I love the NFL, and one of my favorite aspects is analyzing the total points. I always love to dive into NFL totals and crunch the numbers to see what I can get out of them. From time to time, it pays off! It’s almost like a game in itself, trying to predict how many total points will be scored in a game. Over the past few years, I’ve been increasingly interested in betting on NFL totals.
So what’s the strategy? Well, first of all, before you even start playing, you should really study up on the teams and the stats. Take the time to really research the teams playing and look at their past games’ totals. Take a look at their offensive and defensive numbers, their playing surfaces, and whether or not they have any special weather or climate conditions that could impact the game. You can also look into whether the teams’ styles forplay (aggressive / passive, run-oriented, etc.) could influence the total points.
Once you’ve done your homework, it’s time to dig into the actual betting itself. As you can imagine, there are a lot of different types of wagers you can make on NFL totals, and really any sport for that matter. There are the typical point-spread and moneyline bets, and then there’s ones that focus specifically on the total points. You can bet on the over or the under for a particular game, for example. In my own experience, I prefer to make half-point bets and do an analysis of the total for that particular matchup.
I really enjoy this type of analysis and betting, but it’s important to remember that it’s still gambling. Sure, you can do all type of research, crunch the numbers, and make a smart wager – but you can still lose. In the end, it all comes down to chance and luck. That’s why I like to look at it as entertainment and not a surefire way to make money.
In the end, the key to success with betting on NFL totals is to do the research. Spend the time to look at the stats, trends, etc of each team, and try to make a well informed decision. If you can do that, then you’re well on your way to making some smart bets. If you take the time, you might even have yourself a winning streak!
I have found that the best way to continue to be successful with betting on NFL totals is to keep up with the trends. Pay attention to any changes to the rules, the league, the teams, etc. and adjust your strategy accordingly. Also, take the time to really uncover any hidden gems. Smaller teams that don’t always get the same attention can be great if you can identify them early on.
In addition to keeping up with the trends, you should also be aware of the Vegas lines and follow them closely. Vegas knows the sport better than anyone else and if they’re saying the line should be at a certain number, then that’ll give you a great starting point. Furthermore, you can start to establish patterns in how they move the line and understand how the betting public and the sharps are wagering.
Another great practice is to track your wagers – both wins and losses. This can help you start to better understand your own bias and you’ll be able to make better wagers in the future. Plus, this type of tracking can help you stick to your budget and stay in the black!
That’s my two cents on NFL totals and how to be successful betting on them. It’s an exciting way to spice up the season and even a little bit of extra money. To be successful, you just need to have an understanding of the rules, do the research, keep up with the trends, and track your wagers. Good luck!