Im looking forward to the NFL season openers, especially seen as I now get both FOX and ESPN conerage. Anyway as a massive punter (Thats Aussie for I like to gamble) I just wondering who forum members feel will win this season. Last season I had some money on Green Bay. Not so much because I thought they were the best team, but I liked the price they were at. This season I'll put a bit on the Cowboys (Stupid fan bet) but I have no idea who to put the real money on. If the Pat can win the title....anyone can! So who would you pick? Christopher (Cowboys and Texans fan)
Your not alone, my friend. I don't bet, but I think the Cowboys could be ok this year. I was a bit disappointed with he injuries and some of their cuts, but they could do very well. I think the Eagles could do very well, also.
I'm a Cowboys and Texans fan also... Anyway, stay away from betting on the NFL. I bet on both college and NFL, and from my experience, college is a much safer bet. The NFL is too up and down, and you never know who will show up that week. I will probably only make 1 bet on the NFL a week.
Oakland might be a pretty good bet. Judging by the site I bet on (sportsbook.com) and media opinions, I think a lot of people are overestimating the effect that Gruden leaving will have on the Raiders. They have virtually everyone back, a ton of experience, and were a late season collapse away from possibly having home field last year. Oakland's not my pick to win it all (Pittsburgh is), but looking at the top 7-8 teams in the league with a legit chance to contend, Oakland might be the best value. (if you want to go with a team like you did with the Packers last year)
I am only a casual better on sports, but after a couple of losses I learned to only bet on playoff games/championship games, in any sport. You just never know whats going to happen until a team has been together all year and is playing for real meaning.
I agree with Cat on Oakland, but if you are looking for a team to take a chance on you should consider Indy. If Dungy can make that D respectable, they could be VERY dangerous.
