and Ohio State in this spot. However, make sure both teams are having good seasons.
Back in the 80’s and 90’s, NFL Games were on maybe 2 to 3 channels on Sunday and you had the Monday night game. Today, you have every NFL games on Sunday Ticket and the networks pick up their games of the week in their own special regions.
However, in College Sports that’s another story. Keep in mind; the big networks want the big school names because they sell advertising for them and they draw better ratings. Just because Michigan is playing Appalachian State, doesn’t mean the big school name is going to roll all over them. The Sportsbooks knows if you have a big name school vs. a small school like Maine or Appalachian State, they will jack the number up on the big school name, because they know you will bet on them no matter what the number is. If you’re new to sports handicapping, stay away from these type of games or get advice from a sports handicapper on those games, as they can lead you to the right side or total.
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