THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR IN HANDICAPPING?

THE SHRINK · Jul 29, 2004

Let's see how smart our posters are...

For NFL games, what do you believe to be the most important factor when handicapping a game?

I will buy the WINNER a DOUBLE before the RX bash in the Sports Bar of Golden Nugget...

THE SHRINK

Dante · Jul 29, 2004

Coaching

CRANDELL · Jul 29, 2004

The injury status of the offensive and defensive lines. If you don't control the line --You Lose

Crandell

JimFiestSux · Jul 29, 2004

The WEATHER in outdoor sports otherwise INJURIES! No maybe whether a starting pitcher gets laid the night before a game! If so play against him! Just ask Matt Morris,lol!!

Moon88 · Jul 29, 2004

Rushing yards

Moon88 · Jul 29, 2004

along with public perception

RobFunk · Jul 29, 2004

Talent. Not trying to be a jerk, I don't care what you think the right answer is.

(doing my Steven A. here) The ability to not look at records and determine which team is better is the team that usually gets the cover. The line is set to deal with the reaction of the players. It is up to the handicapper to figure which team is actually better in relation to that number.

RobFunk · Jul 29, 2004

http://forum.therx.com/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=100090022&f=366092022&m=89310454&r=89310454#89310454

I cant believe how much of a prick I can be during football. I will tone it down this season. that play won BTW. .

Behrens · Jul 29, 2004

Defense's strategies

MaxValue · Jul 29, 2004

turnover ratio

Fishhead · Jul 29, 2004

Some of these answers are trully surprising me.

THE SHRINK · Jul 29, 2004

Fishhead,

I agree....

gambler1 · Jul 29, 2004

Whatever side the public is betting on, just bet the other side.

MaxValue · Jul 29, 2004

then its gotta be yards per point

WorldNumberOne · Jul 29, 2004

Teams Record Against the Spread.

SENDITIN · Jul 29, 2004

Getting the best line.

RobFunk · Jul 29, 2004

you two trying to tell me what the most important factor other than talent, is like telling peyton manning how to throw the ball.

wantitall4moi · Jul 29, 2004

Knowing that there isn't a single most important factor...

missouri · Jul 29, 2004

Betting against the public. Never bet with the squares. Aslo just pick winners. The spread rarely comes into play.

Moon88 · Jul 29, 2004

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Knowing that there isn't a single most important factor...

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Jackpot!!