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Basic Football Betting

More money is wagered on football than in any other sport. Learn how to intelligently make NFL and NCAA selections and get in the game yourself.
Finding Value With NCAA Football Futures
Futures bets are one way bettors can enjoy an entire season for the cost of one bet. Should their team happen to win the BCS Championship, bettors also can make a nice chunk of change. We'll look at the odds to win the 2009 BCS title here.
Finding Value With NFL Futures
Futures bets are one way bettors can enjoy an entire season for the cost of one bet. Should their team happen to win the Super Bowl, bettors also can make a nice chunk of change. We'll look at the odds to win the 2009 Super Bowl here.
New England Favored to Win 2009 Super Bowl
The New England Patriots are solid favorites to win the 2009 Super Bowl, while the New York Giants still aren't getting much respect from oddsmakers. How does your team stack up? Find out here.
Phil Steele's 2008 College Football Preview
Phil Steele's annual college football previews are one of the most anticpated preseason football magazines to come out each year. How does this year's version stack up? Find out here.
Super Bowl Betting: Betting the 2008 Propositions
Super Bowl proposition is catching on with gamblers everywhere. Here are a few props that could be worth a long look.
Article on Super Bowl Proposition Bets
Barry Wittenstein wrote a nice little article on Super Bowl proposition bets and a bit about the thinking that takes place on them. Also some fun stuff about the history of proposition wagers and a few of the more popular ones that the sportsbooks have put out for their customers.
It's an entertaining read that bettors should enjoy.
Super Bowl Betting: Betting Alternate Point Spreads
Learn about wagering on Super Bowl with alternate point spreads. Includes betting lines for the 2008 Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Betting System
Many people have heard about the Super Bowl Betting System, which assigns points based on each team's performance. Who does it pick for 2008? Find out here.
Super Bowl Betting: Super Bowl Player Proposition Bets
Learn about wagering on Super Bowl proposition bets. Includes a list of some available bets for the 2008 Super Bowl.
Super Bowl Team Proposition Bets
Learn about wagering on Super Bowl proposition bets. Includes a list of some available bets for the 2008 Super Bowl.
Betting the NFL Playoffs
The NFL playoffs are among the most heavily bet football games of the season. Learn about betting the NFL playoffs and increasing your chances of winning money.
Betting on College Bowl Games
The college bowl season brings out a new group of football bettors every year, especially for some of the bigger matchups. Learn how to handicap the college bowl games to increase your chances of winning money.
The Border War
Saturday's Kansas - Missouri NCAA football game will have a tough time living up to all of the pregame hype, but might just be able to do so.
NCAA Mid-Season Football Report
A look at some trends that are paying big dividends for football bettors in the 2007 college football season.
Streaking Football Teams
When an NFL team runs off five consecutive wins against the point spread are they due to lose their next game? Learn how to deal with streaking teams here.
Monday Night Football Home Underdogs
The Monday Night Football home underdog systems is one of the oldest systems still being used by a number of football bettors. Learn all about it here.
Sagarin NCAA Football Power Ratings
College football bettors who don't have the time to create and update their own power ratings will find Jeff Sagarin's ratings a valuable tool. The greatest strength of the ratings are that the average opponent power ratings (strength of schedule) is already calculated for you.
2007 NFL Season Point Spread Analysis
An early look at who is covering the point spread in the 2007 season, including totals (over/unders).

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