How to Bet on Preseason Football

Betting on any sport can be very risky. Nothing is a guarantee and there are many factors to take into consideration such as point spread and money odds. Pre season football betting is something that most people do not bet on because it is hard to control the aspects of pre-season football games.

For anyone who has ever seen a pre season football game, the starting quarterbacks, wide receivers, running back and offensive and defensive linemen do not play a full game. In most games the second string unit will come in and play to make sure that the starting players do not get injured.

While football coaches and players do want to win pre-season football games, the games do not matter as much because they do not count. I have seen the Super Bowl Patriot have only 1 win in the preseason and then go 13-3 in the regular season.

When betting on preseason football games learn about the backups on the two teams playing. Which 2nd string unit has better players? Can the backup quarterback throw and how good is the backup running back.

In addition, know the injury status of players. Any player in the preseason who has the slightest injury or sprain will likely sit out for the entire game so that they get healthy. For example, Bengal's quarterback Carson Palmer who broke his ankle will likely play few games in the preseason to avoid any possible injuries. Likewise, new Ravens quarterback Steve McNair who has averaged 5 missed games over the span of his career with the Titans, will probably play few quarters during the preseason to avoid getting injured and destroying the playoff aspirations of the Raven players. A team that suffers an injury to one of its best players is a devastating loss because the player is getting injured in a meaningless game that doesn't even count towards the standings. In addition, the team and head coach of the injured player will suffer countless criticism from the media for allowing that player to get injured in a preseason game.

In the 1st game of the preseason the football players who start usually only play 1 or 2 quarters of the game. The amount of time on the playing field of the starting unit increases as the preseason moves along. By the last preseason game the starting unit usually plays at least 2 quarters, usually 3.

Also, look at the track record of the football coach. Does he like to rest his players during the preseason or make sure that thy get enough playing time to be ready for the regular season to start? These are all important questions you must look at before you place your bets.

As usual, look at which team has home field advantage or a team on a hot streak and team on a losing streak.

Good luck with your bets!