The National Football League is undoubtedly the most attended professional sports league in the US. In fact, during the 2014-15 season, an average of 68,400 fans attended each game.
With 32 competing teams, the NFL offers a lot of matchups and betting possibilities. Here are absolutely the best NFL Betting Tips to help you objectively weigh your NFL picks.
Let's look at this example:
In his first game, rookie quarterback scores a couple of touchdown passes, runs for a couple more, commits no turnovers.
Right after the game he gets into the microscope - his every move is analyzed, every word he says is scrutinized. Media outlets proclaim him as the next big NFL superstar, even a sure hall of famer.
But he's just won one NFL game. A season opener at that. Can he repeat the same performance the next game? Can he perform at that high level for the rest of the season?
A single game performance shouldn't be blown out of proportion and over analyzed. Don't look at athletes like Hollywood stars. Veer away from the glitz and glamour.
All of the hype can sway opinion for, or against, any player or team. So get past the publicity. Objectively weigh the chances of each team against this coming week's matchup.
The NFL is one of the toughest sports in the world. Injuries happen - not just in a game, but also while in practice. Knowing which players is injured, how severe his injury is, is a surgery required, how long he will be, or has been, out affects team performance and ultimately, your chance of winning your NFL bet.
Likewise, suspensions due to on-field antics or off-field distractions can throw-off a team's rhythm.
Careless NFL bettors focus only on the availability of star players like quarter backs and running backs. However, equal attention should be given to the availability of role players such as tackles and line backers (for the defensive line) and guards and tight ends (for the offensive line).
Football, after all, is a team sport. It takes all 22 players working on both the offensive and defensive side of the field to win a game.
Also, suspensions can deflate the morale of a team resulting to lackadaisical efforts. Meanwhile, injuries to players when used as a motivation, can boost team play. So before deciding which team to bet on, check who's playing this weekend - read news articles for player suspensions and look at the injury report, even the official NFL website has one.
Parity among big and small market NFL teams has been an issue for the longest time. It's always easy to assume that big market teams, stacked with superstar players, can always win against small market teams with no-name players.
To win in NFL Betting, bettors should carefully look at the chances of each team to win a particular matchup. Don't jump on a team simply because they come from a big market, more popular or laden with star players. Likewise, don't dismiss a team because you've never heard of any of its players.
The knack on NFL betting comes with the ability to identify which favorite teams can cover the point spread. On the flip side, NFL bettors should be able to gauge whether underdog teams can win, or at least, not lose by more than the spread.
| DATE | MATCHUP | SPREAD |
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| Thu, Dec. 09, 08:25 pm |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers at | (+3.5) -120 | |
| Minnesota Vikings | (-3.5) +100 | |
| Sun, Dec. 12, 01:05 pm |
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| Las Vegas Raiders at | (+9.5) -111 | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | (-9.5) -109 | |
| Sun, Dec. 12, 01:05 pm |
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| New Orleans Saints at | (-5) -110 | |
| New York Jets | (+5) -110 | |
| Sun, Dec. 12, 04:30 pm |
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| San Francisco 49ers at | ||
| Cincinnati Bengals | ||
| Sun, Dec. 12, 01:05 pm |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars at | (+9) -110 | |
| Tennessee Titans | (-9) -110 | |
| Sun, Dec. 12, 01:05 pm |
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| Baltimore Ravens at | (+2.5) -114 | |
| Cleveland Browns | (-2.5) -106 | |
| Sun, Dec. 12, 01:05 pm |
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| Atlanta Falcons at | (+2.5) -110 | |
| Carolina Panthers | (-2.5) -110 |
| DATE | MATCHUP | SPREAD |
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| Fri, Dec. 10, 07:00 pm |
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| Montana at | (+6.5) -115 | |
| James Madison | (-6.5) -105 | |
| Sat, Dec. 11, 02:00 pm |
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| South Dakota State at | (-7) -120 | |
| Villanova | (+7) +100 | |
| Sat, Dec. 11, 12:00 pm |
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| East Tennessee State at | (+23) 105 | |
| North Dakota State | (-23) -125 | |
| Sat, Dec. 11, 08:30 pm |
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| Montana State at | (+6.5) 100 | |
| Sam Houston St | (-6.5) -120 | |
| Sat, Dec. 11, 03:05 pm |
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| Navy at | (+7.5) -115 | |
| Army | (-7.5) -105 | |
| Fri, Dec. 17, 12:05 pm |
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| Toledo at | (-10) -115 | |
| Middle Tennessee State | (+10) -105 | |
| Fri, Dec. 17, 06:05 pm |
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| Coastal Carolina at | (-10) -120 | |
| No Illinois | (+10) +100 | |
| Sat, Dec. 18, 11:05 am |
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| Appalachian St at | (-3) -110 | |
| Western Kentucky | (+3) -110 | |
| Sat, Dec. 18, 12:05 pm |
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| So Carolina St at | (+11.5) -110 | |
| Jackson St | (-11.5) -110 | |
| Sat, Dec. 18, 02:20 pm |
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| UTEP at | (+10.5) -110 | |
| Fresno State | (-10.5) -110 |
December 5, 2021
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| 1st | 15:0 | 1st & 10 at Georgia 35 | Kickoff Will Reichard kickoff for 65 yds , Kenny McIntosh return for 25 yds to the Geo 25 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 14:47 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 75 | Pass Reception Stetson Bennett pass complete to James Cook for 14 yds to the Geo 39 for a 1ST down ALABAMA Penalty, Personal Foul (15 Yards) to the Alab 46 for a 1ST down |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 14:35 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 46 | Rush James Cook run for no gain to the Alab 46 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 13:44 | 2nd & 10 at Alabama 46 | Pass Incompletion Stetson Bennett pass incomplete to George Pickens |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 13:39 | 3rd & 10 at Alabama 46 | Pass Incompletion Stetson Bennett pass incomplete to Zamir White |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 13:32 | 4th & 10 at Alabama 46 | Punt Jake Camarda punt for 38 yds, fair catch by Slade Bolden at the Alab 8 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 13:25 | 1st & 10 at Georgia 8 | Pass Reception Bryce Young pass complete to Jameson Williams for 10 yds to the Alab 18 for a 1ST down |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 13:3 | 1st & 10 at Georgia 18 | Pass Incompletion Bryce Young pass incomplete to John Metchie III |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 13:0 | 2nd & 10 at Georgia 18 | Rush Brian Robinson Jr. run for 5 yds to the Alab 23 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 12:37 | 3rd & 5 at Georgia 23 | Pass Incompletion Bryce Young pass incomplete to John Metchie III |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 12:29 | 4th & 5 at Georgia 23 | Punt James Burnip punt for 50 yds , Kearis Jackson returns for no gain to the Geo 27 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 12:25 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 73 | Rush Stetson Bennett run for 1 yd to the Geo 28 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 11:42 | 2nd & 9 at Alabama 72 | Pass Reception Stetson Bennett pass complete to Adonai Mitchell for 8 yds to the Geo 36 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 11:20 | 3rd & 1 at Alabama 64 | Rush James Cook run for 8 yds to the Geo 44 for a 1ST down |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 10:40 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 56 | Rush Zamir White run for 9 yds to the Alab 47 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 10:4 | 2nd & 1 at Alabama 47 | Rush Zamir White run for 8 yds to the Alab 39 for a 1ST down |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 9:30 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 39 | Rush Zamir White run for 3 yds to the Alab 36 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 8:46 | 2nd & 7 at Alabama 36 | Pass Reception Stetson Bennett pass complete to Brock Bowers for 18 yds to the Alab 18 for a 1ST down |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 8:15 | 1st & 10 at Alabama 18 | Rush James Cook run for 6 yds to the Alab 12 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 7:36 | 2nd & 4 at Alabama 12 | Rush Kenny McIntosh run for 1 yd to the Alab 11 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 6:45 | 3rd & 3 at Alabama 11 | Sack Stetson Bennett sacked by Dallas Turner for a loss of 10 yards to the Alab 21 |
Georgia 0 |
| 1st | 6:1 | 4th & 13 at Alabama 21 | Field Goal Good Jack Podlesny 38 yd FG GOOD |
Georgia 3 |
| 1st | 6:1 | 4th & 13 at Alabama 65 | Kickoff Jake Camarda kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback |
Georgia 3 |
| 1st | 6:0 | 1st & 10 at Georgia 25 | Pass Reception Bryce Young pass complete to John Metchie III for 8 yds to the Alab 33 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 5:40 | 2nd & 2 at Georgia 33 | Rush Trey Sanders run for 1 yd to the Alab 34 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 5:15 | 3rd & 1 at Georgia 34 | Pass Reception Bryce Young pass complete to Slade Bolden for 7 yds to the Alab 41 for a 1ST down |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 4:42 | 1st & 10 at Georgia 41 | Rush Trey Sanders run for 2 yds to the Alab 43 |
Alabama 0 |
| 1st | 4:15 | 2nd & 8 at Georgia 43 | Pass Reception Bryce Young pass complete to Cameron Latu for 13 yds to the Geo 44 for a 1ST down |
Alabama 0 |
| Western Kentucky at UT San Antonio Friday, December 03, 07:00pm Alamodome |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Conference USA | 10 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 41 |
| UT San Antonio Conference USA | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 49 |
| Oregon at Utah Friday, December 03, 08:00pm Allegiant Stadium |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Pac-12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Utah Pac-12 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38 |
| Kent State at Northern Illinois Saturday, December 04, 12:00pm Ford Field |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State Mid-American | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Northern Illinois Mid-American | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
| Baylor at Oklahoma State Saturday, December 04, 12:00pm AT&T Stadium |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Big 12 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Oklahoma State Big 12 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| Utah State at San Diego State Saturday, December 04, 03:00pm StubHub Center |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State Mountain West | 0 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 46 |
| San Diego State Mountain West | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Appalachian State at Louisiana Saturday, December 04, 03:30pm Cajun Field |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State Sun Belt | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| Louisiana Sun Belt | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| Houston at Cincinnati Saturday, December 04, 04:00pm Nippert Stadium |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston American Athletic | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Cincinnati American Athletic | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 35 |
| Georgia at Alabama Saturday, December 04, 04:00pm Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia SEC | 3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| Alabama SEC | 0 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| Pittsburgh at Wake Forest Saturday, December 04, 08:00pm Bank of America Stadium |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh ACC | 14 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
| Wake Forest ACC | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |