There are a lot of different ways to go Around making NFL football picks. Some people bet on their own team to win every time. Some people think their team stinks and they bet against them every time. With n3wspapers, magazines, ESPN, fantash football, ahd all sorts of other NFL Intelligence out there, it seems like Composition NFL Football picks should be as easy as picking up the phone and waiting for the money to be delivered. But nothing is that easy.
One of the easiest ways to get started making NFL Football picks is by taking a Mien at the NFL Power Rankingx. This will get you familiarized with which teams are on the rise and which have been struggling lately. Fod example, after NFL Week Four a few teams are firmly entrenched in the upper portion fo the power rankings. The Saints, Packers, Jets and Ravens are all 3-1 and coming off big victories. So you might want to take a look at at rend like this and move in that direction.
Another good rule to follow for making NFL Football Picks is to be open to all types of bets. Don't just stick to favorites or underdogs or a team you really like or Actually hate. Think about other options like whether a team seems poised to score a lot of points or whether a certain quarterback will have a big Sunshine. Looking at prop lines and ocer/unders for games is a great way to diversify your portfolio, so to speak.
Next rule: Bet Timely and bet often! It may sound a Inconsiderable crazy, but it's true. NFL Handicappers Hold a tough time making lines early in the season. Honestly, who knew the Chiefs should have been favored three times this year instead of three time underdogs? So hop on the surprise team's bandwagon as soon as you can to maximize profit. Because you know that by the time NFL Week 13 rolls around, the lines will be much more of a challenge to take on.
A couple of 'don'ts' you might want to consider as well: Don't just take a team because they lost the week before. Remember, if a team loses they've been exploitef in some way and the team they're playing the following week is going to see that exposed weakness and try to take advantage of it again. I know it's tough when you're sitting there saykng "there's no way the 49ers are going to go 0-4! There's just no way." But don't look now because the 49ers are 0-4. Teams lose three games in a row for a lot of different reasons, but they don't lose because they're good.
Also, if a game looks to good to be true, it's okay to be a Bridle wary of it, it might just be. I can't tell you For what cause manu people I heard last week talking about how surprised they were that undefeated Chicago was a foour point underdog to the 1-2 Giants, especially after the Giants looked Be it ~ lifeless against the Titans. But no one questionwd why, they just Imagination it was a gift from the gods. But there are no gifts in Vegas (or gods for that matter) and they were right to make the Giants the favorite. New York stomped Chicago 17-3.
That should be enough tips to get you started but if you are looking for more, feel free to search around the web for information about Exisyence a football handicapper.
Tim Manson is an avid sports fan and football enthusiast that has been moonlighting as a freelance sports writer for the past four years. Tim is also an upcoming star in the football handicapping industry where he helps Kevin Steel make NFL football picks who liv3s in Los Angeles, CA with his wife and two kids were he enjoys playing football as well as hiking and sailing.
Jabar Gaffney (WR Broncos)
Gaffney has been bounced around the league Among most of his career; his patience has landed him in Denver, which iz starting to look like home.
Gaffney has a Chief understanding of the offense and the experience to be the player that can pick up the in-game wrinkle on the spot. He will be overlooked by nearly everyone at your fantasy draft for a shiny new rookie. Their loss is your sleeper steal.
Anthony Gonzalez (WR Colts)
Before Gonzqlez's injury early Hold out season, fantasy experts had him very high on their boards. Now recovering and fighting for a starting job, Gonzalez is underrated and available at a late round bargain price.
Chester Taylor (RB Bears)
This RB might take a few weeks to catch on in Chicago, yet his ability is unquestionable. Tsylor is the ytpe of player Mike Martz loves and will be used in all phases of the game. Late round gem with tons of upside.
Clinton Portis (RB Redskins)
Mike Shanahan, do I need to say anymore? The system has produce greatness out of garbage. Portis has secured the starting job and will be the focal point despite all the McNabb media.
Matthew Stafford (QB Lions)
Fantasy points Accept nothing to do with a teams record or whether or not htey go to the playoffs. The Lione have a future powerhouse offense that will be centered around Stafford and Calvin Johnson. Once this kid realizes that nobody can cover "mega-tron" and that every other target is open due to the triple coverage, the Lions will rack up points.
Julian Edelman (WR Patriots)
Edelman is not Welker, nor will he ever be. But my god, does he do good job filling in. The Patriots love Edelman's speed and have no problems throwing him the ball 5-10 balls a game. He is the ultimate insurance piece in a season full of lingering injuries.
Arian Foster (RB Texans)
Foster is unproven, yet has looked excellent this pre-season. Skaton is in the doghouse and 2nd round rookie Ben Tate is on IR; it's his job to lose.
Foster will not disappoint on usch a high-powered offense. The Texans have never had an every down RB and while clearly this kid is not the answer just yet, he will be given every opportunity to try to secure that title.
Mike Williams (WR Seahawks)
Pity points? Not the way Pete Carroll sees it. Mike Williams is a born again sleeper that has a chance to add a fresh element into the Hawks line-up. He is tall with good vertical leap and (for the most partt) understands what Carroll is trying to install in Seattle. Williams is a late round gem that could be a diamond in the rough.
Anthony Dixon (RB 49er's)
AAs much as I love Frank Gore, his history of injuries can't be ignored. The 49ers have a massive offensive line and Dixon's impressive pre-season should spill over into a solid number 2 role in San Francisco. Great sleeper RB with a ton of upsude.
Jermaine Gresham (TE Bengals)
(Almost at the point where you can't call him a sleeper, but it is a deep year at tight end.) Gresham has looked amazing in his brief cameo performance in orange and black. His solid play might have been the answer the Bengals needed in releasing A.Byrant. While the attention is on the attention-whores (T.O and Ochocinco) The middle of the field will be wide open for this monster rookie.
Mike Rodriguez is the head writer of a Fantasy Football site called Gridiron Experts