Question for college football bettors

Kingkhan

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What would you tell a Canadian that wants to get into betting on college football? I follow and bet every pro sport but never college football. I want to get into it, I love the intensity and energy of it.

My question is how would I get to know the teams better, what's the key things I need to know about betting college ball?

For example, one buddy told me that unlike the pros, teams in college football don't sit on leads, they will continue to pour it on and on even when up big. That is a key difference and I'm glad I was told that.

Anything else?

 

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Lolol..

What techniques do u use to cap canadian football?

 

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tatehill2000 said:

Lolol..

What techniques do u use to cap canadian football?

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Lol. Good one. I don't bet CFL. It's too erratic and unpredictable. Also it's 3 downs not 4 like college football and NFL so it's a lot different.

I'm just saying there's clearly a lot involved in betting college sports and unique aspects to it like that part about teams will pour on points even with a big lead. I'm just trying to learn something here. I'm moving to the States in September and would not only like to bet on college ball but watch some games.

 

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OT is different than the pros.

 

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Well your buddy's advice can't be taken as a whole, so throw it out the window. Teams not sitting on a lead and pouring it on vary widely based on the team and the Coach most importantly, and even could be influenced by who's next on the schedule or getting the bench players some playing time. Just never know...

 

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Albatross said:

OT is different than the pros.

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I see. I guess I'll look into that also.

 

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Kingkhan said:

Lol. Good one. I don't bet CFL. It's too erratic and unpredictable. Also it's 3 downs not 4 like college football and NFL so it's a lot different.

I'm just saying there's clearly a lot involved in betting college sports and unique aspects to it like that part about teams will pour on points even with a big lead. I'm just trying to learn something here. I'm moving to the States in September and would not only like to bet on college ball but watch some games.

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3 downs versus 4 downs is MOOT.. rules apply to everyone equally.

Two crickets fukking can be handicapped lol....

You said you handicapped year round. So i am curious as to whats your Best sport.. and what is your style..

You havent said in any thread so far...
Totals.. sides..

1play a day...
Do you ONLY bet Dogs??
Blah blah.. just curious where your eye is.

 

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MattyMatt said:

Well your buddy's advice can't be taken as a whole, so throw it out the window. Teams not sitting on a lead and pouring it on vary widely based on the team and the Coach most importantly, and even could be influenced by who's next on the schedule or getting the bench players some playing time. Just never know...

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yeah and almost every conference plays a little different style of game

 

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Read Phil Steele's 2016 CFB Preview to get a good grasp on the teams.

 

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tatehill2000 said:

3 downs versus 4 downs is MOOT.. rules apply to everyone equally.

Two crickets fukking can be handicapped lol....

You said you handicapped year round. So i am curious as to whats your Best sport.. and what is your style..

You havent said in any thread so far...
Totals.. sides..

1play a day...
Do you ONLY bet Dogs??
Blah blah.. just curious where your eye is.

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I bet NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL. I mostly bet moneylines (dogs and favorites) and I love halftime bets in NFL and NBA. I do a lot of live betting in too. My best sport is NBA believe it or not. It's the halftime bets. I rarely do totals except teasers in the NFL where I will put a teaser down on overs ever single Sunday. Been working great for me.

 

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Thanks for all the advice guys. The rest I guess I will learn the hard way by actually betting and watching the games and taking my lumps.