Football Betting
When it comes to football betting, the most common wager is a straight bet on a team covering the pointspread. In other words, the favored team will win by the number of points specified in the pointspread and the underdog will receive the specified number of points. These bets are generally offered at odds of 11 to 10 and require the bettor to "lay" $11 for every $10 he hopes to win. It is customary to place pointspread bets in $11 increments. Injuries are a factor in football betting Injuries are a large factor in football betting. While the NFL strives to match up teams with similar rest profiles, injuries can make a significant difference. The NFL can make a drastic difference on a single game by limiting the number of key players available. For example, an injury to a key defensive back can significantly affect the game's odds. Injuries can cause a team to reevaluate their roster and change their game plan completely. Injuries can affect the overall team performance...