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NFL - AN INTRODUCTION AND BETTING TACTICS.

An article from BETFAIR BETTING EXCHANGE for Easy Play Games.

How to learn the rules and better your NFL understanding

• Watch games and come to terms with rules and tactics bit-by-bit.

• Pay attention to the commentary - you’ll soon work out who the expert analyst is and who’s there to make the commentary interesting.

• Visit websites such as www.nfl.com for an all-round understanding of the game.

• Play NFL computer games and Fantasy Football. You’ll learn the value of formations and positions and develop a keen interest in certain players.

Betting on NFL

Outright Winner

Before New England’s dominance of 2003 – 2005 there were a few long-odds Super Bowl winners and this could well happen again. With the NFL always seeking parity via the draft and salary cap, an outsider could well be good value to win, leading to decent trading opportunities as the season goes on.

Points to look for when selecting your team(s):

• Strength of the Schedule – In the NFL teams don’t play every other side during the season, creating different schedules and some can be easier than others.

• Draft pick-ups – There are websites which review how teams performed during the draft.

• Trades during the off season or player retirements.

• Any coaching changes – A good coach can make a huge difference as Bill Belichick has proven. Also look at the records of offensive and defensive coaches.

Matchday Markets

Match Odds/Handicap markets – Team news can be very important. Last year when Michael Vick (Atlanta’s star quarterback) was unable to play against New England, the changes in the Match Odds and Handicap markets odds were huge. Remember in the handicap markets, the numbers three and seven are key numbers (points awarded for a field goal and touchdown respectively).

Total Match Points – The weather and ground conditions are key. Cold, windy weather is likely to see lower scoring affairs compared to a calm, sunny day. Please note, some games are played indoors so the outdoor weather conditions won't affect the game. The offensive tactics of each team need to be taken into account - how often they pass or run the ball.

InPlay Betting

This is my favourite part of NFL betting as the markets can be very volatile. The only issue is trying to stay awake at 4am on Monday night! Many factors can change the market within seconds - touchdowns, field goals, interceptions, fumbles etc...

A word of warning, watch out for the flags! Yellow flags are thrown by officials during the game where there has been possible foul play. A penalty may change the outcome of the play and this could have a huge impact on the final result. Bear in mind coaches are allowed to throw a limited number of red flags when they wish to challenge the last play. The officials will look at TV replays to determine the correct course of action.

Good luck this season with your selections and trading.