One mistake that a number of sports bettors make is in trying to handicap all sports the same. Each sport has its own distinct tendencies, including professional and college versions of the same sport, such as basketball and football. Handicapping college football the same way as one does the NFL typically doesn't work for several reasons, while we'll try to outline here.
As Phil Steele notes each week in his excellent Power Sweep football newsletter, there are three basic types of football handicapping; Fundamental, Situational, and Technical. We'll look at each of the three and how they apply to the college game, as well as give a few instances where they differ from the professional game.
As Phil Steele notes each week in his excellent Power Sweep football newsletter, there are three basic types of football handicapping; Fundamental, Situational, and Technical. We'll look at each of the three and how they apply to the college game, as well as give a few instances where they differ from the professional game.